Last March, Navajo business owner Vanessa Tullie had just completed construction of a new office space when she responded to a call to join the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund efforts. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., Tullie owns and operates a home care agency, appropriately named Ahehee’ Shidine’e Homecare LLC., which loosely translates to mean, “Thank you, my … [More]
You are here: Home / Archives for Featured Stories
COVID-19 Stories: Navajo Woman Business Owner Steps Up to Lead Volunteer Relief Distribution Effort
Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund
With Eviction Cliff Extended, Here’s How Millions Can Keep Their Homes
Zillow
More than three million renters said they were at risk of losing their homes with the federal eviction moratorium that set to expire on Wednesday, but a new Zillow analysis shows the number of households ultimately evicted could be as low as 130,000, depending on government action, the pace of economic recovery, and how landlords respond. That range highlights the need for … [More]
New Employment Study Shows which Companies Have Best Work Cultures
Radiant Forest
Many employers will be surprised to see their best and brightest executives leave for better opportunities after the pandemic, according to a new study of 1,000 companies by Radiant Forest, LLC. This study is the first to create a standardized rating of the best and worst employers based on employee ratings. "With more employers supporting remote work arrangements, the best … [More]
Why Small Businesses Shouldn’t Rely Solely on Amazon (& How to Do It)
by Jennifer Adams Bunkers
For small businesses, creating a strong product is only a portion of the journey. You can have the best product but, if no one knows who you are or where to buy your product, your company can easily flop. Many small-business owners in the early years of their company tend to turn to Amazon to help them build a stronger customer base, as well as use the platform to provide a … [More]
Their Take: There’s a Better Way of Helping Kids with Developmental Disabilities
By Aritro Majumdar, Co-founder and CEO, Rayo
I used to work as a caregiver for kids with special needs. And I absolutely loved it. What I didn’t love was filling out the mountains of paperwork used to track what a caregiver has done when they meet with a client. Not only did it take away from the time I had to directly interact with the kids, it seemed more perfunctory and maintenance-driven as opposed to purposeful … [More]
Five Partnerships that Lead to Increased ROI
by Amanda Nielsen
“If You Market” podcast hosts Sky Cassidy and Karla Jo Helms interview Amanda Nielsen about the power partnerships offer companies when deployed successfully. An expert in relationships between SAS companies and agencies/consultants, she shares her insights on how to find, nurture and keep partnerships. Partnerships, simply put, are the relationships established between … [More]
What You Need If You Are Called to Lead
by Rhea Seddon, M.D.
At some point in their life, most people will be called upon to lead. Whether it was being the line leader in third grade or the president of a large corporation, specific required skills come along with the job. Today’s world offers significant challenges for both emerging and experienced leaders. Many people don’t start out to be a leader but the paths they have chosen … [More]
Homebuyer Education Course Prepares First-Time, Prospective Buyers for Making the Move to Homeownership
About Take Charge America, Inc.
With interest rates still incredibly low and the spring homebuying season underway, first-time and other prospective homebuyers are eager to make their move into their next home. Take Charge America’s homebuyer education course, Make Your Move…A Guide to Homeownership (MYM), can prepare those would-be buyers for the homebuying process and qualify them for down-payment … [More]
Employers, What’s Your Vaccination Strategy?
inbusinessPHX.com
At long last the COVID-19 vaccines are here. While employers everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief, they are also wondering how to best handle the sticky subject (pun intended) of getting their employees vaccinated and back to work ASAP. The good news is many employees appear to want the vaccine. Recent poll numbers indicate that 71 percent of those surveyed are willing … [More]
Staying on Top of Your Game in these Uncertain Times
PEO Leadership
According to a recent report by Gallup, the mental health of Americans has dropped to its lowest point in two decades. This is largely because of the pandemic, which has led to a 9% drop in the number of people who feel their mental health is excellent. Business managers and entrepreneurs can relate, but it’s important that they stay on top of their game, especially as we close … [More]
