Knowing public policy good business
By Loredana Carson As we go about our daily life, laws are being made, bills are being sponsored, government officials are grappling with problems and politicians are building their careers on issues that are of great importance to the business community. Everyone should pay attention to these public policy matters, but business leaders need more Read More →
Read More →Minimum wage hike a moral issue
By Steven Mintz California is frequently a bellwether state with respect to workplace ethics issues. Exhibit A is the recently adopted law that mandates a minimum wage of $15 by the end of 2022. Under a deal reached with state lawmakers on April 4, the state minimum wage will rise to $10.50 on Jan. 1, Read More →
Read More →America has misguided history of taxation
By David Newton Do you know the full story of the misguided history of taxation in the U.S.? My book, “The Misguided History of American Taxes,” examines: • The origin – when did each tax start? • The rationale – why was it started? • The madness – how did it ever end up so Read More →
Read More →Getting nonprofit governance right critical
By Charles Maxey and Lauren Arzu Management guru Peter Drucker once wrote that nonprofit institutions are not only central to American society but that they are its most distinguishing feature. Nonprofits provide a vast range of critical services and programming to enhance the quality of life through arts, education, environment, healthcare, animals, and human and Read More →
Read More →Change bankers’ incentives to get big
By Bill Watkins In popular culture, there are “good” industries and “evil” industries. Oil has held the most hated position of the evil list for generations and is likely to hold it until there is no more oil. Farming, once solidly on the good list, is moving to the evil list because its critics Read More →
Read More →Bowman: E-commerce is new normal for international trade
As a global commerce professional, I’ve seen a lot of innovations that have fueled the growth of international trade. A few of the most impactful developments, in my opinion, are the modernization of ocean cargo transportation, the expansion of trade agreements and the lowering of duty and tax rates. But perhaps most significant in helping Read More →
Read More →Fischbach: Earn loyalty by making customers smarter
My mobile phone has become more of a need than a want. Anyone who loses or breaks a phone learns quickly how much of life revolves around a mobile device. Industry insiders report the average consumer unlocks their mobile device over 150 times per day. Content marketing has become a great way for businesses to Read More →
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