Recently, I had a conversation with a prospective client that made it clear why so many employees are leaving their corporate jobs to start a business. After working for the same company for ten years, her position was eliminated at the start of COVID.
Let's face it—it can be challenging to get truly excited about selling computer processors or being an accounting clerk. What gets people motivated about going to work every day is doing something they are passionate about.
Covid-19 Resurgence Clouds Business Travel Rebound - WSJ
Companies are delaying sending employees back on the road this fall amid another surge in coronavirus cases.
Airlines and hotels had hoped that business travel—one of the most lucrative pillars of their business— would start to bounce back in the coming months.
DENNIS ZINK: Make your business less dependent ... on you
Your ability to be absent from your business adds to your company's value. When you want to sell your business, a buyer will want to walk into a business that is not dependent on the owner. Capable management, a company handbook and written instructions will add value.
Even if you have no intention to sell your business anytime soon, you should operate your company as though you were going to sell it immediately. The most important task you should undertake is to work on firing yourself. Make your contribution less critical to the success of your business.
The Week in Business: New Orleans Goes Dark - The New York Times
Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday, leaving more than a million residential and commercial customers in Louisiana without power.
General Motors announced that it would idle more factories this month because of the continuing global shortage of computer chips, which has caused carmakers to limit production and tightened supplies of vehicles.
'Billions' Recap, Season 5, Episode 8: Back in Business - The New York Times
"You look ready to toss your cap in the air at West Point!" exclaims his underling Karl Allard (Allan Havey).
My guess, and it's just a guess, is that this new clean-shaven Chuck Rhodes has more to do with the vagaries of scheduling talent for the back half of this Covid-scrambled season than a decision made in the writers' room.
Medical marijuana dispensaries report good reception locally | Business | newspressnow.com
La Jolla Business Roundup: New art galleries debut; floral shop opens in former Sur La Table
Boosting La Jolla's artistic offerings, two new galleries have opened in The Village in recent weeks, one as a pop-up and the other intending to provide a place for budding artists.
Four years to the day after she moved to La Jolla, artist Krista Schumacher celebrated the opening of her own pop-up gallery Sept. 1.
China's Liu He says support for private business has not changed | Reuters
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Chinese Vice Premier Liu He attends the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/Pool/Files
Liu said "guidelines and policies for supporting the private economy have not changed...and will not change in the future," according to a report from Xinhua news agency.
Chinese Tech Giant JD.com Founder Richard Liu to Step Back From Daily Business - WSJ
Chinese e-commerce group JD.com Inc. named its first president Monday, paving the way for founder and Chief Executive Richard Liu to step back from day-to-day business to focus on longer-term strategy and mentoring young managers.
The decision by Mr. Liu, who is also known by the Chinese name Liu Qiangdong, to step back sets up a possible succession plan and follows similar moves by other founders of Chinese tech giants facing tougher competition and a widening crackdown by Beijing.
Loudoun Chamber announces Small Business Awards Finalists | News | loudountimes.com
On Thursday, the Loudoun Chamber of Commerce announced its 24 finalists for the 27th Annual Loudoun Small Business Awards prior to the awards ceremony which will be held on October 29 at The National Conference Center in Lansdowne.
The winner in each of the six categories will square off for the title of Small Business of the Year.
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