Expanding eligibility for COVID-19 boosters to include ages 12 and up is welcome news as the Omicron variant fuels a surge in cases around the country. Following approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded its booster recommendation to include ages 12 to 15. The CDC previously expanded eligibility to … [More]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Available to Everyone 12 and Older
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Need an Extra Boost with Your Career? A Mentor Can Help
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The importance of mentors was on full display when retired Navy Capt. Barbara Bell recently attended the unveiling of a new exhibit that featured her and seven other women in aviation at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum in Maryland. One of the other women in attendance, Colleen Nevius, the first woman to graduate from the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, once served as a mentor … [More]
How to Start 2022 with the Right Mindset to Grow Your Business
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The historical surge in new U.S. businesses in 2021 could well be surpassed in 2022, with one report predicting a third consecutive record year for entrepreneurship – all during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a new year begins, many business owners are focusing on sales objectives and finding the right talent. But with many new entrepreneurs entering the arena, there’s more for … [More]
Did Your Customers Disappear? How to Get Them Back in 2022
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Perhaps orders are down, in-store traffic has hardly rebounded, revenues are frustratingly slow to return and employee spirits are in the tank as well. When customers go away and don’t come back, business owners and CEOs are left to scratch their heads as they try to figure out why. A probable culprit is that the business failed to maintain authentic customer and employee … [More]
Luxury Real Estate in Phoenix 2022 Outlook – and Economic Impact
by Greg Remmers
The luxury real estate buying boom that began in 2020 escalated in 2021 and will continue in the new year. Insatiable demand depleted inventory across the U.S. and put upward pressure on prices. Driving the real estate surge was a combination of factors that include shifting consumer values caused by the pandemic and historic wealth growth due to cryptocurrency gains and … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Cómo desarrollar su estrategia empresarial con 35 palabras o menos
por Edgar R. Olivo
Con cada año nuevo, muchos propietarios de pequeñas empresas miran hacia el futuro para actualizar su estrategia empresarial de acuerdo con el panorama económico actual. Una estrategia empresarial es una herramienta importante para alcanzar los objetivos comerciales y definir las formas y métodos que debe adoptar dentro de su empresa. La estrategia empresarial también guía … [More]
How to Develop Your Business Strategy in 35 Words or Less
by Edgar R. Olivo
With each new year, many small-business owners look ahead to update their business strategy according to the current economic landscape. A business strategy is an important tool for reaching business goals and defining the ways and methods you need to take within your company. The business strategy also guides many organizational decisions, such as hiring, producing and … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 6 metas que toda pequeña empresa debe establecer para 2022
por Edgar R. Olivo
Es sorprendente todo lo que puede suceder en un año, especialmente si eres propietario de una pequeña empresa en el mundo actual. Las estrategias comerciales cambiaron de la noche a la mañana para muchos durante la pandemia, y ahora que tenemos más información sobre COVID-19, sabemos que existirá por algún tiempo. Las incertidumbres continuarán, pero tenemos que seguir adelante … [More]
6 Goals Every Small Business Needs to Set for 2022
by Edgar R. Olivo
It is amazing how much can happen in one year, especially if you are a small-business owner in today’s world. Business strategies changed overnight for many during the pandemic, and now that we have more information about COVID-19, we know it will be around for some time. Uncertainties will continue, but we have to move ahead and plan for a solid new year. Having a business … [More]
Entrepreneurs’ Ingredients for Success
by Garry Barnes
First, it should be noted there are no specific rule(s) that if followed will ensure success! Generally, “success” does not come easily, nor does it come suddenly to most of us. It seems to be elusive and frequently just around the next bend. To a certain degree, success is just a matter of self-perception. Regardless of what guidance is offered by the latest “how-to” … [More]
Navigating In-Person Events This Holiday Season
by Wayne Goshkarian
In 2021, there has been a steady increase in the return of in person events. As an entrepreneur/small business owner, you should be taking advantage of events where you can connect with the community and promote your product/service. Here are five steps to navigate in-person events this holiday season: Find events that your target demographic would be interested in … [More]
How to Enhance the Customer’s Digital Experience from Search to Sale
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Many companies were engaging in digital transformation before COVID-19 hit, doing so to meet changing customer expectations and business needs. But leaders saw the pace of their digital journey accelerate dramatically during the pandemic in order to keep up with the evolving customer experience. One report shows that over half of consumers believe online experiences will be … [More]
Their Take: SEC’s Bitcoin Policy Inconsistency Threatens the Emergence of a New Asset Class
by David McCarville
If the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has good evidence that the Bitcoin market poses a danger to the U.S. investor, why would they allow investors to access this market through every other conceivable avenue, including three recently approved Bitcoin futures ETFs? In my opinion, U.S. cryptocurrency companies are over-regulated to the point where it has effectively … [More]
Small Businesses Strive to Remain Positive during Global Supply Chain Crisis
by Liz Pogue
The global supply chain crisis continues to affect shipping for thousands of companies in the U.S. — setting back many orders. Many small companies have faced issues this holiday season, while large corporations are rising above the crisis, taking advantage of their size and scale. The combination of global manufacturer delays with a shortage of materials and employment … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: La gran reestructuración: 5 tendencias que las pequeñas empresas deben observar en 2022
por Edgar R. Olivo
El año pasado ha estado lleno de muchos desafíos para las pequeñas empresas y, a veces, esos desafíos adquieren un nombre popular como “La gran renuncia de 2021.” Eso se debe a que hubo un número récord de personas que dejaron sus trabajos durante varios meses seguidos este año. Pero los grandes movimientos en el mercado laboral también tienen consecuencias en otras áreas. A … [More]
The Great Restructuring: 5 Trends Small Businesses Need to Watch in 2022
by Edgar R. Olivo
This past year has been filled with many challenges for small businesses and, sometimes, those challenges pick up a catchy name like “The Great Resignation of 2021.” That is because there were record numbers of people who quit their jobs for several months straight this year. But major movements in the labor market also create consequences in other areas. As small businesses … [More]
5 Ways Leaders Can Use Empathy to Increase Employee Job Satisfaction
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As many workplaces struggle to retain and hire employees during the “Great Resignation,” leaders don’t have time to feel sorry for themselves. But it may be time for more of them to feel empathy toward their workers. Ernst & Young’s 2021 Empathy in Business Survey showed around 50% of employees quit a previous job because their boss wasn’t empathetic to their struggles … [More]
How to Reboot Your Business and Make Changes Work in the New Year
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When business leaders set annual goals, reaching them requires a collective commitment by their team. But when significant changes are thrust into the equation as a necessary component for the business’ survival and growth, the challenge can be more difficult as some team members may resist or struggle with new processes, roles, or expectations. Many change initiatives fail … [More]
