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how charities, buskers and beggars aren’t feeling so festive in our cashless society

Written by Spencer M. Ross, Assistant Professor of Marketing, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Collectors for the Paralympic Games carried donation buckets ahead of the recent Santa parade in Auckland, asking for gold coin donations. Onlookers shrugged them off: “Sorry, no cash on me!”

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
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NZ workers have few protections if their employer goes bust – fixing the Companies Act would help
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Playing nice at work could cost you success
Individuals high in traits like narcissism, actively seek out prestige, target high level jobs and make their accomplishments known to those around them.RJ/Flickr, CC BY-SAIf you’re struggling to say “no”…

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Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

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From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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how charities, buskers and beggars aren’t feeling so festive in our cashless society

A stronger focus on prevention could help governments rein in health care and social spending

As Trump’s threats over Greenland escalate, will Europe use its ‘trade bazooka’?

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants

What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research

Australia is betting on a new ‘strategic reserve’ to loosen China’s grip on critical minerals

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

NZ workers have few protections if their employer goes bust – fixing the Companies Act would help

Recycling is not enough. Zero-packaging stores show we can kick our plastic addiction

Playing nice at work could cost you success

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

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