With more businesses trying to combat climate change, one franchisee at a high-end painting brand is doing just that by offering eco-friendly paint for projects to address the growing demand for sustainable services. In fact, Shanmugam Mukundan is debuting the eco-friendly paints for the franchise. Says LIME’s CEO and founder, Nick Lopez, “Shan is a top performer and a member … [More]
Feedback: December 2022
Q: What economic trends do you expect will impact your business in 2023? Cathy Graham Executive Vice President Desert Financial Credit Union Sector: Financial Services At Desert Financial, we know that when the economy impacts our members and community, our business will be impacted as well. The economic trends we expect will impact our business in 2023 are lower … [More]
U.S. Housing Market Moves Closer to Favoring Buyers; Sellers’ Markets Show No Sign of Slowing Down
The U.S. housing market moved further in the direction of buyers last month as the markets that cooled the fastest in response to quickly rising interest rates and home prices continued to moderate, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index released today. At the same time, many of today's seller strongholds show no sign of slowing down and some are expected to gain … [More]
Phoenix Ranked #6 Most Festive Holiday U.S. City
With the holidays just around the corner and the sun setting earlier and earlier, it’s the perfect time to brighten your home with a sparkling light display. Whether you’re gathering for a celebration or just enjoying the coziness of home, decorating with lights is a tried and true way to make home a welcoming spot in winter. If you look forward to the lights every winter, … [More]
Higher Share of Americans Plan Holiday Hotel Stays This Year, Says Survey
The share of holiday travelers who plan to stay in hotels is up this year, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those certain to travel for leisure in the next three months, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index Survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. AHLA’s Hotel Booking Index (HBI) is a … [More]
58 Percent of Teens Would Start a Business to Address a Societal Need, Even If It Meant Making Less Money, Says Survey
A new survey by Junior Achievement USA and EY shows that most teens (58%) would be likely to start a business that addresses a societal need, even if it meant making less money. In total, three-in-four teens (75%) would be likely to consider becoming an entrepreneur. However, more than half (55%) say they would need more information on how to be successful, and nearly a third … [More]
Chip Shortage Underscores Opportunity to Strengthen Strategic Relationships, Says Avnet Survey
Following several years of supply chain disruption and uncertainty, engineers are strengthening their reliance on strategic relationships with partners, such as distributors, as they seek to mitigate the complexities of the global components market. The second annual Avnet Insights survey, which keeps a pulse on trends and market forces amid the electronics and components … [More]
