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Smart regulation required as digital assets, blockchain push innovation faster than ever, entrepreneur says

By Tommy Felts / June 26, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jy Maze is CEO of Maze Freight Solutions and a ForbesNext1000 2021 Honoree. Kansas has seen much innovation over the past decade, but to continue that growth, we as a state need to look at new economic opportunities to drive business to our…

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Multitasking might feel good, but working on autopilot isn’t actually productive in the present (Holistic Hustle)

By Tommy Felts / June 6, 2023

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and “Holistic Hustle” columnist for Startland News. The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Similar to stress and anxiety (we’ll tackle that next month), mindfulness and meditation…

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It’s OK to be skeptical, but getting your ‘Om’ on at the office really can make a happier workplace

By Tommy Felts / May 1, 2023

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and “Holistic Hustle” columnist for Startland News. The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Meditation is typically thought of as a spiritual practice, but it’s really a…

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NFL Draft boosts small biz bottom lines: Here’s how to prepare for the tax impact of a sudden revenue bump

By Tommy Felts / April 27, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jamil Khan is chief strategy and small business officer for H&R Block, which was founded in Kansas City and boasts its headquarters in downtown KC. H&R Block is a financial supporter of Startland News. As Kansas City welcomes nearly 300,000 people for the…

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Sleeping on the job: Why a power nap at work isn’t such a bad idea (and how to get away with it)

By Tommy Felts / April 3, 2023

Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. If there’s anything to be said about Millennials and Gen Z, it’s that we’re changing the entire structure of what a 9-to-5 looks like. With…

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