Billionaire backlash, Bitcoin, and Bill Gates 🤓

News dispatches at the intersection of business and feminism

If there’s one thing Trump has mastered, it’s stacking his cabinet with wealthy peers So far, his cabinet nominees have a combined worth of ~$400B (but are fairly bankrupt when it comes to qualifications).

All the while, Americans are waking up to the toxic realities of unchecked capitalism and growing more angry about corporate greed.

In 2024, worker petitions to form unions doubled and public support for organized labor grew to 60%+ (even higher among young folks).

Anti-elite sentiment recently became even more clear with the public’s reaction to the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO.

Is there a cultural shift afoot?

All signs point toward … maybe.

We don’t support violence, of course, but we’re excited by the prospect of greater demand for the end of toxic capitalism.

If the appeal grows stronger, you’ll be ready.

You’re here because you’ve already rejected the old playbook of maximizing shareholder profits at all costs, and are already working to attract consumers who choose brands based on shared values.

We believe that the future belongs to companies like yours.

In 2025, we’ll be doing even more to help you lead the charge toward a more equitable economy.

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• Fair warning to business owners who rely on TikTok for marketing or sales—the platform is one step closer to being banned in the US.

• Bitcoin just passed the $100k mark, which sounds exciting. Before you invest in this volatile currency, however, do some research.

• Here’s a snapshot of how employees feel as we head into 2025: They’re burned out, unhappy about their pay, and decidedly against return-to-office mandates.

• Are you running afoul of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021? You only have 2 weeks to get in compliance or face serious fines (and even jail time).

• Billions of dollars are headed to small businesses in 2025 in the form of loan guarantees and direct investments. Hoping to cash in on a piece of that big pie? Check out what’s available in your state.

• Here’s an easy way to not be shitty…no more “ghost job postings”—listings for positions that aren’t open or have been filled—which were on the rise in 2024.

• Do you fit the mold of one of these 10 common LinkedIn archetypes? We know we’ve encountered all of them in the last year!

• Let’s call this one “stories we hate” … Bill Gates wants entrepreneurs to think about how they can benefit from climate change. 🤬

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We’re loving the story of Junita’s Jar, a cookie company founded in 2018 by Junita Flowers. The bootstrapped company has reached near 7-figure revenues and is sold in Target stores (plus 350 boutique shops, cafes, hotels, and more). What inspires us, though, is how Flowers is using her new platform as CEO to share her story of surviving an abusive relationship to help others find hope.

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Becky & Faith

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