Key Takeaways Understanding your worth and industry standards is crucial for setting competitive prices that reflect your expertise. Utilize different pricing strategies, such as cost-based and value-based pricing, to determine the best approach for your business. Evaluate your skills, experience, and specializations to establish a solid foundation for your pricing strategy. Factor in market research, client expectations, and geographic influences when calculating your rates to ensure they align with your target audience. Communicate your prices effectively, highlighting the unique benefits and quality of your offerings to justify your rates and build client trust. Be prepared to handle objections by addressing…
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By Loretta L. Worters, Vice President of Media Relations, Triple-I When Karla Scott first entered the insurance industry, she didn’t set out with a grand plan to become a leader in marine underwriting. “I fell into it,” she admits. Starting at a brokerage firm focused on logistics insurance, she quickly discovered a passion for global trade and cargo underwriting. “It’s different every day,” says Scott, who is global logistics product leader and senior managing director, Ocean Marine, The Hartford. She joined the company after The Hartford acquired Navigators in 2019. “The technical work keeps my skills sharp, while the camaraderie…
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The Environmental Protection Agency is backing away from recent rules that would have tightened limits on PFAS and several related chemicals in drinking water. Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment RF/Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that it is delaying the timeline for water utilities to comply with reducing some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals, in drinking water — and reconsidering the allowable levels for others. “The work to protect Americans from PFAS in drinking water started under the first Trump Administration and will continue under my leadership,” EPA administrator…
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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 14, 2025 The presidential search has sparked controversy over the integrity of its process As Florida A&M University closes in on selecting its next president, its National Alumni Association has voiced its preferred choice. The results of its “Presidential Preference Survey” concluded that Donald Palm, FAMU’s chief operating officer, was the most popular candidate among alumni to lead the HBCU. The presidential search finalists appeared on campus this week to meet faculty and students and participate in interviews. Palm, the university’s executive vice president, received an overwhelming 81.75% of the vote by active alumni members. The…
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Image source: Unsplash Let’s be real: fast food isn’t cheap anymore. Once the haven of a $5 meal, combo prices now rival sit-down restaurants. But here’s the kicker—savvy customers know there are hidden hacks that deliver better flavor and more value without spending a penny extra. That’s right. Some of the tastiest upgrades don’t require coupons, rewards apps, or jumping through loyalty hoops. Just knowing what to ask for (and how to ask for it) can transform a basic burger, sandwich, or taco into something next-level, and all for exactly $0 more. Here are 11 fast-food menu swaps and customizations…
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Former Senate president Aquilino ‘Koko’ Pimentel III — File photo Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Wednesday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc to swiftly rule on the disqualification case against his rival, suspended Marikina Mayor Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro. Pimentel claimed that Teodoro’s bid for a House seat in the city’s first congressional district was “constitutionally defective” based on the ruling of the poll body’s First Division on Dec. 11, 2024, which canceled the mayor’s certificate of candidacy for alleged material misrepresentation over the residency requirement. “Marcy Teodoro is not eligible to run for congressman because he played…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many business leaders still see a pivot as a sign of failure. That mindset is not only outdated — it’s dangerous. In fast-moving markets driven by rapid technological change, staying the course can be riskier than changing direction. Persistence is admirable, but inflexibility is costly. Think of the industry giants that missed their moment to adapt: Kodak, Blockbuster, Xerox, Tower Records. All were dominant in their time. All ignored shifts in consumer behavior and emerging competition. The result? Obsolescence. Contrast that with companies like Toyota, which began as a loom manufacturer before…
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Ohio State women’s basketball head coach Kevin McGuff was arrested outside of his home on May 6 and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired. In Ohio, an OVI charge is essentially the same as a DUI or DWI in other states. Put more simply, McGuff was arrested for drinking and driving. The charge itself was already troubling for the 55-year-old who has coached the Buckeyes since 2013. But body camera footage of the moments leading up to McGuff’s arrest present an incredibly terrible look for the Ohio State coach. In the footage released by the Dublin Police Department, McGuff’s…
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Just five days of overeating ultraprocessed snack foods was enough to disrupt how insulin functions in the human brain — even without any weight gain. That’s what researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research found in a study published in Nature Metabolism.1 Insulin doesn’t just regulate blood sugar. It also helps your brain manage hunger, satisfaction and impulse control. When that signaling breaks down, you don’t feel full even after eating. You start to crave food without needing it. It’s easy to assume that overeating only becomes a problem once you gain weight. But this data challenges that assumption.…
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Did you know that being at a company for nearly a decade puts you in a remarkably exclusive club these days?