Starting and managing a small business takes a lot of work. Many business owners work long hours and assume high risks. Still, for many entrepreneurs, starting a business ranks among their key life accomplishments. And running a company can be a tremendous learning experience. That said, small business owners can also learn a lot by listening to the right podcasts. First … [Read more...] about Four must-listen podcasts for small business owners
Warehouse space at a premium in America
First, the economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic came for our paper products. Now it's coming for our warehouse space. In the United States and throughout much of the world, warehouse space is growing scarce.Just how bad is the shortage? Craig Fuller, the CEO of shipping analytics company FreightWaves, says that warehouses will ideally have about 15 percent of their … [Read more...] about Warehouse space at a premium in America
College coaches make CEO money
On Dec. 1, 2017, Jimbo Fisher resigned from Florida State to accept the head football coaching position at Texas A&M. Fisher had secured a fully guaranteed $75 million contract, meaning if he is fired without cause, Texas A&M would owe him all the money left on the contract. This sent waves through college football -- most contracts feature a buyout that allows … [Read more...] about College coaches make CEO money
Market still sweet for sellers, but slowing
Two years ago, the real estate market was sweet and hugely profitable for sellers.Record-low interest rates made buying homes attractive, but there weren't a lot of homes on the market, so buyers were paying more and sellers were getting great prices. In 2022, the market is still great for sellers but the picture is beginning to change, market watchers say. The market is … [Read more...] about Market still sweet for sellers, but slowing
Buying the right device for folks unfamiliar with computers
Connect a laptop to the Internet and you've got a portal into the World Wide Web. Whether you want to communicate with friends and family, do some shopping, look up information on practically anything or whatever else, the Internet and computers offer myriad opportunities. Yet tech can be a bit tricky, especially for someone who's not technologically inclined, such as an … [Read more...] about Buying the right device for folks unfamiliar with computers