The COVID-19 pandemic expanded our concept of home. No longer is our house reserved for personal businesses. Living rooms were turned into mini classrooms. Gardens were changed to outdoor diners. And kitchen tables became meeting areas. Slowly, the house becomes a place to live, work, and learn. No wonder home offices are now in a surge. …
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There are many studies on the sudden growth of e-commerce during the pandemic. They may differ in their numbers based on how they calculate their data, but they show a single trend. Online retail surged up fast since Covid-19 arrived, and consumer behavior shows that they will not stop their online buying habits. It is …
2020 was particularly bad for small businesses. In Michigan, More than 11,000 small businesses and non-profits received $100 million in grants and aid through the Michigan Small Business Restart Grant Program. Small businesses were allocated a maximum of $20,000 each to keep them afloat. While the grants were helpful, the high overhead costs of running …
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Veterans struggle to adjust to civilian settings, particularly when finding a career that complements their skill sets. You are no exception to it, and it is entirely normal. I understand you need to do something that gives you the authority, agility, and sense of responsibility that you have gotten habitual to over the years. The …
Financial independence is a long and arduous goal, but it’s worth it through and through. It’s good not only for your financial status but also for your overall health. Studies have shown that those who are financially stable are mentally and physically healthier. Today, you’re on the right track because we’re going to talk about …
Every business seeks to grow in order to maximize its success. If you have found success in general contracting, that is a good sign that you have what it takes to expand your business. But, expansion can ask a lot of you and your employees and you need to be sure that your company as …
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There is one thing that scientists, politicians, medical practitioners, and pundits of all stripes agree on regarding the COVID-19 crisis: It was that the world was not prepared for it. In what seemed like a blink of an eye, all our major institutions collapsed, and the crisis revealed the cracks in the world’s health care systems …
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While not everyone can be a professional athlete, there is plenty to learn from them by observing and imitating their habits and practices. Entrepreneurs, especially, can gain a lot from studying the mindset of athletes. While business and sports may seem two very different fields, at the heart of both, the goal is similar: for …
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All small businesses have a small inventory somewhere. They have to store their products somewhere, along with raw materials for their creations. Many small business owners think that this is simply a matter of having a stockroom and buying when necessary. This is a very inefficient approach and can lead to the business bleeding money …
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Over the years, businesses have always supported various charities and humanitarian works to give back to their community, whatever the cause/s may be. This is a way how companies can promote themselves as a brand. Giving back to charities or supporting humanitarian works can help these companies develop a social responsibility that they can benefit …
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