The Market volatility was affected with the market heading into correction territory yesterday while closing slightly up. One additional measure of the markets today: the volatility index. Why it matters: Think of it as an indicator of market insurance for portfolios in case of major dips, Hatfield tells Hope. Axios… Read More »Volatility Index Past Couple of Years
The pandemic and online banking Bank Branches are closing a record pace. As reported by Axios. Bank branch closures hit a record last year, Hope writes. By the numbers: The number of net closures increased by 38% from 2020, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The big picture: Banks, which… Read More »Bank Branches are closing at Record Pace
With new issues in the middle east Crude oil is at 7 year high, which will extend pressures on gasoline prices and push inflation even higher. U.S. crude oil prices reached the highest level in seven years this week, amid supply disruptions and geopolitical jitters, Matt writes. Why it matters:… Read More »Crude Oil at 7 Year High
The percentage of union workers are back down to 2019 levels. As outlined by Axios: The percentage of Americans who are members of a union plunged back to its pre-pandemic low in 2021 despite several high-profile efforts to organize workers at employers like Starbucks and Amazon, Nathan writes. By the… Read More »Union Workers by State
Business owners must never stop learning how to improve the sales, profitability and value of their businesses. Smart owners oftentimes find solutions to their problems by using search engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing. And the increasingly popular YouTube has thousands of videos with tutorials and webinars on a… Read More »Tip #038 Internet Search Engines Can Be a Business Owner’s Best Friend!
However will they keep up with inflation, by all indicators this didn’t happen in 2021. This chart is a great review of what is expected throughout the word in regard to wages, as outlined by Statista: Can you expect a raise in salary this year? According to the latest forecasts by Willis… Read More »Salary Growth is Expected!
It used to be meetings that sucked away you work day, it has now been replaced with Video Conferences. Which are so convenient, however the same as meetings they need to be conducted in an efficient manner to be effective. As outlined by Statista: “I’m gonna be stuck in meetings… Read More »Video Conferencing Taking Over Your Life?
Employees. Customers. Finding them. Keeping them. It’s on everyone’s mind right now. For the company or person who buys your business, it just may be their top two concerns. According to M&A advisors in the Q3 2021 IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Report survey, buyers seeking an acquisition were primarily looking… Read More »Buyer’s Focus: Your Customers & Employees
As we are going through one of the worst labor crisis in decades business owners are working hard to attract employees. As outlined in this Case poll: Stories of burnout abound, whether it’s restaurant owners who’ve had to double as nightshift dishwashers or older employees opting for early retirement. As… Read More »Building better workplaces to attract and retain people
According to a survey conducted in November of 2021 by Chase for Business of 1000 business owners with annual revenues spanning from $100,000 to $20 million across key industries. They feel good about 2022 a sharp increase from 2021 and 2020. Business leaders have noticed the major economic concerns that… Read More »Business Owners Feel Optimistic About 2022 According To Chase