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The battery industry got a jolt recently when Toyota and Mazda announced a new $1.6 billion U.S. assembly plant partnership that will include cooperation on developing and producing new batteries and new vehicles that use batteries. Toyota aims to develop a vehicle based on a new type of battery, known as a lithium-air battery or solid-state battery, that would reduce charging time to be comparable to the time it takes to fill a gas tank, while increasing range and lowering costs. Toyota joins an increasingly crowded field of players competing for the thriving battery market. The lithium-ion market alone is expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 16.6 percent, on track to reach a value of $68.97 billion by 2022, Markets and Markets projects. Demand for smartphone and car … [Read more...] about Innovations for Faster-Charging, Longer-Lasting, Safer Batteries

Are you preparing for a big presentation? Are you intimidated by the thought of speaking in front of a large crowd? Relax, it’s not as bad as you think. The key to effective public speaking is in being well prepared in advance of the event. There are techniques and tools that you can use to increase your impact as a public speaker and presenter. Here are some top tips to get you ready for your big day. Use Tools to build Fantastic Presentations There is a multitude of software tools available to help you design an outstanding presentation. Everything from slide-builders, to tutorials on how to edit pdf on Chromebook laptops. Anything you need is just a Google search away. Effective Presentation Structure Business presentations need to be structured correctly to achieve the … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Great Presentations

Millions of people across the world use their credit cards every day to buy goods and services. Yet, a credit card can greatly affect your credit rating, which can determine your eligibility for credit on a mortgage or loan. It is therefore essential to understand your credit card rights, so you don’t make a big mistake. The Right to Cancel a Credit Agreement The Consumer Credit Act (1974) states you have the right to cancel a credit agreement, which is dependent on both how and where the agreement was signed, as this will affect the cooling off period. There would be a five-day cooling off period if a credit agreement was signed at your home, work or at an exhibition or conference. The five days will begin once you receive a cancellation form that should have been included in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Your Credit Card Rights

  Betting against digital marketing is about as wise as betting against Mayweather. Yes, your heart sort of wants something less convoluted to crop up and replace this fickle world of online advertising, but you know deep down in your heart that this area of marketing is just getting warmed up. Yeah, digital marketing is huge, but it is still just the beginning of its journey.   That is why it is so important to not just bet on it but get ahead by knowing what the next big trends are. That is the best way to strike a nerve with your potential customers and keep ahead of the game, by which we mean your competitors.   Obviously, we‘re not the kind of people to tell you this and leave you to figure out what the trends are on your own because that would show … [Read more...] about Marketing Mastermind: Digital Trends You Need To Know About

Becoming an entrepreneur is at the top of the career choices list for people who have a passion for business. Entrepreneurs can make enormous sums of money through their business ventures – if they are successful. They also have the satisfaction of having created and established a business venture, providing employment to many people, and often creating products and services that make a real difference to society. Yet for entrepreneurs, the road to success is a rocky one. Making the right choices can help you navigate the difficulties faced by entrepreneurs, which will improve the chances that you will become a top entrepreneur – creating long-lasting businesses and enjoying the success that hard work and clever business insight brings. A few examples of top entrepreneurs One … [Read more...] about How to become a successful entrepreneur