Adoption of digital payments is one of many technology-forward trends accelerated by the pandemic. In 2020, 78% of consumers had used digital payments in the past year, up from 72% in 2016, according to McKinsey.Consumers embraced digital payments out of necessity, as Covid made touch-free payments more appealing, but now ...
Supply chain disruptions continue to be a pervasive and major problem across industries in the US, serving as a catalyst to the skyrocketing inflation rate. Supply chain issues have hit the manufacturing sector especially hard, causing production delays, increasing prices for raw materials and goods, and hampering growth.Unfortunately, many manufacturing ...
Last year was characterized by a housing market unlike any we have seen in recent memory; it was a seller’s dream and a buyer’s nightmare. The national median home price hit an all-time high in June at $362,800, and, according to Redfin, the typical home sold in just 15 days. ...
The legal cannabis industry is experiencing rapid growth in the US, employing over 300,000 people and with anticipated sales of nearly $30 billion by 2025. Cannabis is now only fully illegal in eight states – the remaining states either decriminalized it, legalized it for medical use, or legalized it additionally ...
Looking to make the most of your savings? There are several great ways you can do that – you just have to understand your options. IRAs, CDs and Money Market Accounts all have their own advantages. See how they’re different and find out which type of accounts may be right ...
Even if you're used to having a variable income, starting a business — which is essentially what taking on a side gig is — can bring new challenges. Creating systems and getting organized at the start can give you a solid foundation for building your income and avoiding unnecessary expenses. ...
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 ...