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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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There will be one economy for the vaccinated and another for everyone else
The Delta surge has sparked fears of repeating 2020, but it's unlikely we'll experience last year's economy. Not enough people are vaxxed to stop Delta, but enough are to help keep the economy running. The economy has also learned how to adapt to the pandemic, but you'll need a shot to participate. See more stories on
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Four Takeaways From Fed Chair Powell’s Testimony Investors Should Know
TOPLINEFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the Senate banking committee on Tuesday that there is still “significant uncertainty” about an economic recovery, while adding that the Fed will let the market dictate the pace of its corporate bond purchases. KEY FACTSDuring the first day of his semiannual testimony b
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Phishing Threats: What Every Business Owner Should
Phishing Threats: Business Owner Should Know Imagine receiving a phone call from your bank. The person on the other end tells you they have
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Maximum employment? What it means post-pandemic may have changed already
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U. S. unemployment rate hit a record low of 3.5% a year ago, but that bit of history comes with a footnote. It arguably was not the best overall time for workers in recent decades. That honor goes to the final months of 2000. Even though unemployment rates were a bit higher, wage growth was s
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Let’s talk about diversity in real estate investing
Diversity is something we’re all paying more attention to lately. It isn’t just good for humanity — it’s good for business. While becoming a real estate agent has often been a good career for women, there is also a gender gap between women and men when it comes to commercial real estate, as well as a diversity and gend
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7 Proven Ways to Keep Ahead of the Competition
There's no doubt that staying ahead of the competition is essential for businesses of all sizes. While it can be tough to keep up with the latest
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What employers and employees need to know about leave policies before reopening
Employers could find themselves deep in litigation for refusing to let some employees stay home once coronavirus shelter-in-place orders are lifted. That was a key takeaway of a webinar conducted by legal and disability experts from MetLife. The presentation, hosted by the Disability Management Employer Coalition, expl
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Year-End Charitable Giving and Top 5 Strategies Overview
Year-end charitable giving offers potential tax benefits as well as a chance to have an impact. Here are some top giving strategies to consider
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Healthcare Cybersecurity Tips to Help Protect Your Data
Cybercrime is on the rise, and healthcare is becoming a primary target as per recent news. What is accounted as cybercrime at a medical practice? Anything from a hacker stealing protected health information for medical identity theft to a staff member viewing patient records without prior authorization. You’ll need hea