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71% of Teens Concerned About Inflation this Holiday Shopping Season, Says Survey
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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
by Greg Wells
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
by Ali Davachi
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?
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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
by Eivan Shahara
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
by Jason S. Bradshaw
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
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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]
How to Feel Grateful When You Just…Don’t (A Thanksgiving Message for Tough Times)
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Thanksgiving is coming up. But after the past year (or two, or three), it may be hard to muster up any gratitude. Between the ravages of COVID-19, fears of economic recession, and various types of strife, unrest, and discord, life can feel more like a trial than a gift. But former NBA player and Hall of Fame motivational speaker Walter Bond says there is a way to tap into … [More]
3 Tips for Choosing Your Health Benefits for 2023
By Heather Kane & George Young
Annual or open enrollment season is here – a time when more than 7,308,500 people in Arizona and millions of Americans across the country will have the opportunity to select or switch their health insurance plan for the coming year. Open enrollment is a good chance to review how often you’re using health services and decide whether you’ll stick with the plan you’ve got or … [More]
New Report Links Workplace Diversity to Financial Outperformance
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As You Sow and Whistle Stop Capital released a report that compares Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO-1) diversity data of 277 companies to 14 key financial performance metrics. The report — “Workplace Diversity and Financial Performance” — shows that diversity data is a material factor and warrants pressure on companies from investors, legislators, and other stakeholders to … [More]
Choosing a Cloud Service Provider: 6 Points to Consider
by Susanne Tedrick
For businesses across industries, cloud computing has become a necessary tool to stay operational, agile and competitive. Cloud computing works on a shared service model, which means that both the user — in this case, businesses — and cloud service providers share a certain level of responsibility to one another. Because of this shared responsibility, there are inherent … [More]
Business Executive Shares Tips for Those Seeking to Start Their Own Business
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Have you ever considered starting your own business, but didn’t know where to start? Here are three tips Business Executive and founder of Officium Labs Jonathan Shroyer suggests potential business owners consider when starting their own company. 1. Pick a co-founder that speaks truth to you and that you trust We can all agree that who you work with makes a big difference … [More]
Changes in Joint Employment Relations under NLRB
by Joshua Becker
On September 6, 2022, the National Labor Relations Board issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the definition of joint-employment relationships under the National Labor Relations Act. The proposed rule would relax the standard for determining when a joint-employment relationship exists, thus allowing more workers to claim an employment relationship with their direct … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 Consejos para aumentar las ventas de su negocio
por Edgar R. Olivo
Las ventas son la actividad fundamental de cualquier negocio. Las ventas pueden ser de empresa a empresa o de empresa a consumidor. Toda pequeña empresa debe saber cómo desarrollar sus ventas a lo largo del tiempo. Para desarrollar las ventas de una pequeña empresa, la empresa debe practicar estas habilidades con regularidad e incluir también a su equipo en el proceso. Los … [More]
5 Quick Tips to Increase Sales in Your Small Business
by Edgar R. Olivo
Sales are the foundational activity of any business. Sales can be business to business or business to consumer. Every small business must know how to develop its sales over time. To develop a small business’s sales, the business must practice these skills regularly and include their team in the process as well. The revenues of your business depend on these skills. Here are … [More]
Understanding the IT Asset Management Lifecycle
by Jeremy L. Boerger
As anyone who’s ever managed, purchased for or even just called the IT department knows, they, as an industry, do a pretty poor job of defining precisely what the IT asset management (ITAM) lifecycle looks like. Therefore, it’s incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to automate both the reporting and the processing of the asset lifecycle. Organizations have to rely on manual … [More]
Small Business Owners Are Worried about the Future of the Economy, Says New Survey
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Thumbtack, the modern home management platform, announced results from its 2022 Small Business Friendliness Survey, where small business owners evaluated federal, state and local government support of small businesses. Surveying more than 2,800 small business owners, the survey found a stark decline in optimism around the economy compared to years past, with nearly half (49 … [More]
