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]
How to Feel Grateful When You Just…Don’t (A Thanksgiving Message for Tough Times)
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
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
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
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
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

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]













