Being an effective leader requires numerous attributes, but which side of the brain is most important in connecting with today’s workplace? One thing seems certain: Leaders using one hemisphere of their brain almost exclusively may not command the room like they used to. Though business leadership for decades has leaned toward left-brain thinking – the analytical, … [More]
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New Social App Combines Reality with Risks
by Aaron Jones
Applications like BeReal and TikTok are often in the news due to security concerns, but most users are ignorant to the dangers posed by these tools. TikTok was released in September of 2016 and BeReal started sometime in January of 2020. Both applications encourage users to create media of their immediate surroundings and collects a phenomenal amount of data from … [More]
The Pandemic, Ukraine, And Inflation: How We Got to the New Normal Economy
by Tom Siomades, CFA
Will we ever get back to normal? Or, are we stuck in the new normal for an extended period? Economically speaking in the U.S., the answer to the first question is “hopefully,” and to the second question, “probably.” In the wake of the two-year COVID-19 pandemic’s massive effect on the global economy, Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine has added another seismic shock to … [More]
Capitalizing on the Crazy Real Estate Market – with or without Upfront Cash
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The real estate market continues to experience skyrocketing prices and lower-than-normal inventory, leaving a general state of frustration and confusion in its wake. But despite these unsettling times, real estate as an investment remains a good option, even for people who aren’t flush with cash, says Toby Mathis, a tax attorney and ForbesBooks author of Infinity Investing: … [More]
Leaders Undermine Their Own Authority When Words and Actions Are at Odds
by Barbara Bell
Employees can’t help but grumble when the boss claims to value work-life balance, but then works well into the evening each day, firing off late-night emails with the expectation they be answered by morning. Their morale plummets and they start updating their resumes when managers insist on top-notch results from everyone – everyone except the managers themselves, that … [More]
Tax Season Is Here! 7 Tips to Prepare Your Tax Return for Your Small Business
by Edgar R. Olivo
Tax season is here, and it is one the busiest times for small business owners and tax preparers to get these important financial responsibilities done. Keeping good financial records is a recipe for success for every small business. But small business owners have many other priorities, and a good financial regimen will ensure tax season is not as hectic. From hiring the … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: ¡La temporada de impuestos está aquí! 7 consejos para preparar su declaración de impuestos para su pequeña empresa
por Edgar R. Olivo
La temporada de impuestos está aquí, y es uno de los momentos más ocupados para que los propietarios de pequeñas empresas y los preparadores de impuestos cumplan con estas importantes responsabilidades financieras. Mantener buenos registros financieros es una receta para el éxito de todas las pequeñas empresas. Pero los propietarios de pequeñas empresas tienen muchas otras … [More]
How Local Businesses Can Get In on New Federally Funded Arizona Infrastructure Projects
by Alexis Glascock
Arizona will receive $12.8 million flowing from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Act) to help the state recover from three major wildfires. Arizona’s water authority also recently received $18.5 million The new funding will support the creation of wastewater treatment plants, water pipelines, flood detention and filtration treatments for rural and … [More]
Decisions! A 7-Step Process to Help Entrepreneurs to Make Good Choices
by Edgar R. Olivo
Entrepreneurs make a lot of daily decisions to lead their business to success. Some decisions are so simple that the entrepreneurs are barely aware they are making them, while others are time-consuming, high-risk, and can leave them feeling anxious. Decisions can make or break a project or an entire business. And they often involve complex and unpredictable interpersonal … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: ¡Decisiones!: Un proceso de 7 pasos para ayudar a los emprendedores a tomar buenas decisiones
por Edgar R. Olivo
Los emprendedores toman muchas decisiones diarias para llevar su negocio al éxito. Algunas decisiones son tan simples que apenas se dan cuenta de que las están tomando, mientras que otras requieren mucho tiempo, son de alto riesgo y pueden hacer que se sientan ansiosos. Las decisiones pueden hacer o deshacer un proyecto o un negocio completo. Y a menudo también involucran … [More]
When Global Events Disrupt Markets, Remain Alert to Opportunities
by François Sicart
The images flicker across our TVs, laptops or phones every day. Russia’s war in Ukraine continues. Some Ukrainian civilians flee while others take up arms against the invaders. The United States and other NATO nations contemplate how to help the Ukrainians without escalating the conflict into another world war. And all the while inflation remains high, supply chains face … [More]
It’s Time to Reevaluate Your e-Commerce Presence…Again
by Ville Houttu
Early 2020 brought an onslaught of many adjustments for obvious reasons. Many companies and small businesses made a mad dash to establish or enhance their e-commerce presence to stay afloat amidst the pandemic and the data certainly reflected the rapid shift to online shopping. According to Forbes, during May 2020 total online spending was up $82.5 billion, up 77% from the … [More]
Are To-Go Alcohol Sales Still Boosting Bottom Lines for Business?
by Brianna Pacelli
After two years of fewer diners and lost revenue, the permanent ability to still sell liquor to-go is helping restaurants rebound from the COVID closures. The nationwide lockdown in March 2020 forced many restaurants to temporarily close, alter business plans or shut down entirely. As pandemic uncertainty grew, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed an executive order allowing the … [More]
Are You Reaching Today’s Customer? Keys to a Great Multichannel Marketing Strategy
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Getting customers in the door means first getting, and keeping, their attention. As consumers have moved more toward e-commerce, the challenges for digital marketers have become greater, but so have the opportunities. Marketing to a target audience is more complex today, but the evolution of technology has opened numerous doors to reach consumers effectively through … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Cómo los vehículos eléctricos revolucionarán las necesidades de transporte de los negocios
por Edgar R. Olivo
Casi todo el mundo ha sentido el pellizco en la bomba de gasolina en los últimos meses, y los vehículos eléctricos están demostrando ser una opción de inversión más inteligente para los propietarios de pequeñas empresas. Los vehículos eléctricos (EV por sus siglas en inglés) contribuyen a un aire más limpio, costos de transporte reducidos y costos operativos más bajos en … [More]
How EVs Will Revolutionize Transportation Needs for Small Businesses
by Edgar R. Olivo
Just about everyone has felt the pinch at the gas pump over the last few months, and electric vehicles are proving to be a wiser investment option for small business owners. Electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to cleaner air, reduced transportation costs and lower operating costs compared to diesel and petrol equivalents Transitioning to electric vehicles can be a savvy move … [More]
Nearly Half of Construction Workers’ Families in Arizona Enrolled in a Safety Net Program
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A new research brief by the UC Berkeley Labor Center highlights the public cost of low wages and few benefits in some sectors of the construction industry in Arizona. Modeled after a national report released earlier this year, this brief is released today along with ones for Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Wisconsin. In past … [More]
Business Travel Helps Organizations Get Competitive Edge, Says Report
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An analysis conducted by the San Diego State University School of Hospitality & Tourism Management on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that in-person business travel and meetings have undeniable advantages over virtual options, and that businesses and organizations that resume business travel and meetings more quickly are likely to have a … [More]
