As health care costs continue to rise, providers and health insurance companies often are at odds. It’s a constant push and pull relationship, as physicians and hospitals try to get paid for services, and health plans try to streamline patient utilization to appropriate use to reduce cost. Patients sometimes face gaps in care, end up paying more than expected for premiums … [More]
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5 Quick Steps to Manage an Underperforming Employee
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Overlooking underperforming employees can be detrimental to a business. An employee who doesn’t get the job done can lead to another employee picking up the slack. This can in turn lead to burnout and the resignation of a quality team member. Once you let one employee get away with poor performance, many more will follow. Communications expert Eric M. Bailey shares his tips … [More]
Consumers: What You May Not Know About ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Services
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"Buy now, pay later" services are responsible for $100 million in annual transactions and have quickly become a go-to financial tool for millions of Americans. Although these options provide an easier way to make purchases, they aren’t without risks. “People love the convenience, but there remains a lot of misunderstanding surrounding BNPL services and their impact on … [More]
3 Lessons when Struggling to Overcome Reputation Issues
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Getting your life back on track after a major crisis is never easy, but it’s perhaps even tougher when your reputation is on the line. Carlos Legaspy, owner and CEO of Insight Securities, knows about such trials and tribulations. When he blew the whistle on a massive Ponzi scheme run by a company his firm had provided services to, the fraud’s perpetrators shifted the blame … [More]
Home Buyers Gaining Time and Options as Competition Eases
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Home shoppers are finding more options to choose from, more time to make decisions and even price cuts in some areas, according to Zillow's® latest market report1. That's largely because intensifying affordability challenges are thinning competition from a crowded field and giving newfound leverage to those who remain. "Those who can weather this storm of … [More]
Why Businesses That Embrace Diversity Will Have An Edge In Tough Economic Times
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As economists fret about a looming recession, business leaders who vowed to make diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) a priority this year may be tempted to put those efforts on hold while they focus on business fundamentals. But that would be a mistake, because DEI isn’t just a feel-good initiative; it’s a significant contributor to business success, says Dr. Nika White, … [More]
New Spaceship Manufacturing Facility in Mesa
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Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., an aerospace and space travel company, today announced it has signed a long-term lease for a new final assembly manufacturing facility for its next-generation Delta class spaceships. Located in Mesa adjacent to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, the facility will be capable of producing up to six spaceships per year and will bring hundreds of … [More]
Home Supply Up for the First Time in Nearly 3 Years
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The number of homes for sale nationwide in June rose 2%, the first annual increase since July 2019, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Supply has built up as the combination of 5.5%-plus mortgage rates, high home prices and a faltering economy push more buyers to the sidelines, thereby creating a more balanced market. Home … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Cómo redactar su declaración de capacidad de una página para su pequeña empresa
por Edgar R. Olivo
Crear un currículum para encontrar trabajo es uno de los primeros pasos que dan los candidatos para atraer empleadores. Las pequeñas empresas deben hacer lo mismo para conseguir un gran contrato mediante la preparación de una declaración de capacidad. Una declaración de capacidad es un documento conciso de una página de sus competencias comerciales. Sirve como un currículum … [More]
How to Write Your One-Page Capability Statement for Your Small Business
by Edgar R. Olivo
Creating a résumé to find a job is one of the first steps candidates do to attract employers. Small businesses must do the same to land a big contract by preparing a capability statement. A capability statement is a concise, one-page document of your business competencies. It serves as a résumé for your business. It provides specific information that will convince potential … [More]
