If you are a woman in business, you won't be surprised to learn that gender stereotyping prevents many female employees from advancing to the C-suite. You’ve likely heard of the “Glass Ceiling”—well, some women are breaking through invisible boundaries that were once perceived as impossible. Successful women entrepreneurs, executives, and managers are leading with unique qualifications, not their gender. There are many lessons to be learned from the challenges and triumphs of women. We’d like to recognize and celebrate one of our own leading ladies. (Read More...)
When it comes to business, women are regularly breaking new ground. According to the US Small Business Administration (SBA), women-led businesses employed over 10 million workers and accumulated $1.8 trillion in receipts in 2019. Despite this number, women made up only 20% of employer firms. One of the biggest challenges women face is acquiring loans for their small businesses. (Read More...)
It’s rare to have the opportunity to team up with a company whose core values and foundational strengths align. Ascentium Capital’s focus on speed and going above and beyond was exactly what LogoJET was looking for to empower clients seeking customized financing for their inkjet printing solutions. (Read More...)
There’s no turning back from the workplace changes brought about by the “Great Resignation,” according to the expert who coined the term, psychologist Anthony Klotz. A management professor at Texas A&M University’s Mays Business School, Klotz said, “The pandemic brought the future of work into the present of work.”
Workers are taking a step back and considering their true value and worth and demanding more for their time and talent, creating a “Great Reshuffle.” (Read More...)
With over 30 years' experience in manufacturing and selling capital equipment, Ron Fraley, Director of Marketing & Sales at Ameri-Cure Inc. knows what his clients need to succeed. When it came to offering financing to his commercial customers, Ron's diligence in vetting commercial equipment financing providers focused on the client experience, requiring references and several months of transactions, looking for consistency and excellent service. (Read More...)
Many employers have responded to the Great Resignation by increasing their wages ahead of a federal mandate. However, if you’re a small business owner, you may be fearful of how a minimum wage increase will impact your business. There are pros and cons when increasing wages. Here are some things to consider before making a change. (Read More...)
Supply chain challenges are a complex entanglement that’s affecting everyone in 2022. From aluminum to food products and fertilizers to plastic resins, businesses and consumers alike are feeling the strain. Some of the biggest sufferers of these economic disruptions are small businesses. (Read More...)
If there's one constant about healthcare in this country, it's that it is always evolving, thanks to technology and innovation. From streamlining processes to admit or discharge a patient faster to developing a vaccine for COVID-19, these improvements have had direct impacts on patients' lives. (Read More...)