Most business people and regular people agree that cutting costs is an important way to save money. However, whenever confronted with the task of making a workplace more eco-friendly, many managers balk, thinking that environmental stewardship is a costly endeavor. However, any business can be kinder to the environment and to its own budget by taking simple steps to reduce overall business waste. Taking charge of an offices’ processes is a great way to protect the environment, and it doesn’t … Continue reading “Own a Business? Here’s How to Boost Profits by Reducing Waste”
Aristocrat Dividends: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Posted on September 2, 2017July 19, 2024Categories Business, Featured NewsThe financial industry is a complex one to try and understand. It has a lot of terms and acronyms that the average investor might not understand. For instance, the term “Dividend Aristocrats.” Dividend Aristocrats are defined as companies in the SandP 500 that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. These are mainly comprised of large, well-known, blue-chip companies. But it’s not easy to fall into this category, and only 51 companies can currently claim the title. … Continue reading “Aristocrat Dividends: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?”
Amazon Enters Appliance Market With Deal With Sears
Posted on August 2, 2017July 19, 2024Categories Business, Featured NewsSome home improvement trends never change, like the fact that 90% of homeowners prefer hardwood or tile floors in their kitchen. However, the home improvement industry itself is undergoing some major changes this year. Case in point: online retail giant Amazon is officially entering the home improvement world. This July shares of Home Depot and Lowe’s were hit hard after Amazon announced a new deal with Sears Holdings. The total market loss for Home Depot, Lowe’s, Whirlpool, and Best Buy … Continue reading “Amazon Enters Appliance Market With Deal With Sears”
Etsy Dominated Earning Estimates, Even in the Face of Competition From Amazon
Posted on August 8, 2016July 19, 2024Categories BusinessIt seems that Etsy entrepreneurs and investors are doing incredibly well, as the company has seen significant increases in a strong Q2 2016 report. The most recent report has only further solidified the company’s place as one of the best online marketplaces for artisan sellers and smaller online merchants. The report showed such positive feedback that experts are urging companies to look to Etsy as a model building boutiques focused on artisan goods with sustainable revenue. Other figures in the … Continue reading “Etsy Dominated Earning Estimates, Even in the Face of Competition From Amazon”
Medical Marijuana is Opening Doors to New Business Opportunities
Posted on June 23, 2016July 19, 2024Categories BusinessThe growing trend of legalizing medical marijuana has been opening up doors for business opportunities for both new investors and experienced veterans. More than a decade after he retired from practicing podiatry, Dr. Dave Feller said he might be inclined to get back into the workforce as a result of the numerous employment opportunities that will open up now that medical marijuana has been legalized in the state of Pennsylvania. “I want to see what medical conditions are allowed to … Continue reading “Medical Marijuana is Opening Doors to New Business Opportunities”
The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous
Posted on March 24, 2016July 19, 2024Categories BusinessIt’s almost wedding season, and that means pockets are emptying and stress is building for many American couples. According to ATTN:, the average wedding now costs more than $30,000; in 2012, receptions alone averaged out to $13,106 in cost, and now that number is only going up. Today, if couples really want to splurge, there certainly are various “ridiculous” wedding expenses they might incur. Jen Glantz, a writer and bridesmaid-for-hire, told CNBC that she noticed a “lack of a person … Continue reading “The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous”
The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous
Posted on March 22, 2016July 19, 2024Categories BusinessIt’s almost wedding season, and that means pockets are emptying and stress is building for many American couples. According to ATTN:, the average wedding now costs more than $30,000; in 2012, receptions alone averaged out to $13,106 in cost, and now that number is only going up. Today, if couples really want to splurge, there certainly are various “ridiculous” wedding expenses they might incur. Jen Glantz, a writer and bridesmaid-for-hire, told CNBC that she noticed a “lack of a person … Continue reading “The Cost of a Wedding Can Range From Fair to Ridiculous”