Many activists, scholars, elected officials, and regulators in Washington warn that the rapid growth and far-reaching market power of large Internet platform companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook are stifling competition to the detriment of the economy. But a new report released today by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading … [More]
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Do Internet Platform Companies Threaten Competition? New Report Concludes the Evidence Is Weak
Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
Media Production Company Says Dynamic Market Opportunities to Come
ZUMA FILMS
Excess business inventory and pent-up consumer demand will create dynamic market opportunities as the economy reopens. At a time when Americans rely more than ever on technology to work, shop and play, a marketing strategy built around the power of video can deliver an impressive return on investment. “Effectively positioning your business product or service has never been … [More]
BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest Hosts Virtual Industrious Women’s Summit
BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest
Women-owned businesses generate millions of jobs, resulting in trillions in revenue, year after year. These women are traditionally in male-dominated industries, and Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) is here to elevate their expertise and facilitate a learning platform for others. On August 21, BBB is proud to host the 3rd Annual Industrious Women’s … [More]
COVID-19 Crushes Construction Starts, Phoenix Metro 8th on List
Dodge Data & Analytics
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting recession have wreaked havoc on U.S. building markets. According to Dodge Data & Analytics, commercial and multifamily starts were quite healthy during January and February but stalled as the pandemic hit the nation in March. For the first three months of 2020, U.S. multifamily and commercial building starts inched up 1% from the same … [More]
3 Key Steps to Selling a Business in Good Times or Bad
Mike Hunter
The COVID-19 pandemic is putting people out of work, slowing down lots of industries, and causing businesses to close. But at the same time, an uncertain chapter in America’s economic history may provide opportunities for individuals looking for a fresh start – or a soft landing. Nearly half of small business owners in the U.S. are 65 and older, and a good number are … [More]
Big Data Creates Big Opportunities for Your Business: 3 Insights for Any Size Enterprise
by Jill J. Johnson, MBA
Big data is critical to business success because it provides leadership with important insights and information. Large enterprises use sophisticated systems to track data and often have internal analysts on their team to crunch their numbers. Or, they hire outside experts to do it for them. Yet, any enterprise can take advantage of big data, no matter its size, especially if … [More]
Timely Leadership Advice for Unprecedented Times
by Mike Hunter
Karin Hurt and David Dye of Let’s Grow Leaders announce the July 28th release of their inspiring new book titled, “Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Microinnovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates” (HarperCollins, Foreword by Dr. Amy Edmonson.) Every day, employees are barraged with problems. They cringe as they try to soothe customer frustrations about … [More]
Do Not Categorize Workers’ Needs by Generation Such as Baby Boomers or Millennials
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Categorizing workers with generational labels like “baby boomer” or “millennial” to define their needs and behaviors is not supported by research, and cannot adequately inform workforce management decisions, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Instead of relying on generational stereotypes, employers and managers should … [More]
4 Factors to Consider Before Buying an Essential Business in COVID Times
by Mike Hunter
The shutdowns and rollbacks of businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to play havoc with the U.S. economy. But the least-affected businesses during the crisis, for the most part, have been those deemed “essential” by state and local governments, allowing those companies to remain fully operational or close to it. Meanwhile, with the idea that essential businesses … [More]
Smashing Myths that Gave Birth to the Glass Ceiling
by Mike Hunter
In 1986, a Wall Street Journal headline promised to explore a then puzzling problem: “The Glass Ceiling: Why Women Can't Seem to Break The Invisible Barrier That Blocks Them From the Top Jobs.” More than three decades later, that headline still holds relevance. While women have made great strides, they still make up a small percentage of the top management at America’s … [More]
