American consumers don’t act and buy the way they did just a few short months ago – at least most of them don’t. The pandemic and the need for social distancing led to an upsurge in online buying. Takeout and delivery replaced, at least temporarily, dining out. Many consumers, worried about the health risks of spending time in grocery stores, turned to services that would do … [More]
Mesa-based Health Clinic is Making Concierge-style Medicine Available to the Masses
Rising unemployment is driving anxiety about healthcare coverage for many Valley residents. Alden Witte, 49, is an East Valley father of two school aged children. His work as an independent contractor allowed him the flexibility needed to accommodate the kids’ busy schedules, but under the new economic conditions driven by the COVID-19 uncertainties, his self-employed status … [More]
Valley Moving Co. Offering Free Services to Anyone Fleeing Domestic Violence
Rapidly accumulating data is showing a disturbing trend during COVID-19 quarantine life—an uptick in domestic violence incidents. With families sheltering in place, it’s become increasingly difficult for domestic violence victims to escape from their situations and seek help. As such, College HUNKS Moving Company (HUNKS) is offering free moving services to anyone fleeing … [More]
WEBINAR – June 18: Help Businesses Prepare for Monsoon
SRP Offers Free Online Class to Help Businesses Prepare for Monsoon Arizona's monsoon can bring high winds, walls of dust, torrential rain, flooding and lightning, which can suddenly affect Salt River Project's electric system and its customers. An unexpected power outage can be especially costly and disruptive to businesses. To help prepare for storm season, SRP is hosting … [More]
Which Management Skill Is Your Strength?
A company must have management in place to ensure that things get done properly. If you are in a managerial position, you are responsible for the successes and failures of your team. As a manager, you may not be doing the work yourself, but you are in charge of making sure it gets done properly. This requires a lot of different skills. If you want to be the best possible … [More]
Online Shopping Problems Top List of COVID-19-Related Complaints from Arizona Consumers
Reports about online shopping topped the list of COVID-19 related complaints from consumers in Arizona and nationally, according to new data released by the Federal Trade Commission. Most of the COVID-19-related online shopping complaints from consumers include reports about items not arriving or not arriving when promised and items that are different than advertised. The … [More]
Virtual Leadership Program Launches to Identify and Solve the Pressing Issues amid Crisis
As Arizona and the rest of the world grapple with the impact of COVID-19, Valley Leadership is launching a new, completely virtual program to mobilize all interested Arizonans in the face of this crisis. Ready Together will cultivate and prepare leaders to identify and solve the pressing issues further exposed by the pandemic. Designed as a living lab, the program will … [More]
