Women make up more than 50% of the population, yet they only fill approximately 10–14% of jobs in the construction industry. It’s no surprise there are fewer women working in this male-dominated field. At a time when the industry continues to struggle with labor shortages and it is difficult to find people to hire, recruiting women presents a real opportunity for both employers … [More]
2023 Brings Changes to Arizona Withholding Forms
Arizona employees are getting to keep a bit more in their pockets as Arizona's individual tax rate has been lowered to a flat 2.5%. Withholding forms are changing as well. Prior to January 1, 2023, individual tax rates in Arizona were 2.55% and 2.98%, and employees had five withholding choices ranging from .8% to 5.1% of gross earrings. With the implementation of the new … [More]
Million-Dollar Homes Are Less Common as High Mortgage Rates Cool the Market, Says Report
Just over 7% of U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That figure is as of January 2023, the most recent data available. The share has dropped from June 2022’s all-time high of 8.6% and remains essentially unchanged from a year earlier–but it’s up from 4.2% just before the … [More]
What Steps Should Small Businesses Take to Prepare for a Recession?
Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Opinions are divided but, on one level, it doesn’t matter. It’s always a good time for small businesses to prepare for a downturn in the economy. The most important thing any small business should do toward that end is to take control of its finances. Ideally, this should happen well before a downturn looms. If not, however, there are … [More]
5 Key Influencer Strategies for B2B Marketing
Influencers are an underutilized B2B social marketing resource. Not every organization has the knowledge to adapt the lessons of a particularly successful influencer campaign to their own needs, or even the foggiest clue of where to begin. Any influencer strategy requires a customized approach that follows a few general principles: entertain, align, engage, relate, and be … [More]
Study Reveals Women Promoted Half as Often as Men
In advance of International Women’s Day, leading HR technology disruptor HiBob is releasing the results of its latest study, “Professional Women in the Modern US Workplace.” This report shows the imbalance between women and men in today’s economic uncertainty-impacted workplace, particularly in areas regarding promotions, salary transparency and flexibility. Most importantly, … [More]
Find Your Niche: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Business
Are you tired of working for someone else and ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? Starting a business can be an excellent route to financial independence but, with so many options, it can be overwhelming to decide which path to take. Here are five tips to help you find the right business idea for you: Consider your passions and interests. Starting a business … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Encuentra tu nicho: 5 consejos para elegir el negocio correcto
¿Estás cansado de trabajar para alguien más y listo para dar el salto al emprendimiento? Comenzar un negocio puede ser una excelente ruta hacia la independencia financiera, pero con tantas opciones, puede ser abrumador decidir qué camino tomar. Aquí hay cinco consejos para ayudarte a encontrar la idea de negocio adecuada para ti: Considera tus pasiones e intereses. … [More]
10 Intricate Social Engineering Techniques That Can Harm Anyone and Ways to Prevent Them
Social engineering attacks use human nature to their advantage, preying on our trust, greed, fear, curiosity, and even our desire to help others. A study shows that 75% of respondents believe that social engineering and phishing attacks are the biggest danger to cybersecurity at their company. Cybersecurity threats are evolving, and while the incidence of traditional attacks … [More]
Area Sellers Still Receiving Top Dollar for Homes Despite Fewer Closed Sales YOY
January delivered a strong start to the year, offsetting a slouching December, according to a report released by Phoenix REALTORS®. Analyzing the latest ARMLS data, there were 6,848 new listings hitting the market, compared to 4,105 in December. As well, average sale prices rose in January from December and sat at $539,617, which was up by nearly $4,000. “The first month of … [More]
