Plumbing Shortage Crisis Means Great Opportunity

Young people are shunning plumbing as a career option. The number of plumbers retiring is outweighing the number of new plumbers. Research commissioned by bathroom fittings manufacturers, Lixil Americas, shows that the shortage of plumbers in the United States...

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Several Local Communities Launch New Small Business Grants This Spring

From reducing income disparities to improving busy commercial districts, small business grants can benefit communities in numerous ways. That’s why several cities, counties, and local organizations have recently launched their own funding programs. Read about several current opportunities and...

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House of Representatives Approves TikTok Ban

Creators who generate revenue on TikTok probably don’t have to worry about a ban on the app in the US for quite a while. According to an NBC News report, the Senate is not expected to take up the bill...

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The 9 Different Types of Accounting

Your business is unique. Each small business requires a different accounting strategy that is the best fit for its operations, especially dealing with transactions and managing financial data. In this article, we’ll define 9 different types of accounting methods that...

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In the News: Up to $50,000 in Grants for Small Restaurants

Grants are important in preserving historical restaurants so these cherished landmarks can maintain their legacy and continue serving communities. Such funding supports key renovations, operational costs, and upgrades while respecting the establishment’s heritage. Grants also assist in implementing modern sustainability...

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How to Use Reddit for Content Marketing

Modern-day marketers are entrenched in a plethora of social networks, analytic tools, trade publications, and more. We’re constantly looking for better ways to research, create and promote. But where do these ideas come from? Where can we extract more insights? An often...

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What is Inventory Shrinkage?

Managing inventory is an essential part of business for distribution centers, manufacturing plants and retail outlets. Some challenges include cash flow management, storage, handling costs, and demand forecasting. Inventory shrinkage happens when products are lost between the manufacturer or supplier...

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8 Things To Do After a Leadership Departure

The departure of a key leader from an organization can feel like navigating a ship through uncharted waters. In these moments of transition, the steps taken by the remaining leadership and members can significantly influence the organization’s trajectory. Below,...

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Biden Administration Faces Backlash Over Gig Worker Legislation

The Biden administration faces increasing backlash over new legislation that will re-classify gig workers as employees. The Labor Department’s (DOL) new Independent Contractor Rule can into effect on March 11. It imposes six criteria that employers must consider when deeming...

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What is Invoice Financing and How Does it Work?

Invoice financing, also known as accounts receivable financing, is a financial solution where businesses use their unpaid invoices as collateral to obtain immediate working capital from lenders or financing companies. Instead of waiting for customers to pay invoices, businesses can...

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