Colton Underwood is just four episodes away from handing out his final rose on Season 23 of “The Bachelor.” Although the last woman standing hasn’t been announced, the four remaining ladies already have huge followings on social media. On Instagram alone, Cassie Randolph has 671,000 followers, Caelynn Miller-Keyes has 476,000 followers, Hannah Godwin has 637,000 followers, and Tayshia Adams has more than 90,000 followers (as of Monday). But being on reality TV is not a guarantee that these contestants will parlay their 15 minutes of fame into a thriving social media business. Agent Paul Desisto, who represents a number of reality stars — including some from “The Bachelor” franchise — told Page Six it “takes creativity, time and energy” to make it. “If you go on television or are in a movie, you’re not guaranteed to make money after this happens,” said Desisto, who works for the agency Central Entertainment Group. … [Read more...] about Top agent reveals how ‘Bachelor’ stars make money off Instagram
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Brexit BOOST: Can I make money from Brexit? How to CASH IN on Brexit
Since the Brexit referendum took place on June 23, 2016, the British pound has had a rough time. The immediate effect on the sterling following the Brexit referendum saw the British currency decline sharply in value. And as political uncertainty continues, people are unsure how to invest their money to be able to cash in from Brexit. Related articles Pound to euro exchange rate: The SHOCK impact Brexit has on the pound Pound latest: Will the pound STRENGTHEN once a deal is agreed? Can I make money from Brexit? Whether people will economically benefit from Brexit are widely discussed. But according to one currency expert you can potentially make a buck or two from Brexit. Ian Strafford-Taylor, CEO of currency expert, FairFX said: “With the Brexit deadline fast approaching, making the most of improvements in non-euro countries is key to maximising holiday money and getting more bang for your buck. READ MORE: Pound Euro exchange rate: Pound flat as UK housing market … [Read more...] about Brexit BOOST: Can I make money from Brexit? How to CASH IN on Brexit
Samsung’s foldable phone isn’t about making money — and that’s the whole point
Mohanbir Sawhney is a professor at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his own. Some 25 years ago, Chrysler introduced a sportscar called the Dodge Viper. It had a monster V-10 engine, and Chrysler never sold that many of them. But the Viper holds an important lesson about innovation. The product was more about elevating the Dodge brand and giving Chrysler a veneer of "cool." People went into showrooms to gawk at the Viper — then they bought a Chrysler minivan or a sedan. Fast forward to today and change products. Samsung's new Galaxy Fold, a foldable smartphone with an eye-popping price tag of nearly $2,000, is a lot like the Dodge Viper. It's a game changer — a brand play by Samsung to burnish its image as an innovation leader. With bragging rights to the first foldable smartphone, Samsung is taking the innovation lead over Apple. That's why the Galaxy Fold isn't about generating sales. In fact, it's … [Read more...] about Samsung’s foldable phone isn’t about making money — and that’s the whole point
The craft hustle: It can be grueling, but these Iowans are doing what they love — and making money, too
Push pins. Clear push pins were the answer to jewelry maker Nicole Rutherford’s conundrum of the hippest, least obtrusive way to display all the earrings she plans to stock in her maker booth. Inspiration struck her at 4 a.m. Sunday, a few hours after she had turned her garage into a makeshift fair by setting up her wares on their various stands, a dry run for the holiday rush of artisan events that will consume every weekend between now and Christmas morning. For Rutherford and crafters like her, this time of year is their Super Bowl — and no detail is too small when you are trying to stand out among hundreds of vendors. Whether crafting is their full-time job or a way to make ends meet, Iowa’s makers (as crafters prefer to be called) have a chance to earn thousands in the rush for presents. While most makers get into this type of work because it’s their passion, their day-to-day is not a glitter-lined fantasy of knitting while sipping tea and … [Read more...] about The craft hustle: It can be grueling, but these Iowans are doing what they love — and making money, too
Which Vermont state tournaments make money for the VPA, and which do not
Which Vermont high school sports bring in money for schools, and which ones do not? The Burlington Free Press explored that question, and here's what we found. "Of all our sports, there are only about six or seven that operate in the black," said Bob Johnson, associate executive director of the Vermont Principals' Association. The budget for the 2018 fiscal year was $1,164,448, according to financial records provided to the Burlington Free Press. The VPA's total expenses were $1,555,727. The boys basketball tournament — and that includes all four divisions — generated $94,871, the VPA's biggest moneymaker. It cost $29,110 to run. Girls basketball was second in revenue, at $73,777 while costing $26,986. Football made $33,626 and incurred a total expense of $15,970. Related: VPA: Truths, misconceptions of Vermont's governing body of athletics When Rutland High School, for example, hosts the football championship tripleheader, the VPA … [Read more...] about Which Vermont state tournaments make money for the VPA, and which do not