2023 Brings Changes to Arizona Withholding Forms
Arizona employees are getting to keep a bit more in their pockets as Arizona’s individual tax rate has been lowered to a flat 2.5%. Withholding forms are changing as well. Prior to January 1, 2023, individual tax rates in Arizona were 2.55% and 2.98%, and employees had five withholding choices ranging from .8% to 5.1% […]
Million-Dollar Homes Are Less Common as High Mortgage Rates Cool the Market, Says Report
Just over 7% of U.S. homes are worth $1 million or more, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That figure is as of January 2023, the most recent data available. The share has dropped from June 2022’s all-time high of 8.6% and remains essentially unchanged from a year […]
What Steps Should Small Businesses Take to Prepare for a Recession?
Is the U.S. heading into a recession? Opinions are divided but, on one level, it doesn’t matter. It’s always a good time for small businesses to prepare for a downturn in the economy. The most important thing any small business should do toward that end is to take control of its finances. Ideally, this should […]
5 Key Influencer Strategies for B2B Marketing
Influencers are an underutilized B2B social marketing resource. Not every organization has the knowledge to adapt the lessons of a particularly successful influencer campaign to their own needs, or even the foggiest clue of where to begin. Any influencer strategy requires a customized approach that follows a few general principles: entertain, align, engage, relate, and […]
Study Reveals Women Promoted Half as Often as Men
In advance of International Women’s Day, leading HR technology disruptor HiBob is releasing the results of its latest study, “Professional Women in the Modern US Workplace.” This report shows the imbalance between women and men in today’s economic uncertainty-impacted workplace, particularly in areas regarding promotions, salary transparency and flexibility. Most importantly, the results uncovered that […]
Find Your Niche: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Business
Are you tired of working for someone else and ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? Starting a business can be an excellent route to financial independence but, with so many options, it can be overwhelming to decide which path to take. Here are five tips to help you find the right business idea for […]
EN NEGOCIOS: Encuentra tu nicho: 5 consejos para elegir el negocio correcto
¿Estás cansado de trabajar para alguien más y listo para dar el salto al emprendimiento? Comenzar un negocio puede ser una excelente ruta hacia la independencia financiera, pero con tantas opciones, puede ser abrumador decidir qué camino tomar. Aquí hay cinco consejos para ayudarte a encontrar la idea de negocio adecuada para ti: Considera tus […]
10 Intricate Social Engineering Techniques That Can Harm Anyone and Ways to Prevent Them
Social engineering attacks use human nature to their advantage, preying on our trust, greed, fear, curiosity, and even our desire to help others. A study shows that 75% of respondents believe that social engineering and phishing attacks are the biggest danger to cybersecurity at their company. Cybersecurity threats are evolving, and while the incidence of […]
Area Sellers Still Receiving Top Dollar for Homes Despite Fewer Closed Sales YOY
January delivered a strong start to the year, offsetting a slouching December, according to a report released by Phoenix REALTORS®. Analyzing the latest ARMLS data, there were 6,848 new listings hitting the market, compared to 4,105 in December. As well, average sale prices rose in January from December and sat at $539,617, which was up […]
5 Sustainable Ways to Support Black Businesses beyond Black History Month
There’s no doubt that the best and most meaningful way to support Black-owned businesses is to buy from them long-term. Highlighting them during Black History Month is a good first step that business leaders can expand on by incorporating supportive initiatives for Black businesses into their operational processes. Here are five ways to set your […]