Fear can be crippling in any area of life, and it often has a negative impact on a person’s career. Colleen Oakley of LearnVest recently consulted with several successful entrepreneurs to compile a list of advice for the professionally timid: Let others challenge you. Marc Sampogna, CEO and Founder of Canopy Brand Group, explains: “You… Continue Reading
In a move that will have a significant impact on precious metal dealers of the recent Arizona vote reveal that gold and silver may become legal currency in the state. Approved by the state House early this month, the legislation cleared the Senate by an 18-10 vote. The motion will now be passed to Republican… Continue Reading
ShopKeep, an iPad POS point of sale system, was developed by business owner Jason Richelson to suit the needs of those standing “behind the counter.” The ShopKeep system helps retailers simplify sales by allowing users to add items, select a payment method, add a gratuity and complete the transaction by tapping on an iPad. Reuters… Continue Reading
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has shared numerous tips throughout the two decades of his business. What originally began as an online bookstore has become an entrepreneurial empire thanks to hard work, creative ideas, and high standards. John Greathouse, a contributor to Forbes Magazine, listed 5 success tips from Bezos: Establish a High Hiring… Continue Reading
With three killed and over 200 wounded, Boston is still reeling from the aftermath of the marathon bombings. Small businesses have reported millions of dollars of losses as a result of the blasts as well. According to Reuters, hundreds of visitors have flocked to Boston’s Boylston Street in an effort to help local businesses get… Continue Reading
Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!, has finally addressed her decision to set a work-from-home ban. The new policy, which was announced in February, will come into effect on June 1st. The new mother spoke about her decision with numerous HR professionals, explaining that “people are more productive when they’re alone,” but “more collaborative and innovative… Continue Reading
On Friday, Wells Fargo & Co. reported a surprising 23% rise in first quarter profit. However, the bank’s mortgage business has showed signs of slowing while net interest margins shrink as well. Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest U.S. bank, has been considered the leading home lender ever since the financial crises. The bank’s recent decline in… Continue Reading
A recent Reuters report reveals that 496,000 Americans stopped pursuing employment opportunities in the month of March, bringing employment rates to a 4+ year low. Conway G. Gittens reports. Continue Reading
Nick D’Aloisio, a 17-year-old London schoolboy recently sold his smartphone news app to Yahoo! for $30 million. He advises anyone with a tech idea to just do it, explaining that the money is there, “just waiting for clever new moves.” “If you have a good idea, or you think there’s a gap in the market,… Continue Reading
Small businesses are supporting the modernization of South Florida’s Sun Life Stadium. The Miami Dolphins are hoping to gain public funding as well. According to the team, small businesses are hoping to benefit benefit from a sale tax rebate and a Miami-Dade County hotel tax are approved to fund the stadium improvements. “It just helps… Continue Reading