House hunters are wading into the market as mortgage rates and home prices continue to decline, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Mortgage-purchase applications increased for the fourth week in a row and Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index—a seasonally adjusted measure of requests to tour homes, make an offer and/or talk to a … [More]
Half of Employed Consumers Have Supplemental Income Sources in Addition to Their Paychecks
LendingClub Corporation, the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released findings from the 20th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-to-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership with PYMNTS. The Supplemental Income Edition examines how U.S. consumers are turning to alternative sources of income to supplement what … [More]
Speak Up: Portuguese Is the Highest-Paid Foreign Language in Phoenix
Language learning platform Preply has analyzed more than 1.5 million job ads to discover the highest-paid and most in-demand second languages in Phoenix and the rest of the US right now. If you speak Portuguese you are in luck because employers in Phoenix are willing to pay a pretty penny for this skill. Portuguese is in fact the highest-paid second language in Phoenix at … [More]
Arizona Tech Companies Find Opportunities to Grow and Prosper in Ireland
A key element of successful companies’ strategic growth is the establishment of an overseas presence. Europe, with its market of 550 million people, and supply of tech talent across 27 countries, has significant attractions. A growing list of Arizona tech firms after careful analysis, selected Ireland to host their European operations, noting the Emerald Isle’s stable political … [More]
Instagram Can Be a Powerful Marketing Tool for Small Businesses
Instagram is a very powerful tool for businesses to connect with their audience and establish their brand image. As one of the most popular social media platforms, Instagram relies on a high-speed internet connection, like that from Cox Business. Business owners can utilize the platform to drive brand awareness, boost sales, and build and track audience engagement. It's an … [More]
4 Hallmarks of a Successful Agent-Client Relationship
In their classic book The Trusted Advisor, authors David Maister, Robert Galford and Charles Green outline the necessary ingredients for a successful advisor-client relationship. Their thesis could be boiled down to this maxim about the world’s wealthiest man: “The way to be as rich as Bill Gates is to care more about writing code than about being rich. And the way to be a … [More]
Health Insurance Costs Remain a Significant Challenge for Small Businesses, Says Survey
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a new survey assessing small businesses and health insurance. The data reveals that small businesses are facing a substantial affordability crisis in providing health insurance for their employees. Most small business owners find it challenging to manage the cost of offering employer-sponsored health insurance and … [More]
Upsizing from Condo to House in Major Arizona Cities
There’s no denying that work from home has amplified homeowners’ dream for more space – but high costs and inflation are making it hard to realize. New data reveals that upsizing from a condo to a single-family home is very much possible – and even profitable – in 20 of the 200 largest cities in the U.S. To see what cities make upsizing from condo to house easier and where … [More]
Leadership: Is ‘Thinking Like a Shark’ the Most Important Player Stat of All?
The NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen is set, and diehard fans are immersed in players’ stats: points, rebounds, steals, assists, blocks, and more. Each of these numbers has the potential to help propel a team to the next round (not to mention, determine whether your bracket is a slam-dunk or a brick). That said, as you settle down with your favorite snack and beverage to watch … [More]
2023 Career Optimism Index Reveals How Employers Can Retain Talent in a ‘Free Agent’ Labor Market
The University of Phoenix Career Institute® released its 2023 Career Optimism Index® study, a comprehensive look at the state of American workers' career trajectories and their sentiments about the future of their jobs and career opportunities. This year's Index study, the third consecutive year the study has been fielded, reveals that despite ongoing personal and professional … [More]
Workplace Fairness Highlights Women’s Issues in the Workplace
Since it's Women's History Month, Workplace Fairness is promoting some of its online content that impacts women the most. Women continue to be among the workers who experience disproportionate occurrences of pay inequity, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and more. It's up to employers and workers alike to be aware of and address the injustices experienced by … [More]
Home Sales Show Strong Increase and Slight Rise in Median Sales Price Over January
Despite being down 24.4% year over year, February home sales increased 16.8% from January. That was the largest month-over-month increase in 11 months and ended a five-month streak of sales declines that began in September. The median sales price of $385,000 increased 0.6% over January, ending a seven-month streak of price declines since the peak of $426,000 in June 2022. … [More]
7 Ways HR Gives Bad Job References without Giving Bad Job References
Have you ever heard the following mantra, it is repeated so often it almost sounds like a truism? “Former employers direct all reference checks to their Human Resources departments, and those people won't say anything negative about me.” Not only does this statement frequently prove untrue, it sometimes misrepresents what HR can – and will – divulge about former … [More]
More Than 1-in-3 Americans Fear A.I. Could Take Their Jobs
A recent survey of 3,000 employees across the United States has shed light on the extent to which workers are concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on their job security. The research, carried out by FreelanceWritingJobs.com, reveals that over 1 in 3 (35%) Americans are worried about the possibility of A.I. making their professions … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 Consejos para Desarrollar un Plan de Negocios Sólido que le Ayudará a Obtener Capital
Comenzar un pequeño negocio es un gran paso y obtener capital es esencial para su éxito. Un sólido plan de negocios es un componente clave para asegurar el financiamiento que necesita para hacer crecer su negocio y alcanzar sus objetivos. Ya sea que esté buscando un préstamo de un banco, una inversión de una firma de capital de riesgo o financiamiento colectivo de inversores … [More]
5 Tips to Develop a Strong Business Plan that Will Help You Obtain Capital
Starting a small business is a big step and obtaining capital is essential to its success. A strong business plan is a key component in securing the funding you need to grow your business and reach your goals. Whether you are seeking a loan from a bank, investment from a venture capital firm or crowdfunding from individual investors, a well-crafted business plan will help you … [More]
Financial Tips for This Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, celebrating the amazing contributions women have made through the years. The U.S. Small Business Administration estimates women in Arizona make up about 46% of workers and own more than 45% of businesses. Other estimates from Merchant Maverick’s Top States for Women-Led Entrepreneurs rank Arizona third in the nation for women-led businesses, with … [More]
