Author Archive: Jeremy Parkinson
American Consumers in 2013 Most Upbeat Since Before Recession
American consumers in 2013 were more upbeat than at any time in the previous six years as views on the economy, finances and the buying climate improved. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index (COMFCOMF) averaged minus 31.4 for 2013, the highest since 2007, when it was minus 10.5. The weekly index fell for the first time since mid-November, […]
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Young Workers
The first of January is quickly approaching, and many individuals have already drawn up their list of New Year’s resolutions. Losing weight, exercising more, and even being nicer to people are popular pledges to begin the new year, but what about improving your career? Each year, staffing firm Spherion conducts an Emerging Workforce Study, a survey of […]
Moguls Rent South Dakota Addresses to Dodge Taxes Forever
Among the nation’s billionaires, one of the most sought-after pieces of real estate right now is a quiet storefront in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A branch of Chicago’s Pritzker family rents space here, down the hall from the Minnesota clan that controls the Radisson hotel chain, and other rooms held by Miami and Hong Kong […]
The Reverse Guest Blogging Trend in 2014 May Be Huge: How it Works
As Google moves toward a semantic approach, focusing more on the big picture of a search as opposed to keywords, producing creative content is going to be more important than ever. This is where the idea of reverse guest blogging comes into play, and it’s a big reason that I suspect this will be a […]
Business Networks 2014: Disrupt And Conquer
Companies plugged into the Networked Economy en masse in 2013. And in 2014, they’ll supercharge their efforts. Leveraging business networks, they’ll harness the insights and intelligence of entire communities to break down the barriers to collaboration and enable new processes that drive innovation and competitive advantage. But these aren’t your father’s networks. They’re smarter, faster and more […]
10 Strategies for Surviving a Cash Flow Slump
Maybe you haven’t had the earnings you projected you would this year. Maybe some key invoices are still unpaid and you’re getting panicky. Fear not — you’re not alone. To learn how to navigate a cash-flow slump, we asked 10 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following: “What’s one strategy you used successfully […]
5 Tips for Changing Careers on a Budget
Sometimes it takes a long time to figure out what you want to be when you grow up, and that’s OK. Whether it’s a newly-discovered passion, previous job burnout or a change in location, workers across the country are itching for a career change. According to a recent survey conducted by the University of Phoenix, over half […]
Is Your Small Business Getting All It Can from the Federal Government?
I have a love-hate relationship with webinars. First, I love them because often they offer practical information in a time-efficient manner. Then there are two dimensions to my hatred; and yes, “hate” is overstating it a bit. First, many of the best webinars are rather expensive and second, while the free webinars often include good […]
Apple to precisely locate shoppers within its stores using iBeacon technology
NEW YORK – GPS will tell you how to get to the nearest Apple store. With iBeacon, Apple hopes to guide you around once you’re inside, whether it’s to pick up an order, upgrade to a new iPhone or shop for a pair of headphones. On Friday, Apple will begin using the technology at its […]
Did You Give Thanks this Weekend for the Fed’s Easy Money Policy?
Reflecting on this past Thanksgiving weekend, there was a lot to be thankful for, especially if you have been long in the stock market for the past four years. Now is a time for reflection. The advance in the stock market has been stellar following the bottom in March 2009. The S&P 500 is up 171% since […]
