In the most basic terms, web hosting is the service that enables an individual or organization to publish a website on the Internet. While we may think of websites as something that only exists digitally, the truth is physical resources are also needed to power Internet content, mainly in the form of servers. A server is a powerful computer that holds all the files that … [More]
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Taking the Mystery Out of AI: 4 Ways It Makes Life Easier
by Rajeev Ronanki
Artificial intelligence is significantly impacting the world, yet there’s still a great amount of mystery – and misconceptions – about it. The public’s imagination has been heavily shaped by science fiction, with the term AI evoking images of robots like WALL-E, C3PO from Star Wars, and David from Stephen Spielberg’s movie A.I. Scientists and technologists refer to this kind … [More]
3 Ways to Nurture Business Relationships through Online Meetings
by Phil Kelley Jr.
Did you fight to keep from nodding off during your company’s most recent video call? Or are you leading the meeting and half your group is hiding behind black screens, secretly nodding off to your presentation? Perhaps you strained to understand a speaker with a faulty microphone, or lost connection due to your own tech malfunctions? Video conferencing is your next best … [More]
Growth within Arizona’s Job Market and Economy
by Brianna Pacelli
Despite the highs and lows of the Arizona job market — mostly caused by the Great Resignation and a pandemic — officials say the state’s economy and workforce pipeline continue to flourish. “Job growth has been huge. We’ve attracted a number of different companies to the market and so job growth continues moving forward,” said Jennifer Mellor, chief innovation officer for … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Gestión responsable de oportunidades: una estrategia para que los emprendedores se mantengan enfocados en las oportunidades adecuadas
por Edgar R. Olivo
Para muchos nuevos empresarios, cada oportunidad parece emocionante porque cualquier oportunidad es mejor que ninguna. Pero, para muchos nuevos emprendedores que no han desarrollado las habilidades para apegarse a un camino estratégico, aprovechar la oportunidad equivocada puede alejarlos de alcanzar sus metas. Perder el enfoque en un negocio puede ser un error costoso y … [More]
Responsible Opportunity Management: A Strategy for Entrepreneurs to Stay Focused on the Right Opportunities
by Edgar R. Olivo
For many new entrepreneurs, every opportunity seems to be an exciting one because any opportunity is better than none. But, for many new entrepreneurs who have not developed the skills to stick to a strategic path, taking the wrong opportunity can take you away from achieving your goals. Losing focus in a business can be a costly mistake and managing opportunities responsibly … [More]
94% of Major U.S. Corporations Plan to Maintain or Heighten Their Charitable Giving in 2022
inbusinessPHX.com
Following two years of increased charitable giving, a new survey reveals the momentum will continue in 2022: 94 percent of major US corporations plan to maintain or increase their charitable giving this year. This sustained increase in corporate giving is being driven by companies’ efforts to address COVID-19 and advance racial equity, according to the survey by The Conference … [More]
Three Reasons Why Hiring Salespeople ‘Just Doesn’t Work Like That’
by Sara Wesche
Finding talent right now is hard, and those difficulties are well documented. But when it comes to hiring sellers, some companies are making it even harder on themselves. The problem? Hiring sellers is simply a completely different — and unique — challenge from any other position in your organization. There are three obstacles that exist only in the selling role that get in … [More]
How to Select the Right Social Media Tools for Your Business
by Christena Garduno
When selecting a tool for your brand, there are many excellent alternatives and so many incredible, time-saving capabilities that it's challenging to determine which one is best for you. Each tool has its advantages, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Therefore, how can you choose which one is the most appropriate match for you? Here are a few helpful … [More]
5 Assumptions That May Cost You the Job Even in the Best of Times
Rick McCartney
One has only to listen to the media for a reminder of the current strong job market. Employer starting salaries and work/balance accommodations have arguably never been better, and many organization are practically begging for qualified new employees. And yet…countless job seekers with strong qualifications are falling short in efforts to gain new employment. For many, … [More]
What to Know Before Hiring a Tax Preparer
Arizona Department of Revenue
The Arizona Department of Revenue is encouraging taxpayers to practice due diligence when selecting a tax preparer this tax season. Whether you prepare your own return or hire a tax preparer, you, the taxpayer, are ultimately responsible for what is filed. According to the IRS, over 50 percent of tax filers used tax preparation services in 2021. While the majority are … [More]
Start With the ‘Why’: How Good Project Leadership Drives a Digital Transformation
inbusinessPHX.com
The term “digital transformation” has become embedded in the business world’s vocabulary for companies large and small, as more of them incorporate technology to streamline their processes and customer interactions. Recent research shows 61% of IT decision-makers agree that the global pandemic forced their organization to begin or implement a digital-first strategy. It’s a … [More]
Long-Distance Leadership: Managing a Remote or Hybrid Workforce the Right Way
by Kate Zabriskie
Managing people who work from home is nothing new for many leaders, but getting the mechanics right can be another matter. With a few smart moves, anyone can learn to manage a remote workforce effectively. Move One: Recognize that you may have been thrown into the deep end of the pool without much of preparation. A lot of leaders who are managing remote or hybrid teams … [More]
U.S. Small Businesses Continue to See Strong Job Gains and Worker Pay Increases in January
Paychex
National small business job growth continued to increase in January as did earnings for workers, according to the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. The January data shows the Small Business Jobs Index, which measures the year-over-year rate of employment growth, gained 0.39 percent in January. At 101.33, the national index has increased 7.80 percent over the … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 6 estrategias para liderar equipos remotos de manera efectiva
por Edgar R. Olivo
Las empresas se están dando cuenta del potencial de las estructuras de trabajo híbridas y flexibles. Los líderes ejecutivos están enfocando su atención en desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo efectivas para un entorno de trabajo cada vez más remoto. Hoy en día, un líder ejecutivo tiene muchas opciones para coordinar la comunicación entre equipos grandes y dispersos … [More]
6 Strategies to Effectively Lead Remote Teams
by Edgar R. Olivo
Companies are realizing the untapped potential in hybrid and flexible work structures. Executive leaders are focusing their attention to developing effective leadership skills for an increasingly remote work environment. Nowadays, an executive leader has many options to coordinate communication across large and geographically dispersed teams, and achieving success for a company … [More]
Their Take: America COMPETES Act Is Essential Step Forward
U.S. Department of Commerce
Following introduction of the House’s America COMPETES Act, industry and labor leaders continue to call for swift passage of the President’s proposed $52 billion in chips funding. The calls from industry come on the heels of an alarming report released by the Department of Commerce last week, which confirmed that the semiconductor supply chain remains fragile, with demand for … [More]
10 Things to Know If You’re New to Cloud Computing
by Susanne Tedrick
Cloud computing has changed how people and organizations consume information technology products and services. Given the cloud’s flexibility and agility, organizations were able to use cloud services to continue mission critical operations and allow employees to work from home. According to Flexera’s 2021 State of The Cloud report, 36% of enterprise respondents said they expect … [More]
