With mortgage rates at historic lows and homes flying off the market in record time, many prospective home buyers may be contemplating whether to buy now or wait until the frenzy slows down a bit. But the market is poised to stay red hot for some time, and a new Zillow analysis shows how waiting might add hundreds of dollars to a monthly mortgage payment. Zillow experts … [More]
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Survey: 56% of Americans Likely to Travel for Vacation in 2021; 21% Report Traveling since Pandemic
American Hotel & Lodging Association
A new survey conducted by Morning Consult and commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows consumers are optimistic about traveling again in 2021, with 56% reporting they are likely to travel for vacation this year. That represents a significant decline from pre-pandemic levels, when approximately 70% of Americans took a vacation in any given … [More]
Three Ways Small Businesses Can Reduce Their Taxes This Season
by Tom Wheelwright
The coronavirus pandemic created challenges for businesses in every industry, with small businesses being hit the hardest. In fact, according to Track the Recovery, the number of small businesses in the U.S. has dropped by 29% since January 2020. One way for small businesses to put money back into their pockets when they need it most is to legally pay less in taxes. Here’s how … [More]
10 Tips for Navigating Business Growth
by Joel Patterson
When running a business, you are constantly striving to promote growth. Once things start to take off, there’s often a whole new set of challenges that must be addressed. Here are a few tips I’ve found useful when navigating a period of business growth and expansion. Don’t Lose Sight of Your “Why.” Seeing your business grow and thrive is exciting, but it’s important to … [More]
Want an Organization Filled with Great Leaders? Then Build Them from the Ground Up
by Kate Zabriskie
“We have a bunch of high-potential employees we want to keep. We’ve got to offer them something in the way of development.” “These people are going to have direct reports soon and we need to prepare them. Otherwise, I know some will fail. It’s not fair to ask people to lead with no preparation.” “Our leaders are leaders in title only, and we need to do something quickly. … [More]
2021 Will Be the Year of Meaningful Travel, Says Report
Airbnb
Airbnb released a new report and highlighted how 2021 will see a shift toward more meaningful travel as the pandemic continues to limit mass tourism and afflict the industry overall. When travel returns in 2021, it will be about connecting with loved ones through more personal trips, with mass tourism unlikely to return at any scale this year. In the report, US consumers say … [More]
51% of U.S. Small Businesses are Hiring in 2021 Despite Ongoing Effects of Pandemic
The Manifest
Small businesses have faced adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but may be poised for a year of growth. Half of small businesses in the U.S. (51%) are likely to hire new employees in 2021, according to a new survey from The Manifest, the leading resource for B2B buying decisions. Whether a small business is hiring, however, depends on their revenue projections for … [More]
How to Protect Your Small Business from COVID Stimulus Scams
BY Charles Jackson
The new stimulus package is providing additional relief to small businesses across the U.S. and the Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are trying to take advantage of business owners by claiming they’re missing out on pandemic relief. How can business owners ensure they’re not being scammed in their time of need? Stay calm. Many scam artists want you to act … [More]
Order Advances Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through the Federal Government
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” This new Executive Order affirmed that “[e]qual opportunity is the bedrock of American democracy and our diversity in one of our country’s greatest strengths.” As part of the order, President Biden revoked … [More]
Teaming Up for Takeoff: 6 Teamwork Strategies that Are Out of this World
by Dr. Rhea Seddon
Six men and I sat atop four and a half million pounds of explosives waiting for the fuse to be lit to begin our flight on the Space Shuttle Discovery. We knew that for the next seven days our lives would depend on our acting synergistically. If anything went awry during the flight, if we didn’t work together, we might not make it home safely. How did we come to that moment … [More]
