After years of steadily picking up steam, online learning is experiencing undeniable explosive growth. The market is racing toward $1 trillion, with the corporate e-learning space expected to skyrocket 250% in the coming years. As e-learning continues to expand beyond the walls of academia, another game-changing phenomenon is going mainstream in a big way: artificial … [More]
Asking Rents Flattened in April as Landlords Faced Rising Vacancies, Phoenix Down 9.6%
The median U.S. asking rent rose 0.3% year over year to $1,967 in April—the 11th-consecutive month of slowing growth, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That compares to a revised increase of 1.4% one month earlier and a 16% increase one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the median asking rent fell 0.2%, which … [More]
AAED Releases Its State of Arizona Economic Development Survey: Economy, Water, Housing Affordability among Key Concerns
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) announced the results of its State of Arizona Economic Development survey at its recent spring conference in Tucson. AAED surveyed its membership of more than 500 economic development practitioners and those that provide goods and services from the private sector. With the economy on everyone’s mind, the survey showed … [More]
Spring Cleaning for Your Business: Pest Control Matters
Like homes, businesses require pest control services to keep infestations to a minimum. Prevention and management are crucial to maintaining a healthy and safe environment for employees. Arizona’s summer temperatures draw insects and critters out of their homes as they search for food, water and shelter. Although insects don’t discriminate, there are five places of business … [More]
4 Tips for Defining and Reaching Your Target Audience
When competing with other brands to find the best channels needed to reach your audience, developing an effective marketing strategy might feel like throwing darts blindfolded. To increase your odds of reaching people who might be interested in your product or service, you need to effectively and accurately define your target audience first. It might take more than one … [More]
Sam Fox Reveals Full Culinary Lineup at Debut Luxury Hotel, Opening in Mid-November
Much anticipation has surrounded details of the culinary offerings at acclaimed restaurateur and hospitality innovator Sam Fox’s soon-to-open luxury hotel, The Global Ambassador, and today new details are being revealed about all five original restaurants that will open within the hotel in mid-November. Widely considered Arizona’s most anticipated hotel opening this year, … [More]
3 Trends That Can Help SMBs Exceed in E-Commerce – AI, BNPL & BOPIS
In the U.S., revenue earned from retail e-commerce is estimated to exceed one trillion dollars in 2023. The online shopping revenue in the U.S. is projected to surpass 1.5 trillion dollars by 2027. According to research by Fundera, 16% of all retail purchases are made on e-commerce sites and it is also anticipated that e-commerce will handle 95% of all consumer transactions by … [More]
9 in 10 Small Businesses Face Hiring Challenges
There are 33.2 million small businesses in America, which have generated nearly two-thirds of all new jobs between 1995-2021, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Yet, a persistent shortage of skilled workers is hitting them especially hard. With May being Small Business Month, I thought it could be a prime opportunity to spotlight the challenges small businesses face … [More]
Three DEI ‘Musts’ for Creating a Human-Centric Workplace
Future-fit organizations want to thrive today and adapt quickly to the needs of tomorrow. They’re committed to keeping employees of all races, cultures, genders, orientations, and experiences happy and engaged. They know focusing on people—and helping them thrive—is the key to staying relevant and profitable for the long haul. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are … [More]
Experts Reveal Their Tips on Preventing Burnout and How to Recover
Nowadays mental health in the workplace is one of the most talked about topics, with stress, anxiety and tiredness being the center of the debate. In fact, whether you work for a company or as a freelancer, it’s very likely that there will be moments in your work life that will be overwhelming and tiring to the point of reaching a point of so called “burnout”. Experts from … [More]
Five Ways Leaders Can Practice Responsible Generosity
Most leaders have been there: We see someone who needs help, and we quickly provide it, only to end up feeling taken advantage of. Maybe you helped an employee out of a financial jam, only to see them keep making bad decisions. Or you spent hours coaching a younger colleague and then watched him ignore your advice. Or you stepped in to “rescue” a teammate who wasn’t prepared … [More]
Insurer to Support 600,000 Arizonans through Medicaid Redetermination
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ) is offering education, guidance, and health insurance options to Arizonans who are no longer eligible for Medicaid after the Public Health Emergency ends. BCBSAZ Navigators will be available in counties across the state to pass out information, answer questions, and help. "We know this can be an overwhelming time … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Lleva tu Negocio al Siguiente Nivel: 5 Consejos para Financiar tu Sueño Empresarial
Al iniciar un nuevo negocio, es un viaje emocionante, pero también puede ser desafiante cuando se trata de encontrar los fondos necesarios para hacer realidad su empresa. Puede tener una gran idea, un plan de negocio sólido y una visión clara de lo que desea lograr, pero sin los fondos necesarios, puede resultar difícil convertir esa visión en una realidad. Exploraremos … [More]
Get Your Business Off the Ground: 5 Tips to Fund Your Dream
Starting a new business is an exciting journey, but it can also be challenging when it comes to finding the funds to get your venture off the ground. You may have a great idea, a solid business plan and a clear vision of what you want to achieve but, without the necessary funds, it can be difficult to turn that vision into a reality. We will explore five tips to help you … [More]
TSMC Showcases New Technology Developments at 2023 Technology Symposium
In Business Magazine Semi Insights TSMC showcased its latest technology developments at its 2023 North America Technology Symposium in Santa Clara, CA., including progress in 2nm technology and new members of its industry-leading 3nm technology family, offering a range of processes tuned to meet diverse customer demands. These include N3P, an enhanced 3nm process for better … [More]
Out-of-Town Moves Remain Popular as High Housing Costs Push Homebuyers to Affordable Areas, Phoenix Still a Top Destination
The number of Redfin.com home searchers looking to relocate to a new metro fell 4.2% from a year earlier in the first quarter, compared with a 15.6% drop for those looking to move within their current metro. That’s according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Those are the biggest drops in Redfin’s records, which go back through … [More]
Global PC Shipments Plunged 30% YOY to 56.9M Units in Q1 2023
Over the past years, global PC and laptop ownership and usage have significantly decreased, mainly replaced by smartphones. The downsizing trend continued this year, with PC shipments seeing a double-digit drop. According to data presented by SportsLens.com, global PC shipments totaled 56.9 million units in Q1 2023, almost 30% less than in the same quarter a year ago. PC … [More]
How the Small Business Boot Camp Bolsters Arizona’s Small Business Community
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) today celebrated the third anniversary of the Small Business Boot Camp, an award-winning program that connects entrepreneurs and small business leaders with local experts who provide support, guidance and resources through free weekly, educational webinars. Launched on April 27, 2020 as a planned six-week pandemic-related resource, the … [More]
