As a small business owner, setting goals is an important part of your success. Without clear, measurable goals, it can be difficult to determine your progress and make necessary adjustments to your business strategy. Here are five tips to help you create goals for 2023: Set SMART goals. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 consejos para ayudar a los dueños de pequeñas empresas a crear metas significativas para 2023
Como dueño de una pequeña empresa, establecer metas es una parte importante de tu éxito. Sin metas claras y medibles, puede ser difícil determinar tu progreso y hacer los ajustes necesarios a tu estrategia de negocios. Aquí hay cinco consejos para ayudarte a crear metas para el 2023: Establece metas SMART. SMART es un acrónimo que significa Específico, Medible, … [More]
SECURE Act 2.0 Gives Arizonans New and Enhanced Tools for Retirement
The much-anticipated SECURE Act 2.0 became law Friday, giving Arizonans and all Americans new and enhanced retirement savings tools. SECURE 2.0 was included in the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill and is follow-up legislation to the original SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act) designed to increase employee access to tax-advantaged … [More]
57% of Quiet Quitters Say Their Work-Life Balance Has Improved
Millions of Americans left their jobs in waves during the Great Resignation that began in 2021, but employees now are increasingly choosing not to resign — at least conventionally. Enter quiet quitting, a trend in the workplace power struggle where employees refuse to go above the bare minimum without additional pay. In this latest LendingTree survey, we asked more than … [More]
Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Plan to Quit Their Job Early 2023, Says Report
Many workers will be eyeing greener pastures in the new year despite economic uncertainty, research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. According to the company's biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than 2,500 professionals in the U.S., 46% of respondents are currently looking or plan to look for a new role in the first half of 2023, up from … [More]
Starting Fresh with Personal Finances in the New Year
New Year equals new personal goals. Closing out 2022 in a challenging economic environment affected by housing market slumps, an erratic stock market, and inflation makes it more important than ever to get personal finances in order this new year – especially after the additional expenses that hit our bank accounts during the holiday season. “Feeling a sense of control over … [More]
Why Responding to Your Customer Reviews Matters
Businesses can boost holiday sales and keep a good rapport with their customers by encouraging and responding to online reviews. According to a survey performed by BrightLocal, 93% of consumers say that online reviews influence their purchasing decisions. A key differentiator in giving your business a competitive edge is making sure you respond to customer reviews, both … [More]
Three Reasons Why Owning a Business Is a Wealth Builder
Starting a business is one of the few pillars of wealth that has a low barrier of entry. You don’t need an MBA, you don’t need a million dollars to start, and you don’t need some radical, life-changing idea. Regardless of where you are from, regardless of the education you have—entrepreneurship is for you. Although you may not think of building a business as a form of … [More]
Repairing the Public Disconnect toward Tech Companies
It is no secret that big tech companies have massive amounts of digital power. Five tech giants alone are projected to account for a fifth of all earnings accrued by the S&P 500 by 2023. With tech companies having this amount of influence and power, it can be easy for the public to be or feel isolated and uninformed about various developments. A recent Zelros study also … [More]
U.S. Gig Economy Workers: The Gig Economy Is Here to Stay
A newly released study sponsored by Legal & General Group, U.S. Gig Economy, Part 1: The Gig Economy Is Here to Stay finds that with pandemic work shutdowns and a spiralling inflationary environment, the very nature of work in the U.S. and people’s relationship to it is evolving toward a more independent, flexible, and financially volatile model. More than a third of … [More]
How to Deliver a Memorable Business Pitch Heading into 2023
Delivering powerful business pitches to potential clients and investors is an important task for achieving success as a business leader. Presenting your value as a company in an engaging and memorable way in a sea of competition can be a daunting task. Consider these steps to engage with your audience and deliver a powerful business presentation every time. Our Cox Business and … [More]
71% of Teens Concerned About Inflation this Holiday Shopping Season, Says Survey
A new survey of teens conducted for Junior Achievement by the research firm Big Village shows that most teens (71%) are concerned with how inflation will impact this holiday shopping season. The results are part of the JA Teens & Holiday Spending survey, which assesses teen consumer attitudes associated with the holiday shopping season. The survey of 1,005 13- to … [More]
Their Take: Maintaining Company Culture Through Tough Times
The past few years have arguably been a tumultuous time for companies; it is hard to keep up with all the changes and challenges. The pandemic fundamentally altered the way we work and do business. Add the Great Resignation and mounting fears of a looming recession to the mix; it is enough for any employer to question how to attract and retain talent while preserving company … [More]
How Can Your Business Transform in an Uncertain Economy? Use Fear as Fuel
When you’re in a tough spot – personally or professionally – and not sure of where to go or what to do, you need to look within at your fear. And then you need to use it as fuel to realize your goals. Most of us experience fear as being friction, getting in the way of making clear-headed decisions or even taking action. Let’s face it: Big change can be intimidating, and there … [More]
Should You Send the Boss (and Former Boss) a Holiday E-Card?
As the holiday season approaches, a particularly relevant question is whether it is a good idea to send the boss (and former boss whom you will need for a good reference sooner or later) a greeting card. If so, is it okay to forego the traditional “snail-mailed” greeting card, in favor of a state-of-the-art e-card/social media greeting? First, note that job … [More]
Changing Perceptions of Cannabis Boost Community Impact of Dispensaries
Cannabis use in Arizona has come a long way. From the early days when the state legalized medical marijuana use and possession in 2010, to recreational use in 2020, and now looking ahead at upcoming milestones, there has been a drastic change in the way cannabis is perceived. About a decade ago, having a dispensary in the neighborhood was a harrowing thought for some … [More]
The No. 1 Thing Businesses Get Wrong during a Recession
It seems like the question on most business owners’ minds at the moment is, “Are we headed for a recession?” Regardless of the answer to that question, one true thing is that even in times of recession, there are businesses that continue to grow and ones that barely survive. Unfortunately, during tough times one of the first thing that many businesses start to cut is their … [More]
Express Gratitude for Your Employees by Offering an Education Savings Plan
November is the month of gratitude, and as post pandemic workplace trends continue to influence workers to search for better employment opportunities, employers continue to seek innovative, meaningful ways to express their gratitude toward their employees. By offering unique employee benefits–like 529 education savings plans–employers can provide their team members with … [More]