Is your small business one of the millions still looking for workers? According to a recent survey by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, “more than half of US small-business owners said they had open positions they could not fill in May.” A tight labor market is a tricky spot for a small business, as […]
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5 Signs Your Business is Franchisable
Are you looking to expand your business? Do you want to make money off other people’s capital? Would you like to operate in multiple locations and tap growing demand in different geographical locations, without personally funding and managing operations? Then franchising could be the answer to efficiently scaling your business. If your business has been […]
10 Ways to Leverage Your Skills & Help Non-Profits
Maybe you’re unexpectedly unemployed, so you’re struggling to find time to volunteer amidst all the interviews and job applications. Perhaps, you’re yearning to make a positive contribution, but it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to juggle work and philanthropy. Regardless of your circumstances, it can be challenging to uncover the right volunteer opportunity… so, […]
Are Digital Economies in US States and Cities Pandemic-Ready?
Many people have been forced to change their working habits because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendations for sheltering-in-place and social distancing. Taking work online and using advanced technology are ways to counter the current restrictions. To avoid the rising unemployment some even find themselves seeking new careers within the digital economy. Self-storage search […]
7+ Innovative Applications of AI in the Legal Domain
AI has shifted the business landscape within multiple industries, creating various new opportunities for improved performance and productivity. Today’s computers are so advanced they can execute high-level analysis, evaluating large volumes of data to extract meaningful insight which can be used to make better business decisions. AI has already taken control of various aspects of […]
How Can the New LinkedIn Help Your Small Business?
When LinkedIn first came out most people were reluctant to join. It was just seen as an online resume – something else you have to update every time you gain new work experience. More people joined after a while, but they still only logged on once or twice a year to update their resumes and […]
Think the Economy’s Headed South? 10 Recession-Proof Small Businesses
I don’t like to be an alarmist, but I continue to believe that we live in very unsettled economic times. There are some major unknowns that could push the economy south quickly and in a major way, such as: The price of Apple stock. If it tanks, it might be like a second Internet bubble […]
Why VC Funding Might Not Be for You
It’s an exciting time for startups and aspiring business founders. With investors pumping so much money into the industry it’s easy to see why. We’re hearing more and more about “unicorns” valued at more than a billion dollars and companies spending enormous sums to acquire other businesses. The numbers look amazing. But not all funding […]
