March in metro Phoenix signals the peak of our travel season: the Valley bustling with guests filling up our restaurants, hotels, hiking trails, and golf courses. With the conclusion of the WM Phoenix Open, the spotlight now shifts to the Cactus League. This annual rite of passage, consisting of 15 baseball teams, hosts over 200 games, attracting thousands of winter visitors … [More]
Female Entrepreneurs Do Better with Guidance from Female Mentors, Says Study
In business and in life, the power of mentorship has long been understood, but how important is it that your mentor look like you? This question was at the center of a new study which specifically found that mentor gender has a powerful impact on female entrepreneurs. More to the point, in a randomized controlled experiment, researchers found that when a female entrepreneur … [More]
68% of Women Lack Confidence in the Economy, Says Survey
While women have made strides toward financial equity, they still shoulder significant debt stress and are frequently concerned about the impact that the broader economy has on their financial stability. In addition, women are more likely than men to say they're unprepared for financial challenges that might come down the pike in the year ahead, according to the results of a … [More]
It’s Only Q1, and You’re Already Frazzled. Here Are Six Reasons Why.
If you’re like many business owners, Q1 has been way busier than expected. On the surface that’s a good thing. What entrepreneur doesn’t welcome new opportunities, increased business, and rising revenue? There’s just one problem, says business owner burnout strategist and small business fixer Julie Bee: It’s only mid-February, and you’re starting to feel burned out (or at least … [More]
Navigating the Future of Tech Infrastructure Amidst AI’s Growing Demands
In an era where technological advancements are evolving at an unprecedented pace, the recent spotlight by Sam Altman on the need for a staggering $7 trillion to fuel the next generations of AI development, including GPT models, brings to the forefront a critical conversation on infrastructure innovation—or the lack thereof. This monumental figure underscores not just the … [More]
4 Ways Managers Can Keep the Business Moving Forward in 2024
As the new year begins, managers across all industries are presented with the opportunity to set the tone for success. The first quarter of any given year allows for business owners and managers to set goals, boost morale and build new strategies that will set the business up for prosperity for the months to come. Here are four areas managers should focus on to start the year … [More]
Overcoming Fear and Resistance to Create Positive Change
In the dynamic landscape of today's business world, change is inevitable. However, fear is one of the biggest obstacles to creating positive change. With fear comes resistance and when both of them are at play, your organization becomes stuck in place and unable to overcome new challenges and market shifts. To enable your organization to be agile enough to adapt to and adopt … [More]
Their Take: Jobs That No Longer Exist
Over the past few months there has been an increasing discussion on Artificial Intelligence or AI as people like to call it. Last summer a story surfaced where a judge sanctioned an attorney for submitting a legal brief, generated by AI, which mentioned court cases and legal precedents that do not exist. Is your job soon to end…??? Over time a number of jobs have … [More]
Empowering Small Businesses: Safeguarding Capital & Funding Growth in 2024
In the face of a nationwide credit squeeze that is hindering the growth of small businesses, the concerns echoed by entrepreneurs are loud and clear. Many small business owners are navigating uncertainty as we get further into 2024 and may be wondering how to optimize their financial strategies to ensure a lucrative year, not a step back. While there are many strategies to … [More]
Study Names Arizona among States with the Largest Fall in Job Openings
Job markets around the world have struggled throughout 2023 due to factors such as inflation driving up costs and triggering widespread layoffs. Across the U.S. there were 1.7 million fewer jobs available in October 2023 than there were in October 2022. Side hustle experts Wealth of Geeks have analyzed the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics which showed the … [More]
