The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is hosting a cybersecurity summit to help provide small businesses with resources and guidance on how to best protect themselves online, the organization announced. Scheduled for each Wednesday in October, the virtual SBA Cyber Summit will feature industry leaders, experts and entrepreneurs to share knowledge and tools to protect… Continue reading SBA Hosting Cybersecurity Summit for Small Businesses
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Survey of Hourly Workers Identifies Top Employee Concerns
Homebase, an employee management app, recently released results from its latest survey of nearly 500 small business hourly workers on their top concerns and priorities, the company announced. The survey found the following: Despite historic inflation increases, competitive wages are NOT the top priority for hourly workers. Schedule control and flexibility (57%) and good team… Continue reading Survey of Hourly Workers Identifies Top Employee Concerns
Using Content to Grow Your Brand
Creating impactful digital content can resonate with your audience and propel your brand forward…
Improving Your Shop’s Social Media Presence
Tips to help your shop build a strong social media presence and reach potential customers…
Money In the Bank
This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. By Mark E. Battersby The recent wave of bank failures has put a new focus on the security and stability of financial institutions. Even with protections in place, a bank’s failure can be disruptive, causing delays and confusion regarding access to funds,… Continue reading Money In the Bank
UPS Workers Approve New Labor Contract
UPS workers have ratified a new contract with the company, according to an announcement from the Teamsters union. The deal passed with 86.3% of votes, the highest contract vote in the history of Teamsters at UPS, according to the union. UPS and the Teamsters union, which represents about 340,000 workers at the delivery giant, reached… Continue reading UPS Workers Approve New Labor Contract
Report: Workers Expecting Record-High Salary for New Jobs
The amount of money most workers want now to accept a job reached a record high this year, according to CNBC. Citing a New York Federal Reserve employment survey released Monday, the average “reservation wage,” or the minimum acceptable salary offer to switch jobs, rose to $78,645 during the second quarter of 2023. The reported… Continue reading Report: Workers Expecting Record-High Salary for New Jobs
Key Performance Indicators Report — August 2023
Sponsored by RANDYS Worldwide – A comprehensive source for industry insights, exclusive interviews, new and used vehicle data, economic analysis, consumer reporting, relevant global affairs and more…
KPI — August 2023: The Brief
While consumer confidence and sentiment are on the rise, inflation and labor shortages continue to impact small businesses…
KPI — August 2023: State of Business
Consumer demand remains strong and inventory levels are rising, giving the industry a positive outlook for 2024…
KPI — August 2023: State of the Economy
According to some experts, the job market is returning to a pre-pandemic normal thanks to steady growth and low unemployment…
KPI — August 2023: Consumer Trends
Despite rising interest rates, data shows consumers are more upbeat about the economy compared to recent months…
Is Your Business Network Stale?
This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Networking is a crucial part of business growth and success. We all have them—those few, yet important, business contacts that we connect with every so often by phone, email or in-person at industry shows or events. They are other businesspeople who we… Continue reading Is Your Business Network Stale?
Meyer Distributing Partners With OFS Office Furniture
Meyer Distributing has formed a new partnership with OFS, an office furnishing manufacturer, the company announced. OFS is an 86-year-old family-owned office furnishings manufacturer that provides a variety of seating and workspace solutions for businesses. “Together, we have identified a growth channel in performance office seating propelled by the “work happens everywhere” movement as employers… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Partners With OFS Office Furniture
How Brand Clarity Impacts Your Marketing Strategy
An upcoming webinar will discuss how the brand strategy process works and the impact it can have on your marketing efforts…