Business News Small Business Technology Why Self-Driving Technology Is Existential FILE – In this Sept. 19, 2019 file photo, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks during his news conference at … [+] the National Press Club in Washington. On Monday, Feb. 4, 2020, Bezos asked a California court to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against him by his girlfriend’s brother, Michael Sanchez. In Sanchez’s lawsuit filed […] Written by imesocial June 27, 2020June 27, 2020
Business News Small Business Last Chance For Small Businesses To Apply For PPP Funding Is June 30 June 30 is the deadline for small businesses to apply for PPP funding, a key element of the CARES Act stimulus plan passed by Congress and signed by President Trump to kick-start the economy, which was reeling from the coronavirus. US President Donald Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 in the […] Written by imesocial June 27, 2020June 27, 2020
Business News Small Business Is Square In The Wrong For Withholding Thousands Of Dollars From Their Clients? I don’t have to tell you why 2020 has been a tough year for independent business owners. We’re still in the middle of a pandemic (with few signs of slowing down anytime soon), a deteriorating economy crippled with high unemployment, and the possibility of more shutdowns and quarantines potentially looming. On top of those issues, […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Business News Small Business Dr. Bronner’s Joins Brands In A Push For Regenerative Organic Certification Dr. Bronner’s launches its first regenerative organic certified product — coconut oil from Sri … [+] Lanka. Dr. Bronner’s This summer Dr. Bronner’s announced its first Regenerative Organic Certified product: coconut oil from Sri Lanka. Critics may ask, another certification? Yes. As the term “regenerative” begins to be used more widely, and possibly replacing sustainable, […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Business News Small Business Verizon Introduces A Rewards Card; Online Banking Spikes During Pandemic Verizon Launches No-Annual-Fee Visa Card with Competitive Rewards on Groceries, Gas and Dining Verizon and Synchrony have partnered to launch the new Verizon Visa Card, exclusively available to Verizon wireless customers. The Verizon Visa Card offers Verizon customers the chance to earn generous rewards and redeem them to offset their monthly bill or a new smartphone, all at […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Business CoronaVirus News Small Business Global Food Giant Adopts Stakeholder Model To Survive COVID-19 And The Long-Term Danone becomes first large public Entreprise à Mission company, committing to serving all of its … [+] stakeholders Danone A change in French law and a global pandemic have accelerated Danone’s pursuit of a stakeholder-driven business structure that aligns social and environmental benefit with the bottom line. Earlier today at its annual general meeting, Danone’s board […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Business Marketing News Small Business 5 Digital Marketing Channels Your Business (Still) Isn’t Using To Acquire Customers STEVE WASTERVAL In today’s marketing world, many freelancers and small businesses are constantly trying to find new customers, thinking that this will help them grow their profits. In reality, they are chasing the wrong pathway to growth. Instead of trying to scale how many customers you have, I am all about trying to scale how […] Written by imesocial June 26, 2020June 26, 2020
Business News Small Business Tax Filing Date Hasn’t Budged, But Treasury Is Thinking About It Getty Will he or won’t he? That’s the question on the minds of taxpayers and tax professionals alike as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin continues to mull extending the tax filing deadline for 2020. As it currently stands, the 2019 tax filing deadline remains July 15, 2020. Last year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) received and processed […] Written by imesocial June 25, 2020June 25, 2020
Business News Small Business What You Need To Know And FAQs The SBA has issued new guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. Get answers to … [+] the most commonly asked questions on PPP loans and forgiveness. © SkyLine- Adobe Stock By Neil Hare With the June 30, 2020, deadline for applying for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fast approaching, and $130 billion […] Written by imesocial June 25, 2020June 25, 2020
Business CoronaVirus News Small Business The Tel Aviv Tech Startups That Are Solving COVID-19 Challenges The skyline of Tel Aviv, Israel Getty At the heart of Israel’s Startup Nation, Tel Aviv’s tech sector is booming, with the highest number of startups per capita in the world and a startup hub that is rapidly expanding. The city boasts a large number of accelerators, shared workspaces, and venture capital funds, but its […] Written by imesocial June 25, 2020June 25, 2020
Business News Small Business Travel CEO Wants CDC To Set ‘Clear’ Guidelines As 77% Of Travel Agencies Face Closure Prior to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, the travel industry accounted for one in 10 jobs worldwide, and more than 50% in some tourism-centric destinations. With cruise ships mothballed and airline schedules still at minimal levels, Zane Kerby, the president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), says a large portion of his […] Written by imesocial June 25, 2020June 25, 2020
Business Economy News Small Business Women’s Grant Program Accepting Applications Now To Stimulate Creativity And Revolutionize Business In A New Economy Nell Merlino has been an activist and an entrepreneur for most of her career. The founder of Take Your Daughter To Work in the 1990s has worked nationally and internationally to champion women and girls. The road has been long, and she continues to lean into the curves to gain momentum and help women connect and prosper. […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business How to News Small Business How To Find New Clients When You Still Have Bills To Pay Need More Clients to Pay My Bills Steve Wasterval I recently got a glowing review for my book from a dear reader named James (thank you, James!), and I want to share it because, despite the positive message, he only gave me 4 stars! —but for a very interesting reason: “The book tells you how to recreate […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business News Services Small Business A Restorative Justice Program Seeks To End America’s Epidemic Of Violence Ashoka Fellow Danielle Sered, founder of Common Justice. Paul Lewis Anderson Prison reform has become a priority in America’s movements for social and racial justice. Is reform also the key to reducing violence in society? Danielle Sered started and leads Common Justice, America’s only “alternative to prison” program for people charged in the adult criminal […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business CoronaVirus How to News Small Business What To Know About Applying For The PPP And Loan Forgiveness PPP loans remain available until June 30 even for small businesses starting to reopen. Getty Time is running out on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). June 30 is the deadline for small businesses to apply for forgivable PPP loans. Even for businesses now reopening, the PPP is still available as a source of Covid-19 financial […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business CoronaVirus How to Management News Small Business Emergency Funding And Covid-19 Crisis Counseling For Miller Center Entrepreneurs Pollinate Group entrepreneur selling a solar light to a customer in Bangalore Neville Sukhia Back in March and April, the folks at the Pollinate Group were in a state of emergency, like most small businesses around the world. For the past seven years, the Melbourne, Australia-based enterprise had trained and developed women in poor areas […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business CoronaVirus How to News Small Business 5 Tips To Get Back On Track You might need to make a few adjustments to your business budget to get back on track financially … [+] post-coronavirus. Getty Your business budget puts you in control of your company. It helps you avoid overspending and track financial goals. But with the coronavirus in full swing, you may have had to throw your […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business CoronaVirus Management News Services Small Business Diversity In The Workplace Is Now More Critical Than Ever It’s been over 50 years since the Civil Rights Act made discrimination in the workplace illegal. During that period, equality acts around the world have been updated and implemented, yet problems relating to diversity and inclusivity (D&I) in the workplace persist. The broad-reaching ramifications of the global pandemic are the latest challenge. Global Pandemic Poses […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business CoronaVirus News Small Business Sports Trump ‘Wants To Run A Campaign,’ Biden ‘Wants To Run A Country’ TOPLINE Billionaire Mark Cuban sparred with Sean Hannity during a Tuesday night appearance on the Fox News host’s show, saying that he believes Joe Biden is ready to assume the presidency over Donald Trump—who he claims just “wants to run a campaign”—in the latest political comments Cuban’s made amid the runup to the November election. […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Blogging Business How to Services Small Business Video Web Design How to Edit a WordPress Homepage (Easily & Effectively) Do you want to create a custom homepage for your WordPress site? By default, WordPress shows your blog posts on the homepage. But you might want your website homepage to show something a bit different such as a landing page that highlights your products, services, etc. In this article, we’ll show you how to easily […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business CoronaVirus Management News Small Business Sports 12 Ways Investors Can Harm Your Company The venture capital world isn’t quite the wild west, but you need to have your wits about you Getty Having a good VC on your side can be a game-changer. They bring capital, connections, and expertise. Skills and knowledge gained in previous roles, along with a broad perspective from working with many companies, are great […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business How to News Small Business Overcoming Public Speaking Fear During Pandemic And New Normal Getty Public speaking is the number one business development strategy for professionals, consultants, and high-end service providers. But what if public speaking unleashes a flock of butterflies in your stomach? Overcoming the challenge of public speaking first involves managing the stress that comes with it. High levels of stress can affect your brain’s memory and […] Written by imesocial June 24, 2020June 24, 2020
Business CoronaVirus Employment How to News Small Business Key Takeaways For Executives/Companies Negotiating Employment Agreements I founded Linden Law Partners, LLC, a boutique business law firm focused on M&A, private equity and executive comp. Getty The recently filed Oliver Luck v. Vince McMahon lawsuit is a high-profile case between nationally known businessmen (particularly McMahon), but there are everyday takeaways that can serve any company or executive well when negotiating high-stakes employment […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Business How to News Small Business Why Expertise Matters And How To Find It Former private equity partner-turned-CEO. Helping business leaders connect and work with elite third parties. Founder and CEO of BluWave. Getty As Covid-19 continues to debilitate the world economy, just about every company is trying to figure out how to navigate the hazy path ahead. The pandemic won’t last forever, and companies have to be thinking about […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Business Internet News Small Business Google Mapped The Internet—Brightseed Is Mapping The Hidden Connection Between Plants And Human Health Brightseed’s Co-Founders: Sofia Elizondo, Jim Flatt & Lee Chae © Nicola Parisi. All Rights Reserved. Just as Google indexed the internet, Brightseed is in the early stages of indexing the plant kingdom’s molecular structures in order to uncover previously unknown compounds that offer humans (and other animal species) health benefits. Humankind has long known that […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Business News Small Business Four Steps To Ensure Your Company’s Next Project Is A Success Jeannette is the CEO of Lurdez Consulting Group. She brings over 20 years of project management success to her work helping companies. Getty For decades, project management has become an essential aspect of running a business in corporate America and around the world. Unfortunately, the management of projects is not as straightforward as many people might […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Business News Shopping Small Business Our New Shopping Habits Are Reshaping Modern Commerce CEO at Whitebox, a company dedicated to being an end-to-end eCommerce technology partner to take products from factory floor to front door. Getty COVID-19 has brought about sweeping overnight changes to the way we do everything, from staying in touch with our loved ones to how we shop for basic necessities. It’s likely for many of […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Business News Small Business Why You Should Ask for Introductions, Not Referrals According to Oechsli Institute research , there is a major difference between asking for an introduction and asking for a referral. Eight out of every ten clients will be happy to introduce you to someone they know. That same number will feel awkward when you ask for a general referral—they feel imposed upon. However, they […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Business News Small Business Three Ways To Help Your Company Weather Uncertainty CEO of Catalyst Connect, a Premium Zoho Partner. Getty Business leaders everywhere can attest to the increasing difficulty of ensuring that their team members remain on the same page as their company grows. When each department has its own set of goals and concerns, keeping everyone moving in the same direction is no small feat. That’s […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
Business CoronaVirus News Small Business How Small Business Owners Can Profit During And After Covid-19 The COVID-19 pandemic badly damaged small businesses across America—and probably across the … [+] globe—and has caused many companies to close shop for good. Getty The Covid-19 pandemic badly damaged small businesses across America—and probably across the globe—and has caused many companies to close shop for good. While this is, of course, unfortunate to those […] Written by imesocial June 23, 2020June 23, 2020
