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Barbara Thau

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, FEATURES CO—

About Barbara

Barbara is a longtime business reporter and editor specializing in the retail and consumer sectors, whose coverage includes fashion, food, beauty, technology and more. Her coverage at consumer publications like Forbes, CNBC and AOL.com and trade outlets such as Home Furnishings News ranges from market trend analysis features to CEO profiles of the nation’s biggest public companies, as well as buzzy new disruptors. Thau aims for CO—'s features to demystify the business landscape for the business community, with exclusive stories that keep readers ahead of the trends, identify emerging opportunities and offer actionable insights for growth.

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Workshop Wednesday: Pivoting Your Business to Survive the Pandemic
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Pinterest's Unique Platform Is Allowing for Deeper Consumer Insight
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Workshop Wednesday: Protecting Your Business from Cyber Threats
A small business owner and a cybersecurity expert share best practices and the cybersecurity tools necessary to keep your business safe.
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Workshop Wednesday: Managing and Motivating a Team During Coronavirus
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Workshop Wednesday: How to Keep Customers Engaged During Coronavirus
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Free Business Events to Attend Online During Coronavirus
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