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Main Street’s minority owners need loans to grow, but access to capital remains inequitable
As main street businesses are continuing to make a comeback post-pandemic, they’re facing down the triple threat of supply chain headwinds, labor constraints and historic inflation. For some, borrowing to invest, grow, or simply stay afloat, is top of mind. Data from Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 Small Business Voices “Small Businesses on the Brink” survey finds […]
Governor Youngkin says RGGI will increase energy costs. Advocates say that’s short-sighted
Gov. Glenn Youngkin released a report from the Department of Environmental Quality this week outlining reasoning and recommendations for Virginia to leave the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. RGGI (pronounced ‘Reggie’) is a cap-and-trade scheme that sets an overall cap on carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sectors of its 11 member states. It requires businesses – like Dominion […]
Pressure mounts on Koch Industries to halt business in Russia
While hundreds of companies have paused operations, three Koch subsidiaries are still operating in the country Pressure is mounting on Koch Industries, the conglomerate run by the rightwing billionaire Charles Koch, to pull out of Russia after it was revealed it was continuing to do business in Russia through three wholly-owned subsidiaries. Hundreds of companies including Coca-Cola, […]
Mastering Loyalty: Crafting Exemplary Customer Retention Strategies
Introduction: The Art of Keeping Customers Close In the dynamic realm of business, where customer loyalty reigns supreme, mastering effective customer retention strategies is akin to holding the keys to sustained success. In this article, we’ll explore the nuanced strategies that businesses can employ to not only attract but also retain their valuable customer base. […]
Why This 111-Year-Old Investment Firm Is Launching a DAO
Bessemer Venture Partners sees it as the most crypto-native way to support founders. Bessemer Venture Partners announced last week it had committed $250 million to invest in Web 3 projects, making it the latest venerable venture capital firm to increase its focus on crypto. However, the Bessemer announcement was unique in two key ways: the capital wasn’t […]
4 personal loan lenders that accept applicants with credit scores that are 580 or lower
Some lenders cater to applicants with credit scores in the poor range to help them borrow money. There are many advantages to having good or excellent credit. For one, a high credit score can help you get approved for financial products — like personal loans — with a lower interest rate. But now there are some personal loans […]
Chicago educator empowers students to make climate connections in their own communities
Through her work with Chicago’s Field Museum, Ylanda Wilhite encourages kids to engage with nature in their neighborhoods, with a particular focus on BIPOC and disinvested communities. For many city kids, flowers have cut stems and vegetables are packed in styrofoam and plastic on shelves in the grocery store. But by making a connection with […]
The Biggest Real Estate Stories of 2021
North Texas remains a hotbed of activity. Here’s a look at projects, deals, and trends that stood out last year. Real estate professionals in Dallas-Fort Worth have a way of creating their own destiny. When challenges arise, they sift through the chaos to discover opportunities. Such was the case in 2021, when, despite economic and […]
Lead Generation Trends To Follow In 2022
Lead generation is one of the most popular and time-tested marketing strategies, where you capture the potential customer’s interest and steer them towards your business and convert them into valuable customers. Lead generation is practiced by almost every company involved in the online market world. As most companies are actively generating leads, it is essential […]
Important safety tips for controlling disasters on oilfields
Communication between all the teams is very important when working on an oilfield, and it ensures that all the teams are working effectively, and in case of any safety issue, all the teams are alert. Oil companies often use Renegade Wireline Services to ensure that all of their teams are connected on the field. There are some […]
