Mark Zuckerberg can definitely hear Verizon now.
The telecommunications giant announced Thursday that it is immediately ceasing all advertising on Facebook. So reports CNBC, which notes that Verizon is joining the likes of Patagonia, REI, and Ben & Jerry’s in financially distancing itself from the controversial social media platform.
In an emailed statement to Mashable, a Verizon spokesperson chalked the move up to vague displeasure with varying violations of unspecified policies.
McDonald’s has closed its iconic restaurant on 42nd Street in New York City’s Times Square.
The closure had been planned prior to the pandemic, the company said in a statement to CNN Business, noting that it “was a difficult decision.”
But McDonald’s (MCD) will still have a large presence in the area.
A “Godzilla dust cloud” from the Sahara Desert that’s heading toward the United States this week is the largest and most concentrated dust cloud of its kind in the past 50 years, according to news sources. As of
June 22, the dust cloud — which some experts have dubbed the “Godzilla dust cloud” — had reached the Caribbean, spiking air quality to “hazardous” levels, according to the AP. People along the Gulf Coast may be next to experience the dusty visitor.
If your business operates on an invoicing system, you might be familiar with late payments and perhaps even nonpayment. There are many reasons why customers don’t pay invoices on time (or at all), from lost bills to unexpected additional expenses that customers realize they cannot afford. Many small business owners struggle with how to best ask for overdue payment without being rude. However, regardless of the circumstances, an unpaid invoice hurts your business. You need to act if you want to keep your cash flow healthy; being candid with customers and having some backup strategies at the ready is key.
I’m sure you’ve heard many people talking about goals and objectives as if they’re the same thing. You may even believe this yourself.
However, if you want to unleash your productivity and take your accomplishments to a whole new level, then you’ll need to understand the clear differences between goals and objectives.
When you think of them as one thing, you’ll find yourself struggling to achieve your aims and dreams. But once you understand their differences — and their synergies — you’ll put yourself firmly on the road to success.
Say “OK boomer” to “OK boomer.”
Members of Gen Z trust their elders more than the police, the government, and even, yes, Hollywood.
A lot more than Hollywood, actually.
Morning Consult surveyed people ages 13-23 in April, May, and June and found that this demographic is losing faith in all major institutions in the United States. In June, 28% of Gen Z found older generations to be trustworthy versus, say, 13% in police and 10% in the U.S. government. Only 4% said the same of Hollywood.
Here’s a breakdown, based on how many of them said they trust various components of our society “a lot”:
Forgiveness programs for federal student loans always seem to be well-intentioned, but the way they’re rolled out can leave a lot to be desired. When you take a closer look at Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), for example, you’ll find a program with rules so complicated many applicants don’t really understand them.
This has led to a situation where hardly anyone who applies is approved, and where many people spend years thinking they’re working toward loan forgiveness only to find they had the wrong loans or the wrong job all along.
The key to any successful business is the person who runs it, and up until now, this person may have been exclusively you. But as your company grows, you may have found it more and more difficult to manage all aspects of the business yourself. You’ve also probably found that you’re better at some roles than others.
To move your company forward, you are going to need a team of managers with the right combination of skills. A winning management team can effectively plan for the future, as well as effectively deal with any challenges or opportunities that may come up. You want a team who understands and cares about your customers, and also knows how to make a profit. If you’re looking either to set up or develop a management team, then read on for some guidance.
An employee referral program is a win-win for you and your team. Referral candidates tend to be well-qualified, since they’re pre-vetted by staff members you know and trust, and hiring referrals shows you value your employees’ input.
Small Business Employee Referral Program
To help you build a great referral program, we asked the members of Young Entrepreneur Council the following question:
“What’s one key aspect of a successful employee referral program?” Here’s what YEC community members had to say:
It’s important to develop a disaster plan for your business that accounts for the scenario of a power failure.
Power failures are one of the most common risks to small businesses. You don’t need to live in the path of a hurricane or in an earthquake zone to be at risk of this particular disaster. Widespread power grid failures can occur almost anywhere. While manufacturers and retailers can experience substantial losses of perishable inventory, service-oriented businesses can be impacted by the loss of computer and phone service.
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