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    1. Recession Warning Signs Are Flashing. 4 Tips To Protect Your Small Business During A Downturn.
      Warning Sign Three out of four economists predict that the US economy will enter a recession by 2021. Some economists are predicting that the next recession could be deeper and more severe than the previous one in light of the fact that business and household debts are at higher levels than they were prior to the Great
    2. Student loan help emerges as top benefit option
      Student loan programs are the No. 1 new benefit that companies are planning to start providing to their employees during their open enrollment period this year, according to Employee Benefit Adviser's Open Enrollment Readiness Benchmark. The benchmark, now a quarterly feature, surveys employers on critical elements of
    3. The Founder’s Guide To Long-Term Business Resilience
      In the end, growth curves flatten. Valuations fade. But legacy? That’s the story people will tell long after you’re gone.
    4. Three Key Questions for Small-Business Owners in 2025
      Are you planning to grow your business this year? If so, this article discusses the importance of setting financial goals and staying on top of cash flow to ensure future success
    5. 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
    6. Here's the checklist business owners should use when planning to reopen
      After nearly two months of disruption, businesses around the US are impatient to resume operations. In one survey, half of small businesses said they were actively working on a local re-opening plan. In a separate question, half also said they could re-open in less than a month after restrictions end. In order to reope
    7. 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
    8. How to Improve Your 401(k)
      Investing for retirement is important, and 401(k)s offer some of the best benefits to entice workers to prioritize contributions. But what happens when your employer plan doesn’t give you the investment choices you want? That’s something Stephen M. has been grappling with.
    9. Missed Rents’ Impact on Real Estate
      By Niel Harmse & Bryan Reid of MSCI Real EstateLockdowns and social distancing have impacted many tenant businesses, resulting in an unprecedented number of requests for rental relief, stressing real estate rental income streams. For equity investors, income returns have weakened, despite softening asset values. Recent
    10. What Home Lenders Look at Beyond Your Credit Score
      Key takeaways:    Mortgage lenders evaluate your full financial profile, not just your credit score Two people with similar credit