Candy canes have become as part of Christmas as Santa Claus and Christmas trees. But this year a shortage in peppermint harvest and COVID-19 related logistics problems means some stores will have fewer candy canes or none at all. This according to Fox Business. Candy Cane Shortage at Christmas So, how serious is the shortage…
Americans who had their travel plans dashed in 2020 are making up for lost times, with over 109 million people expected to travel over the holidays. The AAA predicts there will be overcrowded roads and skies this year, with air travel nearly tripling over 2020 figures. 109 Million Americans to Travel During Holiday Season INRIX,…
You have probably used the services of a notary. Most likely, you needed documents notarized when you transferred ownership of a vehicle. But a Notary can perform much more diverse work than simple title transactions. They are needed by banks, law offices and more. A county clerk may be required to become a notary, due…
Everyone likes to be recognized for their work. Acknowledging your team for a job well done is a great way to improve productivity and boost morale. One way to do is by sending employee appreciation messages from time to time. Why You Should Send an Employee Appreciation Message A motivated workforce makes all the difference…
The last couple of years have been hard on small businesses with the pandemic causing many closures across the country, but there are a few Christmas miracles around too to warm our hearts and give us hope for the future. Small Businesses Get a Christmas Miracle Here we share some feel good stories from small…
The Biden Administration’s nationwide vaccine-or-testing Covid-19 mandate for large businesses has been reinstated by the U.S. appeals court after originally being blocked. However, opponents of the mandate intend to now ask the Supreme Court to intervene. The Cincinnati-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction passed in November that prevented the mandate from…
Travel agents can work for a travel agency or work as self-employed travel agents. Either way, travel agents make money by booking segments of travel – such as airline, rental car and/or hotel reservations – for a client or group. You’re not paid until the final payment is made. Travel agents make money by a…
One of the tools that every small business needs but still so many lack is a CRM system (a customer relationship management system). Too much of the critical customer information still exists in the owner’s head or the mind of their salespeople. This is a problem since a computer is so much better at doing…
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 9.6% in November. This is the largest advance since 12-month data were first calculated. The increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), at 6.8%, is also the largest 12-month increase since the period ending June 1982. Consumer and Producer Price…
The legal battle between Poshmark seller Jade Myers and fashion designer/influencer Danielle Bernstein highlights intellectual property challenges cropping up between brands and online resellers/thrift shops. As reported by The Verge, takedown notices are threatening these online entrepreneurs as this type of business is experiencing a boom. The Poshmark Seller VS. The Fashion Designer/Influencer The incident…