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MANAGEMENT
Most young American workers, suffering from burnout and pay stagnation, want to change jobs
4/28/25
MORE THAN seven in 10 young Americans are currently looking for a job change, according to new research. We take a look at why they are doing so and what you can do about it.
SMALL BUSINESS
Learn how to use AI in your small business
4/23/25
Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing in popularity and everyday usage. So how can small businesses benefit from this technology? Here's how you can find out in an upcoming virtual summit.
BIZNEWS
Enabling you to keep up to date on events and findings that affect your business
Portable charger and Bluetooth speaker
An innovative fusion of a portable charger and Bluetooth speaker: a one-of-a-kind design that seamlessly blends convenience with functionality. This compact travel phone charger is tailored for keeping your devices powered up and your entertainment flowing throughout your journey, ensuring you're never without juice or tunes again.
Most Americans have put off health checkups and screenings that could help save their lives
A VAST MAJORITY of Americans (90%) put off getting a checkup or recommended screening that could help identify and treat serious illness early.
This is the finding in the third annual Wellness Matters Survey1 released by Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.
The survey uncovers what may be keeping many, particularly younger Americans, from going to the doctor: fear of bad news, personal embarrassment, inconvenience, logistical barriers and distrust or dislike of doctors.
Health care on hold
Across all generations, many Americans may put their health care on hold because going to the doctor is not easy — both logistically and emotionally. The survey uncovered an alarming 94% of Americans face barriers to getting recommended screenings in the suggested time frames.
- Gen Z experiences negative feelings of personal embarrassment and distrust or dislike for doctors (32%).
- Embarrassment and fear of bad news prevents nearly 1 in 4 young women, particularly Gen Z, from getting screenings on time.
- Nearly half (48%) of Americans face logistical barriers such as conflicts with work hours and challenges taking time off work for appointments.
- Nearly 40% of Americans have canceled or not scheduled a doctor's appointment because the wait time was too long.
Advisers offer ways businesses can cope with the disruption of tariffs
A COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE solution to help businesses navigate the disruptive impact of US 2025 reciprocal tariffs on imports from 57 countries has been launched by MarketsandMarkets, a strategic advisory firm specializing in global risk and trade intelligence.
"This isn't just a temporary shock—it is a structural shift in global trade," said Sandeep Sugla, Chief Executive Officer at MarketsandMarkets. "Companies that act now can turn tariff risk into a competitive advantage. Those that delay risk eroded margins, lost customers, and long-term disruption."
"Global supply chains are being regionalized, duplicated, or re-engineered," said Aashish Mehra, Chief Research Officer, MarketsandMarkets.
"We built this solution so decision-makers have the visibility and frameworks they need to respond decisively."
The whitepaper and readiness tools are available now at MarketsandMarkets US Reciprocal Tariff Platform. Companies can also book a 30-minute strategy call to discuss exposure and mitigation priorities.
"This isn't just a temporary shock—it is a structural shift in global trade," said Sandeep Sugla, Chief Executive Officer at MarketsandMarkets. "Companies that act now can turn tariff risk into a competitive advantage. Those that delay risk eroded margins, lost customers, and long-term disruption."
MarketsandMarkets' solution, titled "US Tariffs 2025: Global Shock, Corporate Reckoning," includes:
- Tariff Risk Exposure Diagnostic: Map and quantify exposure across sourcing, SKUs, and geographies to identify high-risk flows.
- Strategic Scenario Planning Toolkit: Outline 2–3 likely future trade paths with implications and readiness triggers for each.
- 90-Day Tariff Readiness Scorecard & Playbook: Assess internal preparedness and prioritize mitigation levers across functions.
- Top Customer Impact Assessment: Assess how tariffs might affect top customers and what that means for you.
"Global supply chains are being regionalized, duplicated, or re-engineered," said Aashish Mehra, Chief Research Officer, MarketsandMarkets.
"We built this solution so decision-makers have the visibility and frameworks they need to respond decisively."
The whitepaper and readiness tools are available now at MarketsandMarkets US Reciprocal Tariff Platform. Companies can also book a 30-minute strategy call to discuss exposure and mitigation priorities.
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BIZIDEAS
Advice to help you improve and grow your business.
MANAGEMENT
Are your employees experiencing 'quiet cracking'?
4/9/25
A study of 1,000 U.S. employees has uncovered a silent crisis in the workplace that's going largely undetected — a phenomenon its researchers have coined "Quiet Cracking."
MANAGEMENT
A short course in how to choose a domain name
3/29/25
IN HONOR of the humble domain name turning 40 this month, a new survey by GoDaddy asked consumers to spill the tea on what they consider red and green flags when it comes to a business's domain name. Although different generations had varying opinions, they all agreed on two things: size and spelling matter.
MANAGEMENT
Here's a test you might just fail
3/1/25
ARE YOU MAKING the best use of information on your customers to drive your business growth? Chances are you are not doing so. After all, 86% of U.S. companies are failing this test, according to a new study.
Why is this important? The study finds that those U.S. companies that make good use of customer data in marketing, sales, service and product development achieve considerably higher income growth.
SMALL BUSINESS
Health insurance is a deciding factor for many employees looking for that dream job
11/4/24
A THIRD OF ALL WORKERS would reject a dream job if the job failed to offer adequate health insurance, according to a new poll.
This book will make a great coffee-table book for your reception area
The 135 ads in Awesome Automobile Ads: 1930s Edition are a fascinating view of the cars of those days that any lover of cars will will appreciate. Can be read over and over again; there is always something new to discover in its pages.
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Learn how to run a successful small business from those who know
OVER 10 YEARS, journalist Graham Fysh interviewed 120 successful small businesses, researching in depth the factors that lay behind their profitable ventures. As he probed deeper, he found common strands that linked them.
He found that the winning small business owners all had taken 10 steps that contributed to their success. The steps are outlined in detail in this book.
It is packed with real-life examples and case studies so the reader can see how the businesses applied the 10 steps to make their ventures successful.
These steps can work for you, too, whether your business is only a concept, a start-up or an established company seeking to advance. Indeed, 10 Proven Steps to Small Business Success is essential reading for all small business owners.
He found that the winning small business owners all had taken 10 steps that contributed to their success. The steps are outlined in detail in this book.
It is packed with real-life examples and case studies so the reader can see how the businesses applied the 10 steps to make their ventures successful.
These steps can work for you, too, whether your business is only a concept, a start-up or an established company seeking to advance. Indeed, 10 Proven Steps to Small Business Success is essential reading for all small business owners.
SMALL BUSINESS
Do you really need that app?
9/2/24
AS A FORWARD-THINKING ENTREPRENEUR, you might be tempted to invest time and money developing an app for your small business. You might want to think again.
If you are working so hard you have no time to exercise in the gym then YOU NEED ONE OF THESE under your desk
UMAY Fitness Walking Pad, Portable Under Desk Treadmill, 2.5 HP Quiet Brushless, 41.7”x16.5” Running Belt for Home and Office
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