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Originally Published on Feb 18, 2022 By  Mark O’Donnell Before the rise of corporations in the Industrial Revolution, most people worked for themselves. Now, we’re circling back as millions of workers have had a taste of freedom. What’s causing this renewed interest in entrepreneurial ventures? For many, the turning point came during the height of pandemic lockdowns. People experienced autonomy as they worked from home, spent more time with their loved ones, and could arrange their schedules according to their needs. Unwilling to let go of that newfound freedom, many are handing in their resignation letters and setting out to start their own businesses. Perhaps you’re one of the many looking to follow your dreams. Remember that the road from “I quit” to successful entrepreneurial ventures is anything but straight, predictable, or easy. But it is certainly achievable, especially if you engage with proven business models that provide networks, r...

Neil Young's request to remove his music highlights the gap between what Spotify says it values and what it does. BY  JASON ATEN , TECH COLUMNIST @JASONATEN Spotify has a problem. Over the past few weeks, it has faced criticism over its  most popular podcaster , Joe Rogan, who frequently hosts guests with controversial opinions, especially on topics like Covid-19 vaccines.  It started with an  open letter from doctors  asking the streaming service to take action against misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines. Then, earlier this week Neil Young asked his label WarnerBros to remove his entire catalog of music from the streaming service. On Wednesday, Spotify confirmed it  had removed Young's music . Late Friday, Joni Mitchell also said she asked to  have her music removed . Start Earning $4500 Per Week or More From Home! The reasoning is that neither wants to be associated with a platform that openly hosts misinformatio...