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Cyberthreats Are Ever-Present, Always Tough to Fight
A new survey shows small-business owners and IT leaders worry extensively about cyber threats. Few are prepared. Cybersecurity and computer woes are
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Eleven Financial Fundamentals Every Small Business CEO Must Know
Regardless of the size of the business, the ultimate responsibility for success lies with the CEO. If you’re a small business owner, that’s you. And the most critical CEO tasks that result in success or failure lie in the knowledge and practice of financial management fundamentals. Recent statistics show that over half
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How to Bulletproof Your Ecommerce Business for Demand Volatility
Ecommerce companies have had a range of challenges to overcome in the last couple of years. Problems with global supply chains, delivery issues, and
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The unemployed may never come back. Here's what that means for the economy.
The US economy has had a strange comeback, where overall output is back to its pre-recession level but employment is still low. That means we're selling as much stuff as we were in 2019 but with almost 6 million fewer workers. Workers could stay sidelined and we'll keep making more with less, or they'll come back to a
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Beauty From Within – An Empowering, Holistic Approach
inspiring woman in business, small business owner, african american business owner interviewed by First Midwest Bank
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Not A Drill: 3 Actions For Pivoting Your Business Today
During chaos and uncertainty, it can be challenging to focus our nervous energy in productive ways. As a futurist who helps companies anticipate and navigate crises like this, I’m encouraging fellow leaders and global clients to engage their entire orgs in a set of strategic exercises. The three activities below not on
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Women's History Month: Female Founders Offer Advice
Trailblazers and Innovators: Female Founders Offer Advice During Women's History Month. Breaking barriers, supporting women, Old National Bank, support your business
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Will Today’s Trade Talks Be Successful: Here Are The Seven Things To Watch
Trade negotiations between U. S. and Chinese officials, which take place today and tomorrow in Beijing in the hope of reaching a deal during a 90-day truce between President Trump and his Xi Jinping, already suffered a major setback when the US unexpectedly carried out its latest 'Freedom of Navigation' operation in th
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10 Ways to Consistently Ace Customer Communication
Over the years, we have seen an explosion of different communication channels. With this rise, the real challenge lies in choosing the right communication that suits your business. It is also important to look out for emerging trends in customer communication and start adapting to them. As businesses scale, it becomes
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Holiday Labor Planning: Best Practices For Retailers Leveraging AI
During their busiest time of the year, many retailers are turning to AI to help navigate labor planning and the shopping experience. Read on for tips on how AI is helping lay the groundwork for the holidays -- and the future