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How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers
Now, small businesses balance their staff with freelancers. A recent study done by UpWork.com and the Freelancers Union found that around 57 million Americans were working as freelancers as of 2019. This makes up about 36 percent of the U. S. workforce and amounts to $1.4 trillion in earnings. The term “gig economy” ha
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4 Challenges Brands Need to Start Thinking About Now for a Smoother Peak Season
Take these steps now to avoid common pitfalls of peak. In the U.S., peak holiday shipping season generally begins in October and lasts through
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Businesses weigh the cost of moving supply chains out of China as Trump's new tariff takes effect
Some businesses say moving supply chains out of China will cost more than absorbing the new tariffs. Here's why
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Cost-Cutting Tips for your Small Business
Nearly 50% of new businesses fail within their first few years of operation. Although many enterprises strive to increase their revenue by increasing
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Don't Get Taxed by Surprise: Year-Round Tax Planning Tips
By Brad Wright, CFP ‘Tis the season…for taxes. Actually, you should be thinking about taxes year-round. Yes, good times indeed, but when it comes to
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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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Fed's Powell sees US boom ahead, with COVID still a risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U. S. economy is poised for an extended period of strong growth and hiring, the chair of the Federal Reserve said in an interview broadcast Sunday, though the coronavirus still poses some risk. Chair Jerome Powell, speaking to CBS' “60 Minutes," also said that he doesn't expect to raise the Fed's
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How Low Interest Rates Can Affect Retirement
Have recent interest rate cuts impacted retirement? The short answer is yes. Things can get complicated, but low interest rates do have long-term effects on the economy and could alter your retirement planning. Retirement Income One of the most obvious short-term effects to lower interest rates is a decrease in income
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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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No Summer Vacation This Year? What to Do with the Money You’ve Saved
From spring through summer this year, we’ve seen travel get disrupted by COVID-19. Some countries have even banned international travel to help contain the virus. SEE MORE COVID-19: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Change Our Spending HabitsClients at my firm who began planning dream vacations many months ago have been a