Tag: business

July 25, 2024

The core problem that API banking tackles is steep barriers to entry. “In the past, exclusive access to financial data and the ability to execute transactions created a moat around banks, to their benefit but also to their detriment,” says […]

July 25, 2024

Outsourcing can revolutionise business operations by enhancing efficiency, boosting productivity, and significantly reducing costs. However, the real challenge lies not in the decision to outsource, but in executing it effectively to achieve these benefits. This guide delves into the secrets […]

July 24, 2024

When we think of a leader, many of us imagine a magnetic, extroverted person — a “salesperson” who loves socializing and thrives in the spotlight. We associate leadership with traits such as assertiveness and extroversion, just as we do with […]

July 24, 2024

Businesses must stand out to attract discerning customers, especially when targeting high-income audiences. One way to achieve this is by cultivating a sense of luxury. A luxurious business approach can enhance your brand image and attract clientele willing to pay […]

July 19, 2024

Fireworks are a huge part of many summer celebrations, but they can also cause serious damage if used improperly. Unfortunately, one small business in Arlington, Virginia, was the victim of improper use of fireworks during this Independence Day week, causing […]

July 18, 2024

Increasingly popular “earned wage” advances on worker paychecks are consumer loans subject to existing federal laws, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said, moving to set federal guard rails for a fast-growing market. In proposed interpretive guidance, the agency […]

July 17, 2024

Every year, thousands of workers suffer injuries on the job, many of which are preventable. In 2022, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses. Many of these incidents result from employer negligence, leaving workers […]

July 17, 2024

Imagine a scenario where a sales manager finds a new position with a competitor and hands in their resignation letter. The company’s next move can either put its proprietary data at risk — or ensure a smooth exit that protects […]

July 12, 2024

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee said on Thursday the U.S. economy looks like it is back on track to 2 percent inflation after a bump up earlier this year, suggesting he is gaining confidence the time will soon […]

July 11, 2024

A robust benefits package can offer a competitve edge for any business. But conveying the advantages of those benefits — particularly to a global, dispersed workforce — can be challenging. In a recent report about multinational businesses by Harvard Business […]

July 11, 2024

What is Banking as a Service? Banking as a Service (BaaS) is an emerging business model, within which licensed banks and fintech companies provide banking infrastructure, products, and services to other businesses; those offerings then reach end users through the […]

July 10, 2024

Mom and pop businesses are often an important part of the cities they serve. Even large markets like Miami and Dallas benefit from supporting their local merchants. Below, we share several small business grant opportunities that aim to benefit businesses […]

July 9, 2024

Ask any successful e-commerce or retail owner for a list of the top things that help keep their business running smoothly, and you can bet two areas will be at the top of every list: inventory management and shipping. That’s […]

July 9, 2024

I work in an office of a large company. The work my team does is often stressful, so sometimes staff morale suffers. The managers of my team have created a feelings chart that has giant emoji representing various levels of […]

July 8, 2024

Small-business sales and visits are slowing down as consumers cut back on spending, according to the June 2024 Fiserv Small Business Index. From May to June 2024, sales decreased by 2.9 percent and transactions fell by 1.5 percent. Small-business retail […]

July 8, 2024

Amazon Prime Day — the retail giant’s two-day sale event — is coming up next week, on July 16 and 17, and businesses are prepared. Expectations are high following 2023’s Prime Day success. According to Statista, sales reached an all-time […]

July 5, 2024

To maximize the impact of your LinkedIn Business Profile, it’s crucial to harness the power of LinkedIn Analytics. In this blog post, we’ll explore the five key steps to utilizing and mastering LinkedIn Analytics to enhance your business profile. Step […]

July 3, 2024

Remote work is an amazing concept that more and more enterprises are embracing in 2024. During the pandemic, even some businesses that strongly opposed this model had a chance to try it out, and a lot of them just refused […]

July 2, 2024

It seems that 200 percent of the conversations that I’m having with the teams running our portfolio companies, as well as those with other entrepreneurs across a dozen different industries, are about chatbots, the dominance of the primary large language […]

July 2, 2024

As America celebrates her Independence Day this week, what better time to highlight the military men and women and their families who have continuously made that freedom possible? There’s no way to adequately thank members of the military or veterans […]