Are you interested in learning how to break into the beauty business? Starting a hair salon can be an amazing way to express your creativity, work closely with clients, and run a lucrative business. But before jumping in, you’ll need some industry experience and general business acumen. In this article, we’ll tell you how to start…
In today’s environment, small business owners must remain vigilantly aware of scams. One persistent fraud is the Yellow Pages invoice scam, which tricks businesses into paying for non-existent advertising spaces that fraudulently mimic the official Yellow Pages. A recent incident involved a doctor’s office in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which received a fraudulent invoice from “Yellow…
A new Bank of America Homebuyer Insights Report (HBIR) reveals that 70% of prospective homebuyers feel renting may harm their financial future. Renters fear they are missing out on long-term investments, and 72% worry about rent increases impacting their finances. With high interest rates and home prices, uncertainty about whether to rent or buy has…
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its Small Business Optimism Index for April 2024. The report reveals slight improvements but highlights ongoing challenges due to inflation and labor costs. The NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose by 1.2 points in April to 89.7, marking the first increase of the year. Despite this,…
PathSpot, a New York tech startup, has developed a hand hygiene device that identifies if hands are not sufficiently washed. Known as the Handscanner, the device is described as a handwashing lie detector. It is already being used in 10,000 food service outlets around the world, including franchised Taco Bell, Arby’s, and Chopt restaurants, according to…
Explore exhibitors showcasing the latest advancements in technology and innovation. From Internet and Mobile to AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS, you’ll see it all at ECHSPO Chicago 2024. Fuel Your Business Growth Be inspired, amazed, and educated on how these evolving technologies can boost your business growth. Learn from top developers, brands, marketers, and technology providers.…
Artificial intelligence is making its mark on nearly every aspect of running a digital business. And other online tools offer countless opportunities and challenges as well. Businesses that want to succeed in 2024 and beyond need to be able to constantly adjust to these new technologies. Learn more about making these necessary changes from members…
Average monthly prices for regular-grade retail gasoline in the United States could rise by more than 10 cents per gallon if refinery output falls short of expectations. This is according to an analysis published on May 14 by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In the May Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which serves as the…
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief in the case of Ryan, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The brief supports a challenge to the FTC’s final rule banning noncompete agreements, which was issued in April 2024. The NFIB…
eBay has unveiled a new ‘resell on eBay’ feature designed to make it easier for users to list their clothing for resale with just a few clicks. This innovation supports eBay’s commitment to promoting circular fashion circular fashion by simplifying the process for brands and consumers to participate in re-commerce. The new feature will be…