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Bryan Woolston/Reuters Natalie Foster is the cofounder of the Economic Security Project, a network dedicated to advancing a guaranteed income in America. She says in the wake of COVID-19, economic resilience can be part of our reality through guaranteed income. Guaranteed income is a robust response to so many contradictions. We see the benefits of divorcing work from worth playing out in Stockton, California. Mayor Michael Tubbs, the first Black mayor elected to office at the ripe age of 26, is running a guaranteed income pilot. He makes the case that poverty comes from a lack of cash, not a lack of character. ....
Linh Ta Kentucky Fried Chicken launched its new KFC Sauce along with revamped versions of its core condiment lineup in the fall. The KFC Sauce features a sweet and smokey flavor, a strikingly similar mix of flavors to Chick-fil-A s signature sauce. I tried KFC s new line of sauces and compared it with Chick-fil-A s to see whose lineup was the best. While KFC s are still dunk-worthy, Chick-fil-A is still the reigning champion of sauces. Chicken tenders are great, but the real superstars to any fast food cuisine are the dipping sauces. In recognition of the importance of sauces, Kentucky Fried Chicken launched a new suite of condiments, including a never-before-seen, KFC Sauce. ....
Ibrahim Firat, 37, is chief educational consultant at Houston-based coaching firm Firat Education. Firat s worked with wealthy families to get their kids into prestigious preschools across the US. Here s his story of dealing with accidents and clingy children, as told to freelancer Robin Madell. When I came to the United States for college, I started to tutor on the side. Today, I m the chief educational consultant at Firat Education, and my main role is to oversee the educational paths of each and every student that comes through our doors, virtually or in person. It doesn t matter what level they are, from pre-preschool all the way through graduate school. ....
Devan Kline This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Morgan and Devan Kline started Burn Boot Camp in 2012 with just $600 in their pockets. In 2017, they opened their 100th location. In 2019, they reached $100 million in total revenue. They attribute their success to being trainers themselves and having a unique franchise model. Morgan and Devan Kline cofounded Burn Boot Camp (BBC), a boutique gym franchise known for its challenging 45-minute workouts, in 2012 after leasing an indoor gymnastics center and its parking lot. They were permitted to run camps indoors in the morning and outdoors on evenings and weekends. Devan, who previously played in the minors for the San Francisco Giants, said it cost them their last $600 in savings to get off the ground. ....
Mavocado/Getty Images Active angel investor Heidi Zak says early-stage investors are still making deals during the pandemic. A founder s business needs to make sense for investors to get on board; dedication is key. Before trying to raise money, show that your business model is profitable and sustainable. In addition to being the CEO of ThirdLove, I am an active angel investor predominantly in consumer-focused women-led startups. As an angel investor , I am always receiving inbound pitches from founders looking to raise their pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. Despite what the pandemic has done to businesses, the economy, and society as a whole, there has been no slowdown in deal flow for early-stage investors. If anything, the general consensus in the entrepreneurship community is that now is a terrific time to start a company because there are an abundance of pr ....