No two recession economies look the same. Some, like the early 2000s recession, were brought on by the dot-com bubble burst and the September 11, 2001 attacks. The 2008 financial crisis was due to lending imbalances, among other causes. If we were to experience a recession now, the reasons behind ...
Remote work changed the way in which we use everyday digital devices for business. Whether that means using a personal computer for work, logging into a VPN, relying on video tools, or having a company-owned laptop at home, the way in which we work — and stay safe from cyber ...
Data Privacy Day — held on January 28th each year — is an international effort to raise awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, protecting data, and enabling trust. Cybercrimes such as identity theft and online scams continue to take a staggering toll across the globe, with 15 million data ...
Make the new year an opportunity for growth and fulfillment, even during one of the most challenging eras for small business owners.Alykhan Jetha (AJ), an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in Toronto, is the founder and CEO of Marketcircle Inc., developer of the award-winning Daylite CRM (customer relationship manager) and productivity ...
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is a hot topic in business circles. For more information on the basics of ESG, click here. Valley Bank has made ESG a priority and has dedicated resources and leadership toward the effort, including convening an ESG Council. As a regional organization itself, Valley understands the ...
More than ever, today’s consumer is focused on sustainability and will choose to patronize businesses that embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. A report from PwC found 80% of consumers said they were more likely to buy from a company that supports the environment, and approximately 85% of employees prefer ...
Over the past few years, women have increasingly found success as business owners – in fact research shows that in 2021 nearly half of new business owners were female, compared with just over a quarter in 2019.As a women business owner, you undoubtedly juggle endless responsibilities, which can lead to ...
Selling a business can be exciting, stressful, and life-changing all at once.Congratulations! You’ve beaten the odds, built an enduring, valuable company, and are looking to sell it. If you’re like most business owners, you’re primarily focused on working with your investment banker and M&A attorney to get the best price ...
Are you ready for a new you in the new year? If you’re settling on a New Year’s resolution related to financial planning, you’re in good company: A Wallethub survey found 92 million Americans made a money-related resolution for 2022. There’s no question that issues with how to manage money ...
Another year full of potential promise is about to begin. For most business owners, it’s time to start thinking about what they want their companies and teams to accomplish in 2023. Maybe those goals include launching new products or continuing to build on the success of existing ones. As an ...
Cyberattacks cost businesses millions of dollars each year, and they can be especially damaging to small and medium-sized businesses. More than 60% of small and medium businesses were the target of a cyberattack during 2021, according to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report.Because most small businesses do not invest much ...
Darlene Wilson is the Managing Principal and founder of Relay Accounting Management, commonly referred to as RAM. RAM opened in January 2006 as a lifestyle business to satisfy the demands of her personal life and desire to dedicate her time to both her work and her child. RAM has now ...
Cyber threats are a reality of doing business today. And when a business is the target of a cyberattack, both the business and its customers can be victims.In addition to protecting your company’s own financial and trade information, it’s crucial to protect any customer data you may keep in your ...
It’s a bit paradoxical we still talk about buying something with “cold, hard cash” when most of the time we’re literally buying it by swiping plastic or waving around a device. And yet precisely because we’re no longer counting out coins for most purchases, many businesses are experiencing a shortage.Just ...