The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2020 term, and many of its decisions will have a positive impact on small businesses. NFIB submitted several amici briefs this term to advocate on behalf of small businesses on issues such as regulations, taxes, and property ownership. “The U.S. Supreme Court is the last line of defense for small businesses and this term was a … [More]
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EN NEGOCIOS: Coaching de alto impacto: 7 habilidades que llevarán los resultados de su coaching al siguiente nivel
por Edgar R. Olivo
En la economía actual, la flexibilidad es un rasgo clave en una fuerza laboral distribuida. Los líderes y los equipos deben adoptar la diversidad, la inclusión y la equidad para tener éxito en el futuro del trabajo. El coaching como habilidad se ha convertido en la máxima competencia para los gerentes y líderes de equipos. La capacidad de participar en conversaciones … [More]
High-Impact Coaching: 7 Skills That Will Take Your Coaching Results to the Next Level
by Edgar R. Olivo
In today's economy, flexibility is a key trait to have in a distributed workforce. Leaders and teams must embrace diversity, inclusion and equity to succeed in the future of work. Coaching as a skill has become the ultimate competency for team managers and leaders. The ability to engage in motivating and empowering conversations can create a safe space for teams to have a … [More]
Beware the Pitfalls as You Seek Money to Launch a Business
inbusinessPHX.com
Not every would-be entrepreneur was discouraged when the COVID-19 pandemic began to cause headaches for businesses across the country. The number of startups surged at a time when opening a new business looked like a questionable move. Now, with things looking up in the economy and in the battle against the virus, even more people may take the plunge and launch their own … [More]
Their Take: Confessions of a CEO: Three COVID Learnings That Changed My Outlook on Leadership
by Pam Kehaly
After more than 30 years in my career, and well before the pandemic, I was unconvinced that a remote or hybrid workforce could really work for us. In fact, many things I thought I knew about culture, collaboration in a workplace setting, relationships with customers, and people’s capacity for change came crashing down … in the best possible way. Here is what I have learned … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: La SBA anuncia la prórroga de las propuestas del programa “piloto de navegadores comunitarios” de 100 millones de dólares hasta el 23 de julio
U.S. Small Business Administration
Hoy, la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios ha anunciado la ampliación de la fecha de solicitud de su nuevo Programa piloto de navegadores comunitarios. La SBA aceptará ahora la presentación de propuestas hasta el 23 de julio de 2021, y prevé tomar decisiones de adjudicación en septiembre de 2021. Esta nueva iniciativa, establecida por la Ley del plan de rescate estadounidense … [More]
U.S. Home Prices Gains Higher Compared to Prior Month
Radian
Home prices across the United States rose at an annualized rate of 11.5 percent in May 2021 from April 2021, according to Radian Home Price Index (HPI) data released today by Red Bell Real Estate, LLC, a Radian Group Inc. company (NYSE: RDN). The company believes the Radian HPI is the most comprehensive and timely measure of U.S. housing market prices and conditions available … [More]
El arte de las entrevistas: Cómo formular las preguntas adecuadas para una contratación eficaz
por Edgar R. Olivo
Las pequeñas empresas de todo el país y las industrias están sintiendo el impacto de la escasez de mano de obra como uno de los muchos impactos de la pandemia. Esto tiene efectos profundos en nuestros servicios diarios, como reparaciones retrasadas del aire acondicionado, vuelos más caros y atención médica más lenta. Los gerentes comerciales de todo el mundo están encontrando … [More]
The Art of Interviews: How to Ask the Right Questions for Effective Hiring
by Edgar R. Olivo
Small businesses all across the country and industries are feeling the pinch of a labor shortage as one of the many impacts of the pandemic. This has profound effects on our everyday services, such as delayed A/C repairs, more expensive flights and slower healthcare. Business managers everywhere are finding ways to attract new hires with sign-on bonuses, competitive benefit … [More]
4 Basic Blunders Every New Business Needs to Avoid
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Entrepreneurs launch new businesses with visions of rapid growth and burgeoning profits dancing in their heads. But wishing and hoping for growth and success is one thing; making them happen is quite another, says Stephen E. Gerard, an entrepreneur and the ForbesBooks author of Stuck in the Middle Seat: The Five Phases to Becoming a Midcareer Entrepreneur. “Launching a … [More]
The Need for Diversity on Corporate Boards and How to Get There
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When companies such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Under Armour and others added more women and minorities to their boards of directors this past year, much was made of their efforts toward board diversity. But despite gains, diversity on corporate boards continues to be the exception rather than the rule. “While people like to talk about the need for diversity, the fact … [More]
Considerations for Business Reopening after Coronavirus
by Eric Roudi
OpenWorks has worked hard over the past year to support businesses in their efforts to maintain a safe and healthy workplace through the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, we are proud to begin helping businesses prepare to reopen. As you begin taking the next steps, it’s important to consider all the potential issues and pitfalls of reopening. As a reputable commercial cleaning … [More]
Making an Impact Through Virtual Volunteerism
by Valerie Jones
Organizations in Phoenix have been faced with two logistical challenges – an increased demand for services, and the fact that volunteering rates hit a record-low in 2020 – both of these fueled exponentially by the pandemic. Despite these challenges, our community has demonstrated how strong and resilient we are by finding new ways to reach out to one another, support our local … [More]
How Gratitude Can Strengthen and Grow a Business during a Crisis
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The COVID-19 crisis has affected people in every way imaginable, including the way they view their life. For some, the pandemic has made them stop taking good things and people in their life for granted; for others, the silver linings are harder to find. Having and showing gratitude in the midst of a crisis can be difficult, but research shows that it improves one’s health … [More]
4 Steps to Get More Eyes on Your Digital Content
by Lisa Apolinski
Think you know how much data is created every day? Think again. Here are some shocking data growth statistics from techjury: Every single day, humans create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data (a quintillion is a one followed by 18 zeros). If we look at data created since 2019, it would account for 90 percent of the world’s data. Just today, 95 million photos and videos … [More]
Don’t Be The ‘Hot Mess’ Boss: 5 Communication Habits of the Emotionally Intelligent Leader
by Liz Uram
We’ve all seen it. The leader who receives bad news in a meeting and, with a loud outburst of disgust, slams their fist on the table. Or the leader who becomes overcome by their emotions and breaks down in tears. From one emotional extreme to the other, neither of these leaders instills confidence or trust in their team. Working for an emotionally unstable boss results in a … [More]
En Negocios: Dispositivos de energía inteligente: 6 formas en que las pequeñas empresas pueden ser ecológicas con tecnología inteligente
por Edgar R. Olivo
Dispositivos de energía inteligente están desempeñando un rol más importante en la manera en que las pequeñas empresas se transforman en ser más eficiente y sostenible de crecer. Un dispositivo inteligente es cualquier dispositivo electrónico que se puede conectar a su sistema de energía, con o sin Internet, que puede interactuar con otros dispositivos y tomar algunas … [More]
Smart Energy Devices: 6 Ways Small Businesses Can Go Green with Smart Technology
by Edgar R. Olivo
Smart energy devices are playing a bigger role in how small businesses transform to a more efficient and sustainable way to grow. A smart device is any electronic device that can be connected to your energy system, with or without the internet, that can interact with other devices and make some decisions on its own. Lighting, alarm systems, doorbells, office equipment and … [More]
