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'Designated contrarians' could improve nonprofit boards by disrupting the kind of consensus and groupthink that contributed to the NRA's woes

Sometimes it just takes one naysayer to illuminate a problem everyone else is ignoring.CreativeDesignArt/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

More than three years after New York authorities sued the National Rifle Association and four of its current and former leaders, the trial will begin on Jan. 8, 2024.

In her complaint, New York Attorney...

Solana Crash Explained: Key Reasons Behind the Dip and What’s Next
SourceSolana has been going through some major ups and downs lately. One moment, it is soaring to new heights while in anot…
Franchise vs. Independent Business: Which Path Is Right for You?
Starting a business is one of the most significant decisions you'll make on your entrepreneurial journey. Two primary paths…
Why More Businesses Are Rewriting Their Terms: The Quiet Shift Toward Shorter Payment Cycles
Credit: jcomp Via Freepik It doesn’t always start with a red flag. Sometimes, it’s just a missed payment. Then another. Th…
Trump has flagged 200% tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals. What do we produce here, and what’s at risk?
Tanya Dol/ShutterstockUS President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the U…
Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?
Getty ImagesDefence spending is like insurance – you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it. And the …
What Business Leaders Get Wrong About Tech Hiring
For most executives, hiring technical talent looks deceptively simple. You define the role, post a job, screen applicants, …

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

How Sydney Drone Photography Transforms the Way Properties Are Marketed
Key Highlights Drone photography provides stunning aerial perspectives, showcasing properties in a way that traditional photography cannot match. This innovative technology allows real estate agents to highlight property features, surrounding amenities, and…

Big Data and Accounting: 6 Fascinating Ways IT Is Driving Financial Insights
If your biggest accounting questions revolve around how to lodge your tax return online, you’re not alone. For most of us, accounting is a necessary evil – something we begrudgingly…
Dorry Kordahi Has Pivoted His Business To Survive COVID-19
From Corporate Merchandise to Hand Sanitiser Entrepreneur Dorry Kordahi has pivoted his business in the midst of the global pandemic to produce and import essential items like hand sanitiser, face…
Pacific aviation is struggling to take off after the pandemic – how can the ‘blue continent’ stay connected?
Getty ImagesWith Samoa fully reopening its borders on August 1, another Pacific country moved tentatively forwards after two years of border closures and little or no international tourism.But opening up…

Optimising your operations in FY2026 will help you combat the challenges of a volatile trading environment. Up, down, in out…Since the commence...

AI investments have become a strategic priority for business with the mindset that if you're not using AI, you're falling behind. But according to...

For many Australian businesses, growth increasingly depends on thinking beyond local borders. As wage pressures rise, and specialised talent pool...

As organizations globally seek innovative ways to improve sustainability and their impact on Earth, the American Waterways Operators (AWO), a lead...

A leading provider of energy solutions VoltX Energy has seen a 400% increase in demand for home batteries in the past three weeks as people put d...

When Rome was in crisis, its leaders did not retreat to the Senate. They went to the circus. To the chariot races. To the gladiators. Sport was no...