The U.S. economy has been hit by one thing after another the past couple of years – COVID-19 and the resulting supply chain issues, a labor shortage, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and high inflation. Small business owners are feeling the brunt of it, and many aren’t confident that economic conditions will improve any time soon. The Small Business Optimism Index was down 2.4 … [More]
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DAY 1: PHX Startup Week 2022
Phoenix Startup Week
Hope you're ready for a packed-full first day of knowledge sharing and networking at PHX Startup Week 2022. If you are attending in person, scroll down for location & parking details. All attendees should download and use the Whova app to connect with everyone and access sessions. We invite all from the #yesPHX community to join us at our daily happy hours happening at … [More]
Earth Day: America’s Mayors Are Leading the Way on Climate Change
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America's mayors continue to lead the fight against climate change through innovative policies and programs that are building climate resiliency, promoting the use of clean energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in cities across the country. In recognition of the 52nd Earth Day, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez released the following … [More]
Small Business Productivity Apps That Can Help Your Company Soar
by Susan Anable
From business operations to personal productivity, it’s no surprise that business owners are exploring the benefits that new productivity apps provide. Whether you own a startup, or are looking for ways to improve your company, take a few minutes to explore these resourceful apps to help get you started! Homebase. It makes hiring and onboarding run smoothly with team … [More]
5 Steps to Overcoming a Skills Gap and Increasing Your Earning Power
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The U.S. labor shortage remains problematic for many employers, and a skills gap is exacerbating the situation as companies struggle to find employees who fit their needs. According to McKinsey & Company, 87% of companies worldwide acknowledge either a current or future skills gap. As people seek a new position or advancement in the wake of the Great Resignation, Great … [More]
The Importance of Managing Stress without Alcohol
by Dr. Tara Ostrom, Medical Director for Optum
We all have stress in our lives. Whether it’s a demanding job, juggling responsibilities at home or simply dealing with the challenges that life inevitably brings. In recent years, living through the unprecedented uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as other global external factors, have compounded this stress. According to a recent American Psychological Association … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: Inflación: 7 consejos para ayudar a las pequeñas empresas a superar la inflación
por Edgar R. Olivo
Ser propietario de una pequeña empresa durante los últimos dos años ha venido con una serie de desafíos, y ahora con una inflación creciente. De acuerdo con la Oficina de estadísticas laborales, la inflación de EE. UU. subió a un nuevo máximo de cuatro décadas del 8,5 % en marzo con respecto al mismo mes del año anterior, impulsada por el aumento de los costos de la energía y … [More]
Inflation: 7 Tips to Help Small Businesses Ride Inflation
by Edgar R. Olivo
Being a small business owner during the last two years has come with its set of challenges, and now rising inflation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. inflation surged to a new four-decade high of 8.5% in March from the same month a year ago, driven by skyrocketing energy and food costs, supply constraints and strong consumer demand. These new challenges … [More]
How to Use the Right Side of Your Brain to Build Relationships with Your Team
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Being an effective leader requires numerous attributes, but which side of the brain is most important in connecting with today’s workplace? One thing seems certain: Leaders using one hemisphere of their brain almost exclusively may not command the room like they used to. Though business leadership for decades has leaned toward left-brain thinking – the analytical, … [More]
New Social App Combines Reality with Risks
by Aaron Jones
Applications like BeReal and TikTok are often in the news due to security concerns, but most users are ignorant to the dangers posed by these tools. TikTok was released in September of 2016 and BeReal started sometime in January of 2020. Both applications encourage users to create media of their immediate surroundings and collects a phenomenal amount of data from … [More]
