After seemingly endless months of working in home offices and bonus rooms, multiple studies are showing workers are indeed returning to the office. And that’s good news for businesses that rely on foot traffic for their livelihood. While you may be anticipating this acceleration in demand, the challenge is that ...
As the Director of Valley’s Women in Business Program, I can’t emphasize enough how important financial literacy is for everyone - especially aspiring women entrepreneurs. Women in business often face financial challenges and roadblocks that their male counterparts may not and expanding their financial education can help overcome many of ...
Valley's own Dorothy Kahlau, Director of Women in Business, sat down for an interview with USA Today to discuss many of the most relevant topics that business women are facing. What are the top challenges facing women in business today?It’s now well-known that, despite the advancements women in business have seen ...
Providing an engaging workplace culture is more crucial than ever in the midst of the “Great Resignation.” And, the exodus is not over: One study found more than half of Americans say they are “very” or ‘”somewhat” likely to look for a new job over the next 12 months. In ...
While few people escaped the pandemic unscathed, there is little doubt women often bore the brunt disproportionately. Many were even forced to opt out of their jobs as they were typically tasked with caregiving during sporadic school and daycare closures.That is clearly evident in workforce data: While overall employment numbers ...
As you enter the later years of life, one of your top priorities should be to ensure that you have the financial security needed to have a comfortable retirement. This is especially important for women because, on average, women live four to five years longer than men, they may make ...
Despite potential inflationary pressures, the economy continues to chug along as many consumers are flush with cash and eager to enjoy purchases they might have delayed. Small businesses are well-positioned to reap the benefits, with 82% of consumers saying they would choose a local product over a national brand. Here’s ...
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 ...
For the month of June, we're celebrating Pride Month by highlighting local businesses owned by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Below you'll meet Alba Susana Johnson, also known as Susy, owner of Alba S. Johnson Esq., based out of Florida.The early daysAlba has been an attorney since 1988, but has ...
For the month of June, we're celebrating Pride Month by highlighting local businesses owned by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Below you'll meet Ray and Lyn, co-owners at Visage Salon & Spa located in Oradell, NJ.How it all startedVisage Salon & Spa started 24 years ago, and their product line ...
According to new survey data of small business owners from Goldman Sachs, the most significant problem facing their business is hiring and retaining qualified employees. While generous compensation is certainly a crucial factor in employee satisfaction, you might be surprised to find that an elevated company culture can play an integral role ...
When prices on consumer items are affordable, you can enjoy a certain sense of economic freedom, especially when your income is at least keeping pace with the rate of inflation. However, when those costs increase but your earnings don’t, your personal budget constricts - making you less financially free than ...