October 26 2020 Archives - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

5 Ways Online Advertising Is Changing

Source Digital

One year ago, The New York Times posted a headline that read “The Advertising Industry Has a Problem: People Hate Ads.” While a great deal of money is being spent in online advertising, those doing the spending knew long before reading that headline that there was a problem. Consumers hate the online ads, for a variety of reasons, pushing many of them to close out, tune out, … [More]

HR & Management | Online | October 26 2020

3 Talent Acquisition Mistakes You Might Be Making

by George Randle

I felt as if I’d won the lottery. Through a highly selective veteran hiring group, I had been offered a position at one of the world’s largest big-box retailers. According to a company representative, they were looking for driven leaders who knew how to mentor, lead, and provide vision for people. It sounded like a perfect fit for me. Plus, the job included a good salary, … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online | October 26 2020

Coming Soon: 2021 Transaction Privilege Tax License Renewals

Arizona Department of Revenue

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) is sending renewal letters to businesses next month to renew their Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License. You must renew on or before January 1 every year. Penalties will apply to renewals received after Jan 31. Before renewing, ADOR encourages businesses to update and verify their account information to prevent unnecessary … [More]

Healthcare & Wellness | Online | October 26 2020

Free Healthy Worksite Wellness Training Returns this Week

City of Phoenix

FitPHX, the city’s healthy community initiative, is continuing its partnership with the Arizona Department of Health Services to provide the free Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP). The program dates to 2014 and resumes this month with a two-day, live, interactive training session offered through the Zoom app. The class will be held Wednesday, October 28 and … [More]

Government & Compliance | Stimulus | October 26 2020

Phoenix Expands COVID-19 Business Relief Grant Eligibility, Grants End Oct. 30

City of Phoenix

Small businesses with 25 or fewer employees in the city of Phoenix can now apply for grants up to $10,000 to offset lost revenue during the Covid-19 pandemic. The opportunity to apply for a grant ends Friday, October 30 at 5 p.m. With just over $1 million left to award, the Phoenix City Council approved the expanded eligibility requirements to allow more businesses to … [More]

Economy & Trends | Online | October 26 2020

Deepening Inventory Shortage Slows Home Sales Even Further

Zillow

The housing market's recent record of superlatives marches on according to Zillow's Weekly Market Report1, as prices soared to new heights and inventory reached record lows — down nearly 50% annually in some major metros. The lack of available homes and an overdue seasonal slowdown may finally be pulling pending sales down after a scorching hot few months. Time on market … [More]

Government & Compliance | Online | October 26 2020

Their Take: Taxpayer Tricks and Treats for Halloween 2020

Citizens Against Government Waste

As if 2020 wasn’t scary enough, today Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) released its 20th annual compilation of hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats: Trick: The House Robs Taxpayers of $3 Trillion In an attempt to shake down taxpayers and steal their money in the dead of night, the House of Representatives approved the $3 … [More]

Growth & Enterprise | Online | October 26 2020

Carvana Partners with 7-Time NASCAR Cup Series

Carvana

Leading online auto retailer Carvana (NYSE: CVNA) announced today it will be the primary partner for 7-time NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Champion Jimmie Johnson and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) for the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing season in the newly-formed Carvana Chip Ganassi Racing entry. Johnson co-holds the NCS record with Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty for most … [More]

Events | Webinar | October 26 2020

WEBINAR – Nov 4: Selling to the Federal Government #VetBiz

U.S. Small Business Administration

During National Veterans Small Business Week, learn about SBA resources to help your #VetBiz identify and compete for federal contract opportunities. Small business contractors continue to play an important role in helping federal agencies to respond during the COVID-19 pandemic. Opportunities remain available for small businesses to bid on contracts and contribute to the … [More]

Events | Webinar | October 26 2020

WEBINAR – Oct 28: PPP Forgiveness: Q&A on What You Need to Know to Achieve Forgiveness

NFIB

You’ve spent your Paycheck Protection Program money and you are ready to complete the loan forgiveness application. But it seems like every week SBA changes the PPP forms and rules. Join Beth Milito and Holly Wade, NFIB’s PPP experts, for a review of the latest SBA updates and for answers to your questions on: What is the new "simplified" Form 3508S released October 8, … [More]