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From the smartphones we use without a second thought every day, to our favorite snacks, to the trains we ride daily, the world is overflowing with all kinds of products and services. Many of the companies that produce these items are what are known as “publicly traded companies.” It’s a term we often hear in the news and business magazines, but if asked, “What kind of companies are they, exactly?” many people might find it hard to explain. Let’s take a simple look at the basics everyone should know as part of their adult education. What Does “Going Public” Mean? Have you ever seen a TV news report saying, “Today, Company XXX went public on the NASDAQ!” while showing businesspeople happily ringing a bell? It gives the impression that it’s something impressive, but what exactly does “going public” mean in the first place? “Going public” means that a company becomes able to sell its stock, “making it publicly available for anyone to buy” “Going pub...

An article titled “Blog.” Since blogging itself has become a trend, it’s something that catches my interest from time to time. There are various blog platforms on the Internet. Many of them are in the form of a CMS. CMS stands for Content Management System. Even without specialized knowledge of programming or web design (such as HTML or CSS), simply by entering text and images, you can easily create and manage websites and blogs. The Role (Mechanism) of a CMS Normally, creating a website requires writing code in a programming language, but using a CMS allows you to manage everything from an “admin panel.” Traditional Web Development: Write text + Manually enter programming code + Manually upload to the server Programming knowledge required. When using a CMS: Simply enter text in the admin panel and click the “Publish” button. You can add pages, insert images, and change the design (theme) using the same process—just as easily as writing a docu...