As the global coronavirus pandemic winds down and more people across the globe are vaccinated, a resemblance of life before COVID will start to take shape. This will be true for the travel industry as people emerge from quarantine lockdowns and limited outdoor movement. With three vaccines being distributed, Dave Highbloom, an avid traveler, adventurer, and thrill seeker, believes that many people are waiting for the end of summer before re-emerging for travel purposes. Labor Day is the target date and will be a pivotal point marking not only the end of summer but the re-emergence of travel adventures both personally and professionally.

Leading people to venture away from home will be one of American’s favorite travel pastimes – the Road Trip. According to a 2019 survey by MMGY Global, a travel, hospitality, and entertainment marketing firm, the Great American Road Trip has seen a 64 percent increase since 2015. Highbloom says this will continue to rise through the summer months. Taking a road trip provides a safe buffer for people still cautious about the virus. It allows social distancing while delivering a very impactful and meaningful sense of freedom that has been missing from people’s lives over the course of the pandemic. Travel and Leisure magazine has some excellent road trip suggestions for all age groups.

The other highly sought-after destination post-COVID will be tropical destinations. The reasoning behind this is quite simple: very few destinations offer the highest level of relaxation like a beachy, warm, tropical destination. Highbloom agrees that many people need to relax and unwind from the twists and turns of the COVID experience. Mental health and emotional fatigue are running high in America, and travelers seeking to recharge will ultimately look to tropical destinations. Highbloom anticipates the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas will be atop the destination list for many.

Surges in international travel will follow domestic but most likely not until the end of the year. A recent Washington Post article suggests that travelers are still very much aware of the possible spread of new super strains, lagging vaccination rollouts, and unforeseen risks. The good news is that the American travel mindset has changed. Traveling is cleaner, prices are lower, and airports aren’t as crowded (for now).

Another milestone Highbloom anticipates in 2021 is the return of bustling streets and entertainment venues in NYC and Las Vegas. The return to Broadway theaters, along with the glitter and glamor of casinos, will surge in popularity, stimulating tourism and local economies and setting the stage for a full return toward normalcy.

I first learned about what Fulfillment by Amazon was after reading a Nine University review where someone was discussing the thousands of dollars per month they were making through their FBA business. This person had taken the Nine University course which teaches people about Amazon FBA and how best to succeed, and it was clear from both this review and others that I read, that those woh took the course had quite the success rate when it came to making some serious money on Amazon FBA. Having spent the last 2 years within this business, I wanted to offer you some insight into just what Amazon FBA is able to do for businesses who sign up.

Platforms

Amazon’s marketplace is the most popular place in the world for people to buy goods, and this is where you will be positioning your business. What many don’t realize however is that Amazon will not only fulfill orders which are made directly on their site, but they also have a multi-channel policy which means that they will also fulfill orders which have been made on other platforms.

Storage

Most businesses who operate within Amazon FBA actually never see the products that they sell, becasue they go straight from the supplier or manufacturer to the Amazon warehouse. Amazon have low storage costs and they are able to offer businesses the chance to scale up or scale down as they wish, without having to go out and search for more warehouses. Amazon have over 100 warehouses in the US alone, and there is plenty of space to go around.

Shipping

The main aspect of Fulfillment by Amazon is of course that they will carry out the shipping on all of the products which a customer buys from you. This is really where the deal helps both parties becasue Amazon are able to showcase the speed and the professionalism which they have gained over the years, and businesses look great to their customers becasue they are delivering with such speed and efficiency. Because of the fact that Amazon also store the products, they are able to pick and ship with rapid speed.

Returns

Something many don’t realize is that Amazon also handle the returns that are made for the goods, and the customer service which is involved with this. Of course for a business that means a great reduction in the amount of staff that are required, as well as a cost saving in terms of having the infrastructure in place to handle returns and customer service.

Ultimately an Amazon FBA business only needs to work on finding the right products to sell, the best way to market them and how to ensure that they are doing enough to gain customer loyalty .Beyond that, the online retail giant is able to take care of everything else in involved in getting the products to the customer.

Why don’t you give this business a try?

Power BI (or business intelligence) developers are skilled professionals with a set of learned skills and responsibilities. Microsoft BI jobs require focus and determination, but with the proper training anyone can build a successful career as a Power BI developer.

Why Power BI?

Microsoft Power BI is elite among the other BI tools because of its range of options and has special features, like a Web Data Connector. The Power BI is equipped with spreadsheets, databases, and has great access to warehouses, cloud applications, and can connect to a variety of cloud databases. Microsoft BI jobs require fluency in all of these applications in addition to advanced computer skills and coding ability.

Power BI is customizable, meaning that Microsoft BI jobs typically require the deployment of applications suit unique needs or support innovative approaches to different forms of data presentation. Power BI is embedded in apps, websites, and portals. It includes interactive data visuals, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and more, which are all used to showcase business data. Many of these visuals include embedded interactive reports and dashboards that display the business intelligence users need to improve operations. With a good Power BI developer, even the most demanding user can enjoy consistent, flawless, and high-quality experiences across all devices.

What is a Power BI Developer?

Microsoft BI jobs require developers to reduce development time, making their work more targeted and efficient. The platform offers a wide variety of automation options, like Power BI dataset, auto-scale Azure resources, automate application lifecycle management (ALM) with Power BI REST APIs.

Microsoft BI jobs best suit people who are big-picture, futuristic analyzers who understand and predict users’ needs. By doing so, Power BI developers design, test, and develop the just the right software solutions. Power BI developers are in charge of the Power BI software solution development process. However, Microsoft BI jobs demand far more than just software coding. Power BI developers manage software development from start to finish and are responsible for the core functionality of programs.

Microsoft BI jobs require developers to obtain data from businesses and build them out into comprehensive reports. Power BI developers use hands-on tools to build, calculate and analyze a slew of tasks and responsibilities. Common tasks for a Microsoft BI job includes reporting models, developing visual reports, connecting data sources, designing project documentations, and developing and integrating custom Power BI visuals and prototypes into finished products.

Skills Required for Power BI Developer Jobs

Microsoft BI jobs require several important qualities and skills of a developer. This means that Power BI Developers must possess analytical, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills. In addition to being a high-level problem-solver, however, Microsoft BI jobs require an ability to be creative, detail-oriented, and organized.

There are several prerequisites needed to obtain a Microsoft BI job. Most employers want to see a considerable amount of hands-on experience writing code and computer programs; working with data preparation, data gateway, and data warehousing projects. Power BI developers also must have an extensive knowledge of the Microsoft BI Stack (Power BI, SSAS, SSRS, and SSIS). A strong background in computer science, software engineering, or information system and fluency in SQL are also generally required for Microsoft BI jobs.

You Are Ready to Become a Power BI Developer

Microsoft BI jobs offer several opportunities for growth and advancement. Being a Power BI developer begins with becoming fluent in the skills required for the job. However, anyone who considers themselves a creative thinker and decision maker, a solid problem solver, and a strong information analyst has the potential to be a great Power BI developer. With a little bit of training in Microsoft Power BI, any IT industry professional can become qualified for an exciting and high-paying Microsoft BI job.

We wrote a piece last week about the brilliant Bharat Bhise HNA analyst and industry expert who has dedicated his career to being at the forefront of cybersecurity. In the piece we touched on the work that Bharat has done with ethical hacking and that prompted quite the response from you all. It seems that the term ethical hacking is a new one on many of you and despite what you may believe, this is not an oxymoron, there really are ethical hackers out there.

To answer your concerns and queries we wanted to go a little deeper into what exactly an ethical hacker is, and why they play such an important role in cybersecurity.

So…Hacking Ethically?

You may have it in your mind that all hackers are people who breaches security systems, gets around software and leaves viruses, backdoors and destruction in their wake. In terms of ethical hacking, this is half right. Ethical hackers do look to breach systems and get around software but they do not do it for nefarious purposes. In fact an ethical hacker is someone who is actually hired by a security software company or a private business and they are then paid to try and hack into their systems. Think of it like a bank asking a well experienced and highly successful bank robber whether or not they can steal the money without anyone noticing, if they do, the security needs to be changed.

The Benefits of Ethical Hacking

For many years software companies would develop these security suites and roll them out to the customers, they would then be notified of every time that their system had been breached and then they would perform updates on the software. The problem with this was that many people failed to update their software which left them at risk. In hiring an ethical hacker it gives the security companies a better chance of ironing out creases and plugging holes which may exist in their software, before they even launch the product. Because the ethical hackers have the same resources and equipment as criminal hackers, they have a great chance of being able to breach these systems if there are indeed security gaps. If they cannot hack into the system then the product is deemed secure. In many cases companies will hire multiple hackers to try and break through.

Importance of Ethical Hacking

Ethical hackers allow the companies to be more sure than every before that their product does everything that it says it does. This gives comfort to the consumer and it protects the reputation of the software company. Furthermore this ensures that businesses don’t have to be hacked for the company to realize that they have problems with the product, which of course helps the business to remain secure and save money.

Ethical hacking is proof that hackers aren’t all bad guys and that they can do a lot of good with their skills.

Since the internet has boomed and many people have looked to launch their own online business or look to the internet for job opportunities, there are a huge number of people who work online from home. My friend Bharat Bhise was the person who introduced me to the numerous benefits of working online and it is thanks to Bharat that I am able to enjoy all of these advantages. If you are able to launch your own business or find a job which involves you working online, here are just some of the wonderful benefits that you are going to be able to count on.

Anywhere, Anytime

The biggest benefit of working online is location independence, all you need is an internet connection and you can work from anywhere in the world. Bharat and I love to travel and we have worked from beaches, hotel rooms and airports all over the globe. This ability to switch on and get to work no matter where you are or what time of the day it is, can really give you a better lifestyle and a more comfortable working life.

No Commute

Not having too physically go to an office or workplace has a huge array of benefits in itself and one of those is that you no longer have to commute. Think of the hours or even days that you spend each year on the commute, the money that you spend on transport costs, and the general unhappiness that traveling to work brings, waiting in lines and waiting in traffic for example. Working online removes all this, simply wake up, open up your laptop and away you go, very simple and easy.

No Asking

Need to go to the doctors or the dentist? Need an early finish to pick your kids up from school? In a normal job you will normally have to ask your supervisor for these small favors and unless you get on with them well they can be difficult things to ask and the approval you get will usually mean that you have to pay something back. When you work online you have eh flexibility to manage your life as you see fit, and that means heading out whenever you need and ensuring that your personal life is taken care of, without the need to ask permission.

Save Money

When you work online one of the first things which you’ll notice is how much money you save, and this comes from a number of factors. First of all as we have mentioned, the money for transport to and from work is no longer needed. On top of this you will be spending less money on food and drinks throughout the day, because you have the option of working from home each day, where you can properly prepare meals and drinks at far lower cost. These cots savings will really add up over the year.

Why not have a look and see if you can’t find an online income, where you too will be able to enjoy these benefits?

For a young person, it’s one of the biggest steps they will make. Heading off to university is probably the start of one of the most memorable experiences of your life, so learning to prepare accordingly should be well and truly part of your agenda.

According to Kevin Rolle Alabama, students nowadays tend to settle into university life very quickly. However, to help you along your way, we have penned today’s guide which should help you with some key issues.

The importance of budgets

Let’s start with something of a mundane topic; but one that should serve you very well indeed.

One of the biggest mistakes made by students is that they blow most of their quarterly budget in the first couple of weeks of enrolling. This is probably the first time you have ever had responsibility over money, so it can be tempting to spend it all in one go as you bid to keep up with the evening activities that are inevitably planned.

We’re by no means suggesting that you shouldn’t attend these activities; it’s something that makes the whole university experience. However, at least make sure you keep tabs on your expenses, and perhaps take a set budget out every evening. Without this, you’ll soon find yourself without a dime to your name – and that’s no fun way to spend your university days.

Participate in as many groups as possible

Something that will become immediately apparent when you enrol is the sheer number of groups and activities that are available to you. Even if you don’t regard yourself as a particularly social person, getting involved in these groups is essential during university life.

They allow you to integrate with new groups of friends, whilst also opening you up to new activities. It’s one of the easiest ways to settle into university, and one that will probably bring you the most enjoyment over the duration of your course.

You will need to read

We’re not talking about reading your favourite novel here, but more the course material. Sure, your professors will deliver lectures and you’ll learn a lot from them, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. If you don’t take a proactive approach to learning, and this means reading in your own time, you’ll soon find that you’ll have all the tools required to pass your degree – but you’ll be severely lacking when it comes to the world of work where you need that extra knowledge.

Learn organisation… and quickly

It’s a familiar sight; for the first couple of months you might not have many deadlines, but this isn’t going to be permanent. Your deadlines will suddenly come thick and fast and before you realize it, you’ll have a week where four pieces of work need to be delivered at the same time. The best way to approach this is to research your coursework schedule, and know from the very start what is going to be expected from you for the rest of the year.

Like all industries, recruitment has come on leaps and bounds over the last few years. Once upon a time you may have been sending a paper CV directly to the employer; now, there are recruitment agencies and the age of digital has well and truly taken over.

Something else which has changed in the landscape are background checks. Previously, these were just not possible. From a cost perspective, they were just too expensive, and many companies just didn’t see the need for them.

Well, this is certainly changing. Whether it’s an arrest record or a standard background check, it’s easier than ever before to obtain details about a potential recruit – and this plays perfectly into the hands of an employer.

Of course, due to the fact that they are still quite new on the scene, there are some myths dotting around. Here, we will take a look at some of them, and start to debunk them once and for all.

Myth #1 – A background check takes weeks to run

Once upon a time this might have been true, but the reality now is that this is just not practical. If a company was to take weeks to mull over a background check, by the time they received the results back there’s every chance that their preferred candidate has found a new job.

As such, the systems work much faster than this. Generally, it takes days, and if it’s going to take longer you need to seriously think about the provider that you are using (there’s more on this in the third myth we talk about).

Myth #2 – You don’t always need to conduct a background check

It’s at this point that we will hand out a frightening statistic. Almost 20% of employers said in a survey that they made a bad hiring decision after not conducting a background check. When we also tell you that these bad hires cost on average $17,000 – it’s certainly an expensive mistake.

Sure, you might be trying to save money for your business, but at the same time this might cost you even more in the long-run if you make a bad decision in the hiring process.

Myth #3 – All background checks are great

Unfortunately, this is something that we just can’t agree with. There has been a surge in background check services over the last few years, and some of them are of exceptional quality. Like most industries, there are some poor ones though, and dealing with one of these can present some real problems to your business.

Receiving the wrong information is naturally a recipe for disaster. It’s something that could make a potentially good candidate out of the running, or vice-versa.

It’s for this reason that you should really analyze the service you are using, or opt for the DIY-approach. In relation to the latter, this means finding information yourself via the official channels, rather than relying on an external party to conduct the searches for you.