Being an entrepreneur and launching a small business is challenging. At times it may feel nearly impossible, but it isn’t. If you’re passionate about starting your own business and committed to making it happen, practical advice from those who’ve gone before you can make a big difference. We asked successful entrepreneurs and small business owners … Read more

The era of the Golden Age of Piracy—roughly 1650 to 1720—has long captured the popular imagination. Countless novels, films, television shows, comics and cartoons have romanticized pirates from that seventy-year span. While much of that portrayal is fictional, the real lives, rules and exploits of pirates are often as fascinating as the legends. Walking the … Read more

The Golden Age of Piracy, roughly 1650–1720, remains one of history’s most fascinating periods. Stories of daring raids, colorful characters and life aboard pirate ships have inspired countless novels, films, comic books and television shows. While popular culture often exaggerates or invents details, many real aspects of pirate life are equally compelling. Walking the Plank … Read more

Working from home can be fantastic. The longest commute is from your bed to your desk, no one hovers over your shoulder, and you can take lunch whenever you like. You’re in your own space, setting the rules for the workday. But remote work also brings pitfalls: the same freedom that feels liberating can quietly … Read more

We love video games. In 2019, PC and console gaming revenue reached $45 billion, surpassing that year’s global box-office revenue of $42.5 billion. That’s a huge market for games, and like movies, many games are more fun with friends. There are countless co-op and player-versus-player (PvP) titles: new indie hits, lesser-known gems, long-running favorites and … Read more

Working from home can be fantastic. The longest commute may be from your bed to your desk. You don’t have a manager constantly looking over your shoulder, and you can take lunch when it suits you. It feels like you rule your own domain—your home office—so embrace the autonomy and treat the workday like your … Read more

We love video games. In 2019, PC and console gaming revenue reached $45 billion, surpassing that year’s global box office of $42.5 billion. That’s a huge market, and like movies, games are often more enjoyable with friends. There are countless cooperative and player-versus-player (PvP) titles—new indie releases, long-running favorites, and blockbuster hits that have earned … Read more

Everyone loves Girl Scout cookies. What’s not to love? You get a sweet treat and support an organization that builds skills and funds local activities. The first Girl Scout cookie sale happened in Oklahoma in 1917, when a troop sold homemade sugar cookies to raise funds. In 1934, Girl Scouts in Philadelphia partnered with a … Read more

Home is more than where the heart is—it’s also where a lot of work happens. With remote work now common, what counts as appropriate business attire at home? Pajamas aren’t the only acceptable home-office uniform. There are plenty of ways to dress for success while working remotely. Below are 100 fun, surprising, and practical home-work … Read more

Everyone loves Girl Scout cookies. What’s not to love? You get a sweet treat while supporting community programs. The first Girl Scout cookie sale happened in Oklahoma in 1917, when a troop sold homemade sugar cookies to pay for activities. In 1934, Philadelphia Girl Scouts hired a commercial baker, and by 1936 the cookie sale … Read more