Frances Dodds

1 month ago | entrepreneur.com | Frances Dodds

Last year, AI was new and shiny. This year, it's business time. So we wanted to create a practical, real-world, useful guide to tools you and your team can use now — saving time and growing with AI. The trouble is, as everyone rushes their innovations to market, we're getting flooded with options, and it's hard to to know what's worth the time and money. Is it better to get the absolute best tool for a specialized task, or go all-in on a more general platform that does many things well?

Mar 25, 2025 | entrepreneur.com | Frances Dodds

Houseplants make people happy, literally! They are scientifically linked to stress reduction and increased satisfaction. So what if there was a way that you could spend more time with plants, while making more money? That's what Sandi Liang is doing, and she's happy to share the wealth. When Liang was growing up, her house was always full of plants. Her mom grew them to cook with: Chinese broccoli, winter melon, furry melon and bitter melon.

Mar 17, 2025 | entrepreneur.com | Frances Dodds

1. We followed our employees to hybrid. "We've cycled through in-office, hybrid, and fully remote over the years. Recently, we made the move back to hybrid. We have employees across the U.S., so we always host larger team meetings online. But we have a large cohort of employees in San Diego who desired more in-person time. We find the hybrid blend to be perfect. Remote-first supports flexibility and autonomy.

Mar 14, 2025 | bullcitycitizen.com | Frances Dodds

Attorney General Jeff Jackson and the North Carolina Turnpike Authority are alerting residents to a surge in text message scams impersonating NC Quick Pass and other toll agencies. These fraudulent messages claim recipients have unpaid tolls, urging immediate payment. “These scam texts are targeting a massive number of people—including me,” said Attorney General Jackson. “Don’t fall for them, and please warn your family.

Feb 26, 2025 | bullcitycitizen.com | Frances Dodds

RALEIGH, N.C. — Sam Hershey, a member of the Wake County School Board, has reportedly received threats and antisemitic insults following his remarks at a recent board meeting. During the February 4 session, Hershey defended Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and criticized their detractors. In his speech, Hershey, who is white, addressed the historical context of employment practices in the United States.