Recently, we’ve seen signs that many businesses are reopening during the last quarter of 2020. Yet uncertainty remains. In some states, businesses have reopened in recent weeks only to be told to close or reduce their capacity for customers. It’s becoming increasingly challenging to plan for the future. …

Client consultations are full of opportunity for your business. A thorough consultation can help you identify the right products and services for each client, build valuable client relationships, and even upsell services. The perfect client consultation will do all of this well, but conducting a fantastic consultation can be a…

The coronavirus pandemic has required many businesses, including hotels, to close temporarily. As states reopen, the hotel industry is preparing to welcome guests again. But it can be challenging to manage staff and guest safety in a hotel, while preventing virus transmission. A detailed, carefully planned hotel reopening guide is…

The coronavirus pandemic has forced retail stores and businesses to shut down across the United States. With states gradually reopening, more and more of these stores can once again open their doors — with a few changes in place. If you’re preparing for a store reopening, you’ll need to be…

The COVID pandemic pushed millions of baby boomers into retirement. However, in an ironic twist, the pandemic also accelerated the rise of remote technology that’s now drawing baby boomers out of retirement to fill gaps in the American labor force. With growing inflation and dwindling savings, retirees are eager for…

By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard the buzz surrounding ChatGPT. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), this tool is capable of producing written content that’s similar to, if not virtually indistinguishable from human writing. Naturally, that’s elicited concerns about plagiarism in classroom and college settings. But others are optimistic about the tool’s…

So many benefits can flow from working together within an organization rather than remaining isolated in silos. Collaboration can help yield fresh ideas, greater efficiency and more productivity. In turn, this can maximize your startup’s working capital and free up additional cash flow. Collaboration may not come naturally to everyone…

In 2020, students finished the final months of their school year online. The experience was frustrating and highlighted the problems with trying to keep kids focused on school and productivity. Now a new school year has begun, with many students (and parents) navigating online-only education once more. The new learning…

Financial planning may be necessary but it’s also notorious for being a decidedly unpleasant experience. For many people, dealing with intimidating life events such as children in college or reaching retirement age, can trigger much emotional or mental stress. …