Tag: Business

Airports in the US West Dealing With Shortage of Jet Fuel

A shortage of jet fuel, coupled with supply chain issues and an urgent demand from firefighting aircraft, continues to cause problems at airports around the West. In Nevada, state and federal lawmakers said they are investigating a possible shortage of jet fuel that could delay cargo delivery and passenger travel at Reno-Tahoe International Airport in…


3 Ways to Reclaim Your Money Goals in 2021

Have you ever started out the weekend with exciting plans only to have them come to a screeching halt? I have! That’s what happens when you have three little kids. The same is true of our money goals: Sometimes they get derailed. But just because our original plans get derailed, it doesn’t mean we can’t…


Consider Renting in Today’s Out-of-Control Real Estate Market

Dear Monty: Is America in a housing bubble? We think today’s out-of-control real estate market is crazy. We are attempting to downsize our lifestyle with a smaller home. In two instances, we made an offer, and someone outbid us. Our home is free and clear, so we are cash buyers. We don’t want to sell…


Data Is the New Currency. Don’t Let It Slip Through Your Fingers

Flashy modern developments like cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the IoT have been billed as the currencies of the future. When you break it down, though, there is one digitally-driven area of business that has been operating as the “new oil” of the tech era for far longer: data. Data has taken the world by storm in…


3 Ways Executive Leaders Can Cultivate a High-Performance Team

By Tim Madden To create a company that experiences consistent growth, you’ll need to duplicate your efforts and drive forward to build the business. As a performance-focused leader, you understand that you can’t wear all the hats on the org chart if you’re going to experience exponential growth. When you can cultivate a high-performance team that’s engaged, it…


Mercedes-Benz Hits Accelerator in E-Car Race With Tesla

LONDON—Mercedes-Benz maker Daimler plans to invest more than 40 billion euros ($47 billion) by 2030 to be ready to take on Tesla in an all-electric car market, but warned the shift in technology would lead to job cuts. Outlining its strategy for an electric future, the inventor of the modern motor car said on Thursday…


GM, Cruise Sue Ford to Block Use of ‘BlueCruise’ Name for Hands-Free Driving

DETROIT—General Motors Co and its Cruise robo-taxi subsidiary have filed a lawsuit to stop Ford Motor Co from using the name “BlueCruise” to market its hands-free driving technology, the companies said on Saturday. In a statement released shortly after midnight Detroit time, GM said Ford’s use of the BlueCruise name infringed on GM’s Super Cruise…


How to Make Sure Your Small Business Doesn’t Have a Data Breach

Security is arguably the top concern for customers. And, for good reason. In 2015 there were an estimated half a billion data breaches. A data breach can damage your reputation, decrease sales, and even cost you a ton of money in settling lawsuits. Make Sure Your Small Business Doesn’t Have a Data Breach To prevent…


With 275 Party Branches, Internet Giant Tencent Works With CCP Internet Inspectors

Chinese internet giant Tencent, one of the world’s top 10 companies by market capitalization, has fully integrated itself with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by establishing 275 Party branches within it and cooperating with the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Tencent, along with Chinese technology giant Alibaba, are among the top 10 companies with the…


Tips for Retaining Employees and Promoting a Culture of Learning

Many factors contribute to a workplace culture that attracts and retains the right employees. In nearly every industry, employees are looking for an encouraging environment and opportunities for advancement. People want the room to learn and grow professionally. You’ll want to work on tips for retaining employees while promoting a culture of learning. Tips for…