Business

In the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship, small businesses grapple with challenges that have the power to mold their destiny. Amidst these challenges, one notable blunder can lead to downfall. In fact, 20% of small businesses fail within the first year, and about half don’t make it past five years, according to the Bureau of Labor … Read more

I began building a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program five years ago at Riskified. What began as an opportunity to give back to the communities where our employees live, and work has grown into a robust program recently rebranded as Riskified Cares. This blog will outline the many positive impacts of a CSR program on … Read more

When setting out to start a business, creating an awareness for the service or product offered can be key to growing a consumer base. Some folks choose to run advertisements in their local newspaper or look to online marketing. Billboards, flyers, and posters on message boards are also common ways to spread the word about … Read more

Former child star Alyson Stoner opened up about being taken advantage of financially as a young actor, claiming they lost nearly $500,000 to questionable business managers.  “I haven’t spoken about my financials much, but sadly being taken advantage [of] isn’t a unique experience,” the Step Up star, 30, captioned a TikTok video on Friday, August … Read more

A map shows a planned 2-mile closure of Colo. 257 from U.S. 34 Business to Crossroads Boulevard. (Courtesy/Colorado Department of Transportation) A highway between Greeley and Windsor will close for 20 days next month for major bridge repairs. From 7 a.m. on Sept. 5 through 7 p.m. on Sept. 25, Colo. 257 from north of … Read more

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Effingham County Childcare Research Committee, in collaboration with Project CHILD, will offer a free Strengthening Business Practices Workshop for licensed in-home childcare providers and those considering opening an Effingham County in-home childcare business on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 4. Led by Project CHILD Recruitment and Quality Specialist, Courtney Hatcher, the workshop will … Read more

By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon Updated: 6 hours ago Published: 6 hours ago (iStock / Getty Images) More than three-quarters of Alaska parents reported missing work because of child care issues, a leading business advocate told the group advising Gov. Mike Dunleavy on child care policy. Kati Capozzi, the Alaska Chamber’s executive director, said that … Read more