January 16, 2023 · Business News & Tips
For the first time since before the pandemic, we may finally be seeing a supply chain without any delays at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. According to Phoenix International Business Logistics (PIBL), a U.S. Customs broker and freight forwarder with more than 25 years of experience in trade tow shipments, it
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August 29, 2022 · Business News & Tips
Although 2022 is shaping up to be a huge year for the recovery of in-person events, there is still a long way to go. Several large-scale events have already been canceled this year, including gaming conference E3, and event attendance is hovering and holding at 65 percent. Although attendance isn’t where event planners
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August 24, 2022 · Business News & Tips
The events industry is changing – and not every change is for the better. After a series of high-profile attacks at public events in recent history, the list of potential risks that come with events and large gatherings is growing – and it isn’t because of COVID-19. Security threats have a constant presence in …
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July 29, 2022 · Business News & Tips
A record number of workers have been quitting and switching jobs over the past year. Dubbed “The Great Resignation,” this big quit has helped some workers gain more money, power, and benefits. But benefits are now revealing themselves to be few and far between as 26 percent of job switchers surveyed by Joblist in June
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July 12, 2022 · Business News & Tips
With Bitcoin down nearly 70% from its all-time high, the cryptocurrency market is currently in a downward spiral. While this crash is being driven by several factors like rising interest rates, Russia/Ukraine, and inflation, the impact of the plummeting cryptocurrency isn’t confined to those who own digital tokens. In
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June 30, 2022 · Business News & Tips
If you run a nonprofit organization with limited resources, you know how important it is to save money. While there are many ways to cut costs – like buying reusable fundraising materials, recruiting volunteers, using local suppliers, and renting technology you only need temporarily – many organizations don’t consider
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June 27, 2022 · Business News & Tips
After a big break in event attendance due to pandemic-related cancellations and closures, people everywhere are looking to get back to events, meetings, and other travel. However, unfortunately, with rising fuel prices across the nation, the events industry is getting hit with another unexpected setback. Although the e
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May 3, 2022 · Business News & Tips
In the past 12 months, a historic number of Americans have quit their jobs – with workers around the world asking for better working conditions, benefits, pay, and more. In fact, nearly 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in February according to the U.S. Department of Labor – which is 100,000 more than those …
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March 29, 2022 · Business News & Tips
According to Microsoft, Russia has accounted for 58% of state-sponsored hacking over the past year – mostly targeting government agencies and think tanks in the United States, followed by Ukraine, Britain, and European NATO members. However, if you provide a service that would cause public disruption if it went offline
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January 26, 2022 · Business News & Tips
Whether you’re an attorney, paralegal, or another integral part of your legal team, you know that an efficient and effective “war room,” a place where your team can prepare for the battle of trial, is vital to the success of winning a legal case. With the stakes already high before and during the trial, it …
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January 10, 2022 · Business News & Tips
2022 is predicted to see a resurgence in consumer spending, travel, and live events as it seems like the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us. While tours, festivals, and corporate events are being announced daily, the same entertainment and event companies that were laying off employees last year are now recrui
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December 7, 2021 · Business News & Tips
Technology rentals are a great way to save time, money, and get around supply chain issues that have plagued the planet for the past few years. However, renting technology is no small commitment and the rental process should be carefully thought out. It’s important that you consider the company that you’re renting from
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December 6, 2021 · Business News & Tips
During busy accounting periods like tax season, sometimes the equipment you have on hand just isn’t enough. And when you have a lobby full of anxious clients waiting to have their taxes filed, this isn’t the best time for all of your accounting clerks to be sharing printers, copiers, or workstations. Many businesses ev
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November 26, 2021 · Business News & Tips
Why it’s important to perform a physical inventory count at the end of the year As we near the end of the year, now is a good time to talk about the importance of physical inventory counts to prepare for the next year. Although many companies use inventory management software to track inventory throughout the …
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October 4, 2021 · Business News & Tips
What is the supply chain? A supply chain is a network between a company and its suppliers to produce and distribute products to the final buyer. The entities in a supply chain include producers, vendors, warehouses, transportation companies, distribution centers, and retailers. Proper supply chain management is crucial
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