Company leaders who are welcoming recent college graduates to their organization see themselves in the young faces walking in the door. Like these new graduates, C-suite executives and department managers once made the challenging transition to the corporate world, taking their first professional job with a combination of optimism, excitement and nervousness. When they were … [More]
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Should You Create an LLC for Your Rental Property?
by Kyle Wallace
Whether you currently own rental properties or are a homeowner contemplating leasing your own home or purchasing a rental property, it's important to consider how you should protect yourself. One of the more popular options is to create a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and transfer ownership of that property into the LLC. The Application Process Creating an LLC involves … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Las pequeñas empresas propiedad de latinos enfrentan obstáculos para acceder al capital para hacer crecer sus negocios
por Edgar R. Olivo
EN NEGOCIOS: Las pequeñas empresas propiedad de latinos enfrentan obstáculos para acceder al capital para hacer crecer sus negocios El acceso al capital está frenando las empresas propiedad de latinos, según una encuesta reciente publicada por la Reserva Federal de los Estados Unidos. Los latinos tienen tres veces más probabilidades que la población general de iniciar un … [More]
Latino-Owned Small Businesses Face Hurdles in Accessing Capital to Grow their Businesses
by Edgar R. Olivo
Access to capital is holding Latin-owned business back, according to a recent survey released by the United States Federal Reserve. Latinos are three times as likely as the general population to start a business, but cultural and economic factors have hampered the growth of Latino-owned businesses at a cost of trillions of dollars. The path to access capital has many … [More]
The Underdog Effect: 5 Ways to Overcome and Win
by Darren LaCroix
What’s your favorite underdog story? Why did you root for them? Whether it is a small company up against a big company or dynasty sports team against the Bad News Bears, you know the stories. You’ve probably seen countless times in every sports history, from the Pirates defeating the Yankees in 1960 to the 1980 USA Olympic Hockey team. Hollywood even makes movies about the … [More]
5 Tips on How to Stay in the Spotlight at Work
by Phil Cord
For many people, trying to be successful at work feels a lot like chasing the spotlight. However, sometimes even if you’re doing your best to add value to your organization and contribute to its growth, you might find it challenging to step into the spotlight and stand out from the crowd. Fortunately, there are different ways to help you build up your confidence to achieve … [More]
Could You Give Your Staff This ‘Work Anywhere’ Freedom?
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Bosses in the East Valley are being asked if they can give their staff freedom to genuinely work anywhere, any time – including in another country. It’s after AirBnB’s boss set five remote work rules that apply to all its staff. They now have huge freedom to choose exactly where they work. “These rules are simple and very attractive for their staff. But I’m not sure how easy … [More]
How to Turn the Great Resignation into a Great Employee Retention Strategy
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Given the huge numbers of workers who have left their companies during the Great Resignation, employee retention strategies arguably never have been more important. When high-quality workers exit, it’s costly for companies to replace them. And high turnover is exacerbated when there’s a dropoff in talent and productivity. That could happen during the interim interviewing … [More]
How to Develop Better Discipline That Sets the Tone for Success
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What sets highly successful people apart from others? Searching the internet for the secret sauce results in many characteristics and theories. But a man who’s spent 50 years as an accomplished CEO and mentored leaders across numerous industries believes the common denominator is discipline. “All the leaders I know are highly disciplined,” says Warren Rustand, the … [More]
New Studies Examine Digital Consumption Habits of Multicultural and LGBTQ+ Audiences
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My Code, the largest multicultural digital media platform in the United States that enables brands, agencies, publishers and storytellers to decode and connect with multifaceted and diverse audiences, today released two annual studies, the Multicultural Consumer Fact Pack and the LGBTQ+ Consumer Fact Pack. These Fact Packs offer insight into the nuances, attitudes, and … [More]
Tax Refunds Are a Time for Wise Financial Moves
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If you just received or are expecting a substantial tax refund, the temptation to indulge yourself with some extravagant purchases could be great. But before you do, take a breath and think things over, says Rob Cordasco, a CPA and author of A Framework for Growth: Smart Financial and Tax Planning Strategies Throughout the Entrepreneurial Life Cycle. That deposit the IRS … [More]
4 in 10 U.S. Workers Considering a Job Change in the Second Half of 2022
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Staff turnover will continue to trouble employers, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. According to the company’s biannual Job Optimism Survey of more than 2,400 workers in the U.S., 41% of respondents said they are currently looking or plan to look for a new role in the second half of 2022. Results remain steady from six months … [More]
What Nonprofits Can Do to Gear Up for Tough Economic Times
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As concerns rise that the nation could be headed for a recession, leaders of nonprofit organizations may find out just how well they can weather the misery brought about by an economic storm. When the economy goes sour, the demand will become even greater for the services those nonprofits provide. “The people who are hit the hardest by tough times are always those with … [More]
What Are the Worst Passive-Aggressive Phrases, According to Americans?
by Matt Zajechowski
Say you forget to wish your friend a happy birthday. When you see them and apologize, they give a tight smile and say, “No, I’m not mad!” but continue to act cold and distant. Despite your attempts to talk through the issue, they refuse to acknowledge their feelings. This friend, whether or not they realize it, is exhibiting passive-aggressive … [More]
Is Procrastination Bad or Good, and Should You Trust a Procrastinator?
by Yoram Solomon, Ph.D.
A very famous preacher was procrastinating until the last minute on writing a very public speech he was to give. He went on stage without having the entire speech completed. He was a procrastinator. Then, on stage, at the last minute, he added four more words to it and decided to start his speech with the words: “I have a dream...” What do you think when you hear the word … [More]
6 Tips to Help Small Businesses Become Ready for the Summer in Arizona
by Edgar R. Olivo
We have warm weather in Arizona, and it comes with substantial surges in our utility bills. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the nation’s small businesses spend more than $60 billion a year on energy. However, keeping your business cool during the summer months does not have to result in increasing your energy expenses. Small businesses that invest in energy … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 6 consejos para climatizar su negocio para el verano en Arizona
por Edgar R. Olivo
Tenemos un clima cálido en Arizona, y viene con aumentos sustanciales en nuestras facturas de servicios públicos. Según la Agencia de Protección Ambiental, las pequeñas empresas del país gastan más de $60 mil millones al año en energía. Sin embargo, mantener su negocio fresco durante los meses de verano no tiene por qué resultar en un aumento de sus gastos de energía. Las … [More]
Hot Housing Market Not a Bubble, Economists Say
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As home prices continue to break growth records, a panel of housing experts and economists surveyed by Zillow® does not believe the market is in a bubble. The latest Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey1 polled more than 100 experts from academia, government and the private sector to gather their opinions on the state of the housing market and future growth, inflation … [More]
