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    1. Customer Retention Strategies That Work in Uncertain Times
      Change is one of the few constants in life, especially in business. Enterprises that are able to adapt to change will be able to withstand not only the small fluctuations of everyday operations, but also sudden major disruptions. A global pandemic is but one possibility here; natural disasters and other crises may pull
    2. Flexible work programs can help retain working women if designed thoughtfully
      We are facing a gender equality crisis. The numbers have made for a steady string of headlines recently: We hit a 33-year low in women’s labor participation in January, and nearly 3 million women have dropped out of the workforce compared to a year ago. Since February 2020, women have lost a net of 5.4 million jobs, ac
    3. Four Ways Small Businesses Can Cuts Costs
      While running a business is often a juggling act of different roles and tasks, the one constant is the job of managing the capital used to fund it all. Regardless of what larger social or economic issues might be at play at any given time, effectively managing your business’s expenses and investments is the best way to
    4. Growing traffic through social media marketing for small business owners
      How social media can be an effective tool for small businesses     If you are a small business owner, you always look for new ways to attract more business. One of the most effective and proven ways to grow your customer base and your reach is through social media. It provides ways to engage with existing customers an
    5. Here’s What Couples Need to Know About Merging Finances
      Personal finances embody deeply rooted emotional characteristics that shape one’s behavior toward their money. It’s important to remember that when sharing finances with a significant other, it’s not a one-size-fits all kind of deal. Individual emotions, trauma and beliefs around money will differ from person-to-person
    6. How CEOs Can Keep Their Best People Through The Great Resignation
      The Great Resignation, an exodus of quality workers in record numbers, is demanding that corporate leadership realign their goals. A primary driver of this exodus is that companies aren’t meeting employees; expectations of how companies and their leaders show up as corporate citizens, internally and externally, to care
    7. HR strategies to navigate open enrollment in a virtual world
      Under normal circumstances, the open enrollment season is a challenging time for HR departments, but 2020 is anything but normal. The COVID-19 crisis has had a profound impact on the economy, unemployment rates, the healthcare system and more. As this year’s open enrollment period rolls up, many employers and HR teams
    8. In the COVID-19 Economy, Employers Should Be Prepared for Increased 401(k) Hardship Distributions
      Article By Patricia A. Moran Mintz Employee Benefits Alert 401(k) plans must, by law, limit the circumstances under which plan money can be withdrawn by active employees. However, 401(k) plans can (and most do) allow in-service withdrawals in the event of an employee’s financial hardship. The COVID-19 pandemic is guara
    9. YOUR MONEY: Tax planning for businesses in the year ahead
      As I mentioned in an earlier article, the landmark passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late 2017 brought the most significant changes to the tax landscape we have seen since 1986. Previously we discussed how individuals were impacted by the changes, but businesses could also have significant adjustments to m
    10. The Difference Between Revolving Credit vs Line of Credit
      Revolving Credit vs. Line of Credit: An Overview Revolving credit and a line of credit are financing arrangements made between a lending institution and a business or an individual. The lender provides access to funds that the borrower can use at his discretion; it's like a flexible, open-ended loan. In fact, a revolvi