[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] If it’s June in Florida, that means it’s hurricane season. With officials predicting near-normal activity this season, with 12 to 17 named storms and as many as four major hurricanes, it is not too late for businesses to review their disaster plans. According to the National Federal of Independent Business, there are steps […]Read More
The gig economy is expected to reach $455.63 billion by 2030, driven by factors such as increasing adoption of digitalization, changing work preferences, and rising inflation. More than half of the gig workforce will fall within the age group of 28 and 43 years, with the rate of female participation in freelance jobs increasing. Since […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] According to Steve Jobs, “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” Throughout my career in Corporate America, whether as a supervisor, manager or vice president, I struggled to understand why almost any position on the organizational chart became a “leadership position.” I watched people […]Read More
The craft brewing business accounted for nearly $29 billion in beer sales last year, which is nearly one-quarter of the $120 billion beer industry revenue in the U.S. But of the nearly 10,000 craft brewers in the country, only about 1% are Black individuals, according to a media release. At the recently concluded Annual Craft […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] One question I get all the time is: “How can I get my website on the first page of Google?” The answer is – it’s complicated. But one way to help drive relevant traffic to your website is by promising answers to questions that your customers (and future customers) have. One way to […]Read More
Agriculture lags most other major industries in terms of integrating data management through artificial intelligence, but it’s catching up very quickly. AI robots can help with crop picking during labor shortages, and can help businesses save money on irrigation and pesticide application. AI can even help prepare growers for a warming climate, according to researchers […]Read More
[wp_ulike style=”wp-ulike-pro-default”] Every company has the power to create positive change for the environment — no matter how big or small. It’s what many consumers want to see from the businesses they frequent, as well. Seventy-seven percent feel it’s “extremely important” for businesses to operate sustainably, according to a Bentley-Gallup Force for Good poll. For […]Read More
Small-business owners can get plenty of tips and some handy tools for success and celebrate National Small Business Week at the same time. The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) co-sponsors and the schedule for a Virtual Summit, taking place May 2-3. This year’s NSBW Virtual Summit will […]Read More
A California cannabis company has added April 20 as a paid day off for its employees. Long considered a day to celebrate cannabis and the legalization movement, Sacramento-based company Conception Nurseries is adding “420 Day” to its list of official holidays. “The paid holiday is the company’s way of showing gratitude for the hard work […]Read More
Over the past several months, some crypto companies have suspended withdrawals or halted operations. In some cases, these companies have represented to their customers that their products are eligible for FDIC deposit insurance coverage, which may lead customers of these companies to believe, mistakenly, that their money or investments are safe. The FDIC is concerned […]Read More