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Russia’s Stock Market

All aggression is about power, Nothing excerpts power like money Despite Russian military strength, the markets meltdown in the country yesterday highlights President Vladimir Putin’s vulnerabilities, Matt writes. Russian stocks suffered their worst day in history. The ruble-denominated Moex dropped more than 30%. The dollar-denominated RTS index was down 38%.… Read More »Russia’s Stock Market

How Is Your Boss?

This survey from Maru Public Opinion asked respondents about their feelings about their immediate supervisors. Interesting that 47% indicated they liked them a lot.

Job Security Increases

As we come out of the pandemic people are feeling more secure in jobs. As the economy recovered from Omicron-related disruptions this past month, Americans became less fearful that they could lose their jobs or see their hours reduced, Axios’ Kate Marino writes. But those concerns receded a lot more… Read More »Job Security Increases

Avoid Key-Person Risk

Ask yourself: If I became incapacitated, can my business run without me? If no, buyers will be concerned about the business’s ability to operate without you. If yes, no need to continue reading ;-)! If you can’t get away for at least one week of vacation at a time… If… Read More »Avoid Key-Person Risk

Companies Targeted by ESG Activists

ESG: Environmental criteria: how a company performs as a steward of nature. Social criteria: how a company manages relationships with employees, suppliers, customers, and the communities where it operates. Governance criteria: how a company is/acts in leadership, executive pay, audits, internal controls, and shareholder rights.  Basically, Investors are increasingly applying… Read More »Companies Targeted by ESG Activists

QR Code Usage Up

The pandemic with fear of printed menus and other multiple use paper items has really pushed QR Codes main stream. The pandemic has accelerated the usage of QR codes, taking them from niche status to an essential tool for businesses and marketers, Nathan writes. Look no further than Sunday’s Super… Read More »QR Code Usage Up

Monday Mojo Teddy Roosevelt

“Do what you can with what you have where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt Jr., 26th President of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919), often referred to as Teddy Roosevelt or his initials T. R., was an American statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer, who… Read More »Monday Mojo Teddy Roosevelt

House Investment

The housing market continues to be tight especially here in the Phx area as families are coming to valley. Investors are draining an increasingly large share of American homes from the market, leaving traditional homebuyers with fewer options, at higher prices, Matt writes. Why it matters: Homeownership is the single… Read More »House Investment