Almost half of US retailers fear they will be forced to slash prices before the holidays because of the downturn in consumer spending. A poll of 500 retailers found 43 per cent have surplus goods they're desperate to offload - with fashion, homeware, baby and toddler the sectors struggling the most. 47% of merchants surveyed said the problem of excess stock is a major … [More]
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Americans Are Spending an Extra $18,803 to Secure Car Models They Want, Survey Reveals
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As many Americans will be all too aware, the price of just about everything, including vehicles, has skyrocketed over the past year. Indeed, 2021 witnessed the largest 12-month increase for cars in the history of the consumer price index, and prices have continued to increase in 2022. While the market surge has has been great for auto groups, potential buyers have found … [More]
5 Tips to Uplift Female Entrepreneurs during National Women’s Small Business Month
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October marks the celebration of National Women's Small Business Month, which is dedicated to recognizing the accomplishments of women-owned businesses and the important role they play in the economy. Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) honors these trailblazing entrepreneurs and offers tips to support their successes. According to the World Economic … [More]
4 Strategies for Determining Whether a New Marketing Trend Is Right for You
by Jordan Buning
In the early days of the internet, a number of aspiring furniture retailers decided to take their businesses online. The convenience of a “virtual showroom” was undeniable. But consumers who were trained to “try before you buy” ― hand-measuring large objects, sitting in each chair or sofa to judge its comfort ― simply weren’t ready for it. Neither were some furniture makers. … [More]
Arizona Is 8th among Least Impacted States by Climate Change and Natural Disasters, Says Study
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From raging wildfires to tornadoes, floods and hurricanes, the U.S. sees its share of natural disasters every year. The latest of these disasters, Hurricane Ian, may have done as much as $57 billion in damage to Florida and South Carolina. Nine other natural disasters have already caused over $1 billion in damage each during 2022. Millions of Americans’ homes and workplaces … [More]
How to Master Short-Form Videos in Short Order
by John Ferin
So you’ve been assigned to create a short-form video for your company. Maybe you even have a ring light, a tripod, dedicated studio space, or a quality microphone. Now what? Anyone who can hit the “record” and “stop” buttons on an iPhone can make a video. But the goal should not simply be to make a video, to complete the assignment, to check a box. It’s essential to first … [More]
Partnership Shows the Effects of Prison Education and the Transformative Power of a Second Chance
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Building and sustaining a strong pipeline of talent requires heavier investments in education, upskilling, and career development. And in today's job market, it also requires business leaders to evolve their thinking and expand workforce strategies to include individuals who have historically been excluded from job consideration, specifically men and women with a criminal … [More]
Economic Impact Report Underscores Nonprofit’s Outcomes on Youth, Community
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From improved high school graduation rates to reductions in teen pregnancy, food insecurity and underage drinking, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley is making a positive, measurable impact on youth and the greater community. These are the findings from a study by the L. William Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. The … [More]
Goodbye Zoom Gloom: 6 Tips for Better Online Training Facilitation
by Kate Zabriskie
I’m Zoomed out. Done. Toast. Finished. Full. What part of not doing this for a while don’t you get? You know, I think they might be multitasking while I’m trying to teach. (You don’t say, Sherlock.) This virtual stuff is here to stay, and I think I’d like to go. Years after the world went home and most classrooms moved online, a lot of people still haven’t cracked the … [More]
41% of People Report Not Feeling Valued by Their Boss or Employer
by Jonathan Shroyer
A recent study of 1,000 people across the US and Canada conducted by Jonathan Shroyer, CX Innovation Officer at Arise, found that 41% of all people surveyed said they did not feel valued by their boss or company. It also revealed that the top 3 traits people prioritize in a boss are trustworthiness, clear communication and dependability. If you are a boss or perhaps will be … [More]
