Under the Arizona Department of Real Estate’s application of federal and state law, condominium developers are required to deliver a finished condominium unit to an end-purchaser within two years of signing the purchase agreement (Two-Year Delivery Requirement). Otherwise, developers could face significant liabilities, namely, exposure to a potential breach of contract, right … [More]
Realign Your Goals to Keep 2024 Resolutions: 5 Key Tips for the New Year
After 15 years in business and taking her Scottsdale-based leadership development company, U & Improved, to international acclaim, Corporate Trainer, Motivational Speak and Author of “From Me To U” Jodi Low is sharing five key tips to help realign one’s goals and keep resolutions in the New Year. “After hosting seminars around the world, one thing I’ve seen clients … [More]
Social Listening and Essential Response: How to Use Social Media to Your Brand’s Advantage
Using social media as a tool for customer service is a cornerstone of digital marketing in the 21st century. However, it isn’t as simple as firing off a series of posts on X in response to angry customers. In fact, responding to customers when they are angry is merely one component of a broader social strategy — one that’s only necessary if the other components are struggling … [More]
Less Than Two Weeks to Renew Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax License
As a reminder, businesses are required to renew their transaction privilege tax (TPT) license before January 1, 2024 to continue conducting business in Arizona. Penalties will be assessed for all renewals after January 31. The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) urges taxpayers to file, pay, and renew online through AZTaxes.gov for easier renewals and faster processing. … [More]
New Workplace Wellness Survey Report Finds Caregiving Workers More Stressed, Less Prepared for Large Emergency Expenses
A new Workplace Wellness Survey report published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research finds caregiving workers are slightly older on average, more likely to work part-time than non-caregivers, stressed about finances and are challenged to juggle work and caregiving responsibilities. The 2023 WWS included an oversample of caregiving workers … [More]
New Multifamily Renter Sentiment Report Reveals Surprising Trends in Housing Choices and Generational Preferences
Knightvest, a fully integrated real estate investment and management company, released the results of the company's first annual survey measuring multifamily renter sentiment. The survey provides insights into the rent-versus-buy decision, the downstream effects of high mortgage interest rates, and differences in generational preferences around … [More]
How Private Equity Can Leverage Healthcare Savings
Many companies are looking to maximize return for their investors but in today’s age the challenges facing financial performance are ever-present. High employee turnover, rising cost of healthcare benefits and inflation can all negatively impact the profitability of a business. One way to drastically improve a business’s profitability is by reducing the money spent on … [More]
Their Take: Pioneering Tomorrow’s Vehicle Today – The Software-Defined Vehicle Is Here
Intel Automotive is committed to an open architecture approach that offers flexibility and choice
I grew up in a car family. And when I say car family, I mean a CAR family. The running joke was that we had to have more individual cars than years my parents were married. And they’ve kept that streak alive for nearly 50 years. We’ve had Alfas (lots of Alfas), Corvettes, Chryslers, Fiats, a Renault (Le Car!), BMWs, MGs and MBGs, Cadillacs, Chevys, Maseratis, Ferraris, Jeeps, a … [More]
How to Get Your Financial Footing in the New Year
National nonprofit credit counseling agency Take Charge America outlines seven tips for a fresh financial outlook
Millions of people are eyeing a fresh financial start as the new year nears. With 67% of Americans planning to make a financial resolution in 2024, paying off debt is the most common goal. Despite an air of optimism, resolutions like this are quickly put on the backburner without a plan driving them forward. “With rising inflation, increasing interest rates and economic … [More]
Monthly Mortgage Payments Fall; New Listings Post Biggest Annual Uptick in Over 2 Years
Housing payments have declined for the fifth week in a row, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The typical U.S. homebuyer’s monthly mortgage payment was $2,575 during the four weeks ending November 26, down $164 from a peak of $2,739 last month but up 13% year over year. Monthly payments are falling from their peak … [More]
What Businesses Should Consider when Hiring Veterans
As the country honors the dedicated service of the U.S. armed forces this Veterans Day, it is worth noting many military personnel are currently transitioning into civilian life. These individuals are making this shift at an opportune moment. Traditionally an underutilized and frequently underestimated resource for business leaders, veterans bring a wealth of skills to the … [More]
Black Women Helping Close the Gender Gap as the Fastest Growing Group of Entrepreneurs, Says Report
According to a new report from GoDaddy's Venture Forward research initiative, Black women remain the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, more than doubling since August 2019. Black women total 10% of total entrepreneurs surveyed for the latest report, representing a 70% increase in the number of Black women-owned businesses started prior to the pandemic. Overall, … [More]
CybeReady Unveils Five Key Actions to Combat Black Friday Cyber Threats
CybeReady, a global leader in security awareness training, today highlighted businesses and consumers gearing up for one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, and the cyber threats that rise in this timeframe. This period is widely recognized to mark an increased risk of cyber threats that puts organizations as well as their employees and customers at risk. In response, … [More]
Federal Government Expands H-2B Program to Issue up to 130,716 Temporary Worker Visas in FY 2024
On November 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor announced that the availability of H-2B visas would be nearly doubled in the 2024 fiscal year. The announcement is anticipated to help American businesses faced with burdensome staff shortages as the “increase will help address the need for seasonal workers and reduce irregular … [More]
Their Take: Shop Small This Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25
As Arizona state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, I’m thankful for the Grand Canyon State’s small businesses. I’m thankful for their drive and stubbornness, their determination to keep the lights on and keep people working. Our neighborhood small business owners haven’t had it easy. Many barely scraped by through the pandemic only to face historic … [More]
Survey Shows Engineers Have Reached a Turning Point, Many Are Now Looking at What Comes Next
Engineers are at a turning point when it comes to navigating the design and supply chain disruptions of the last several years, according to findings from Avnet. The leading technology distributor released its third annual Avnet Insights survey, which has been keeping a pulse on engineers’ sentiments and strategies around existing industry and market conditions. The 2023 survey … [More]
Operating in Your Customer’s Time Zone
Customers love it when you treat their time like your own
I’m not talking about time zones on a map; I’m talking about the time zone in your customer’s mind. Their time, and how you can ensure they love you and love your company. Treat your customer’s time like it is your own and they might just love you forever. Why? In the past few years, we’ve been talking to customers about the issue of time. We’ve become acutely aware of … [More]
Lunch Breaks Are on the Decline, According to Second Annual Lunch Report
Report illustrates why skipping lunch is bad for business and how employers can use lunch breaks to motivate teams
Despite the surge in trends like "bare minimum Mondays" and the "four-day work week,” more people are working through lunch, according to new data released today from ezCater, the most trusted provider of corporate food solutions. The company’s second annual Lunch Report found that workers are 40% more likely to say they never take a lunch break than they were just a year ago. … [More]
