Viena Abdon
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Viena is a reporter for Future Sharks covering news around the globe.

How to Pivot Your Marketing Strategy to Suit the New Normal

A hard reality most businesses are having to come to terms with is that previously used strategies no longer serve them. As such, if you can come up with a strong brand as the world has flipped around, you’ll be…

Top Tips to Secure Your First ‘Dream Client’ in Just One Week

Every entrepreneur and solopreneur has fantasies about partnering with a dream client to feel that they’ve “made it.” Think of the individuals who can afford to pay you the highest rate for your work while maintaining a comfortable work environment.…

Tips for Venturing in a New Business

Many want to build their own business and see it succeed. However, how many can do that? Stepping on this kind of track is not easy, and it’s also scary. There would be obstacles that you need to go through,…

Freelance Business: An Emerging Sector Amidst Pandemic

The pandemic impacted numerous sectors and industries, which also affected many people’s livelihoods. However, amidst the global pandemic, one business shows vast growth and stability, which is freelancing. Many companies do outsourcing even before the pandemic strikes, but it intensifies…

Shell to Downsize 10% of Workforce for an Overhaul

Royal Dutch Shell is set to trim up to 10% of its workforce, totaling 9,000 jobs in a massive turnout due to its transition to low-carbon energy. The Anglo-Dutch-based company announced that its employee downsizing would leave between 7,000 and…

How Amazon Surpassed Coronavirus Crisis and Became Stronger

Amazon, the e-commerce giant, became the default retailer for many consumers at the pandemic height. Many shoppers turned to Amazon first for protection products like hygiene essentials, household products, and groceries. With the rise of the pandemic, more people ordered…

Google’s Rivals Argue Foul Play After Its Record EU Antitrust Fine

According to Google’s competitors, who say a record antitrust fine from the European Union had minimal impact in reducing the tech giant’s dominance claim that Google is still doing anti-competitive practices in the mobile search market. Last Monday, Google released…

Regeneron Drug Finds Promising Results From Early Trials

Regeneron Pharmaceutical Inc., another drugmaker developing COVID-19 drug, says it found promising results in battling the virus’s early stages. Regeneron released reports that their experimental drug has aided sick, non-hospitalized patients. The experimental drug is a two-antibody medication that helped…

Apple CEO Tim Cook Receives $75M in First Stock Grant

Apple Board of Directors grants Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, $75 million worth of stocks, says Apple in an SEC filing made last Tuesday. It is Cook’s largest stock grant since 2011. The Apple CEO will also be receiving 333,987 restricted…

Covid-19 Crisis Forces Disney to Lay-Off 28,000 Employees

In light of the Covid-19 crisis, lockdowns and prolonged business closure forced Disney’s California-based theme parks to lay off 28,000 employees. According to Disney, since there is limited attendance at its open recreational areas, the employees across the parks, experiences,…