The History and Evolution of Remote Work
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
From a 1973 oil-crisis experiment to Atlanta's remote-work boom, here's how remote work evolved — and what today's hybrid pullback means for your business.
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What Is User Research? A Practical Guide to UX Research Methods
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what user research is in UX, the difference between qualitative and quantitative methods, the most common techniques, and why it reduces product risk.
Hu Qiheng: The Engineer Who Connected China to the Internet
by Maria Nario | | Development
In 1994, Hu Qiheng connected China to the internet without supercomputers. Here's the story behind one of the most consequential moments in internet history.
Employee Onboarding Checklist: 5 Keys to Welcoming a New Hire
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
A practical employee onboarding checklist to welcome new hires right, whether they work in your office or remote.
The Customer-First Business: What Being Customer Centric Actually Means
by | | Small Business
Being customer centric isn't an attitude — it's how you operate. Learn what it means and how omnichannel makes it possible for small businesses.
What Is a Prototype in UX? A Practical Guide to Prototyping
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what a UX prototype is, how it differs from a wireframe, the main fidelity levels, and which tools design teams use to build and test them.
Ida Holz: The Engineer Who Connected Latin America to the Internet
by Cecilia Figueredo | | Development
Ida Holz was the first Latin American in the Internet Hall of Fame. She built the region's digital network from scratch and shaped how the internet developed across Latin America.
From Startup to Organization: The Leadership Shift Nobody Warns You About
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Growing a business requires moving from doing everything yourself to leading people, systems, and strategy. Learn how to make that shift.
How to Build an Online Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business
by Maria Nario | | Small Business
A practical framework to build an online marketing strategy for your small business, from setting goals to picking the right channels.
Difficult Conversations You Can't Keep Putting Off
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
Feedback, boundaries, conflict, performance — the conversations small business founders avoid the most. Here's how to start having them.
Do I Need an HR Department?
by Manuela Nario | | Small Business
You don't need a formal HR department to manage your people well. Here are the practices any small business or startup can implement today.
What Is Usability? The UX Component Nobody Notices When It Works
by Marcos Peña | | UX/UI
Learn what usability is in UX design, Nielsen's five components, how it differs from accessibility, and how to test it in your own product.
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