Small business earnings hit record level
The new tax law and strong economy teamed up in April to deliver the best small business earnings report ever recorded in the 45-year history of the National Federation of Independent Business’s Small Business Optimism survey. Overall, the Optimism Index itself continued at historic highs, registering a level of 104.8, a 0.1-point gain over March. […]
read moreWhy the future ‘ain’t what it used to be’ by the time we get there and what that means for your business
Futurists are always wrong. That’s a rock-solid truth I’ve learned over the years. This is particularly important at our current point in human history because many of our highest profile business leaders have become futurists. This is because many of our highest profile business leaders are also technology leaders, and technological developments prompt envisioning the […]
read moreThis week in small business: A cornucopia of practical, actionable advice
I think the best way to sum up this week’s collection of curated content is with the word “practical.” Experts from around the Internet give us practical tips and insights that we can act on now, and now is the best time to make improvements. Leadership, management, and productivity In David Nour’s conversation with Molly […]
read moreHow to mold managers that propel your business success
Here’s a shocking fact of U.S. businesses: Leadership training doesn’t typically happen until managers have been on the job for some 10 years. I think it’s easy to understand why this is so. Very often individuals sort of “morph” or evolve into management positions. It can happen several different ways: The organization grows and a […]
read moreCheck out this sophisticated scam to celebrate World Password Day
Question: When can losing weight and increasing your level of fitness lead to identity theft? Answer: When you use one of the super popular apps to track your diet and exercise. About 150 million MyFitnessPal users had their email addresses and login information hacked back in February. The breach put user names, email addresses, and […]
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