The Federal Trade Commission received more than 330,000 reports of impersonating businesses in 2023. Some of these scammers pretend to be large corporations like Amazon or Best Buy, the FTC says. But small businesses are at risk, too, says Scott Taber, a cybersecurity awareness program specialist at the Michigan Small Business Development Center. “There has … Read more
Purposefulness. Catie Griggs repeated the word, in various forms, four times during the first two minutes of a conversation about the Orioles’ efforts to analyze, restructure and improve their business operations department. Griggs, who was hired by Baltimore over the summer to lead the organization as president of business operations, said her whole purpose goes … Read more
Bank of AmericaOctober 9, 2024 Charlotte, NC – Nearly four in five (78%) small and medium business owners anticipate revenue growth in the next 12 months. This level of confidence includes the majority of business owners, with 76% of women, 82% of Hispanic-Latinos, 84% of Black/African Americans, and 83% of Asian American and Pacific Islander … Read more
Delaware’s largest city will decide whether to welcome a marijuana business or two — maybe three — in the coming weeks as the state prepares for its future with recreational marijuana. A special meeting of the Wilmington City Planning Commission Tuesday night reinstated the ordinance for marijuana cultivation, production, testing or retail locations to be … Read more
In August, US workers quit their jobs at the lowest rate since 2015, barring a drop in April 2020. A slowdown in hiring across the U.S. has left job-changers with fewer options. It’s making it harder for some workers to get raises and promotions. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized … Read more
Passengers are suing Royal Caribbean after a cabin attendant was found guilty of hidden recordings. A class action lawsuit estimates that up to 960 passengers may have been secretly filmed. In a separate lawsuit, a former passenger said she suffered from depression after finding out. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a … Read more
The US is investing heavily in microelectronics. (Photo by Rudolfs Klintsons via Pexels) WASHINGTON – The Department of Defense and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Tuesday the first set of licenses and investment funds approved for small businesses under the Small Business Investment Company’s (SBICCT) Critical Technology Initiative ). Together, the government plans to … Read more
Inflation has fallen from pandemic highs, but one economist does not expect a return to 2%. Rate cuts and other changes in the economy point to 3%+ long-term inflation, says Steven Blitz. Blitz shares three trades for investors to prepare for a high inflation environment. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a … Read more
Janelle Monáe briefly interrupts a Zoom interview The Hollywood Reporter to get up from a chair and allow the camera to get a better look at a key part of her ensemble — a black T-shirt with her face on it and text that reads “Monáe Manor: From the Mad Mind of Janelle Monáe.” The … Read more