Every person has their own unique personality. It's what makes us who we are. The same goes for businesses. Every business has its own unique personality. And, the vibe your business's personality gives off can attract (and retain) loyal customers.
If you want to connect with your customers, you need to show them who you really are … through your business's personality. Stuck in a rut when it comes to finding your business's personality? Start here.
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Durable-goods orders and business investment climb for eighth month in a row - MarketWatch
The numbers: Business orders for durable goods such as tools, appliances and new cars rose in December for the eighth month in a row, signaling that companies are preparing for a stronger U.S. economic rebound later in the new year.
The increase in orders last month was below Wall Street expectations, but the drag mainly stemmed from a slump in demand for new airplanes since the onset of the pandemic. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal had forecast a 0.8% increase.
Small-business owners welcome Biden's order to 'Buy American'
Many small-business owners — especially those with government contracts — celebrated Monday's news that President Joe Biden had signed legislation to tighten the "Buy American Act."
"Within a very short time, there's been a much more clear message being sent and a stronger level of support," said Marisa Fumei-Smith, president of the textile manufacturer Two One Two New York, which made apparel and knitwear but has pivoted to make personal protective equipment for local government agencies and companies.
Woodford Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses - Lane Report | Kentucky Business &
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. —The Woodford County Chamber of Commerce recognized leaders in the business community throughout Woodford County in 2020 that went above and beyond to be good community leaders and took great strides to continue to make their business thrive amidst a pandemic.
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Business: Royal Caribbean cruises, oil and gas trouble
The World Trade Organization says the global services trade recovery lags behind goods trade and is expected to remain challenged as new lockdown measures are put in place. The WTO says "unlike goods, services cannot be stockpiled, which means that despite pent-up demand, many of the revenue losses from cancelled flights, holidays abroad, restaurant meals, and cultural/recreational activities are likely to be permanent.”
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Biden is set to announce a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S.
lands and waters, as his administration moves quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy and the environment and address climate change. The move follows a 60-day suspension of new drilling permits for U.S. lands and waters announced last week.
The Memo: Small business grants, free tax prep available | Duluth News Tribune
Luckily for me, I've already found myself to be surrounded by so many helpful resources. Between my co-workers at the newspaper and some very kind community members who have helped point me in the right directions, I'm slowly but surely getting acquainted with the area and its happenings.
There are quite a few resources available right now for people and businesses in the community, as well. I'll help you out by sharing a few — if you promise to help me out by sending me your best business story tips as you come across them. I want to write about what people really care about!
New businesses owners can apply for licenses online > Columbia Business Report
Previously, first-time applications required an in-person appearance at the county’s downtown business service center. With county offices still closed because of COVID-19, owners of new businesses can join existing owners in applying online at www.richlandcountysc.gov/bsc .
“This new online application process enables new businesses to be automatically informed about what is needed and the status of their applications,” Pam Davis, division manager for the business service center, said in a news release. “This is a tremendous service enhancement for new businesses, particularly during these challenging times.”
Pandemic drives business support for paid leave, study finds
Researchers found that 75% of U.S. companies and U.K.-based companies with U.S. operations said they support a government leave plan to help cope with future public health and economic crises. So far during the COVID-19 outbreak, 1-in-5 U.S. workers have taken a leave of some kind. More than 40 companies of various sizes were surveyed in the study conducted by the nonprofit groups Promundo and Paid Leave for the U.S., which promote gender equity and paid leave policies, respectively.
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