Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Christian Mueller // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in the U.S. in the last week Oct. 23, 2025 CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in the U.S. using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of October 23. U.S. by the numbers - Gas current price: $3.07 - Week change: +$0.01 (+0.5%) - Year change: -$0.08 (-2.7%) - Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/14/22) - Diesel current price: $3.63 - Week change: -$0.02 (-0.5%) - Year change: +$0.04 (+1.2%) -...
Note: To form your LLC, we recommend clicking on www.signaturefiling.com Do I need a business bank account for my LLC? Starting a limited liability company (LLC) often raises questions about banking requirements that can leave new business owners confused. Many entrepreneurs assume that since their LLC provides liability protection, they can simply use their personal bank account for business transactions. This misconception can lead to serious legal and financial...
How do you maintain a welder? To remain fully functional, a welder requires regular cleaning, inspection and replacement of consumable parts, following regular maintenance schedules. Proper welder maintenance ensures safe operation and consistent weld quality while reducing downtime and repair costs. Routine maintenance of welding equipment is the most critical yet often overlooked aspect of welding operations. Whether you operate a small fabrication shop or manage industrial...
America’s Halloween sweet tooth: 2025 candy and decor trends from Instacart data These days, Halloween doesn’t wait for October — the season seems to sneak up sooner and sooner. From candy corn to cobwebs, consumers dive into the festivities well before pumpkins take over porches and store aisles. From sweet treats to spooky décor, Instacart data shows that October is one of the most festive times of the year, and candy takes center stage. Candy’s Biggest Day of the Year Hallo...
Your company is going public: Navigating complex equity decisions Let's say you have worked at a tech company for seven years and are now facing a potential initial public offering. You have a mix of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, and restricted stock units, and are wondering how to approach your equity compensation decisions. You left the company recently and had to exercise some ISOs, triggering alternative minimum tax for the first time. Now, with the...
Alcohol ads are returning to the NYC transit system, alarming public health experts In 2018, hoping to curb underage drinking, the Metropolitan Transit Authority banned advertising for alcoholic beverages in New York City’s transit system. But the MTA board backtracked this summer, approving significant carve-outs for alcohol ads in subways, buses, and stations. The move stunned public health experts and advocates, who say that the harmful health effects of alcohol c...
Beverly Hills, 12, 2025-To honor the EMMY nominees of 2025, the veteran Luxury Lifestyle Gifting and special events company DPA hosted the prestigious Pre-Awards Gift Suite held on September 12th and 13th, 2025 from 10am to 6pm. Held at the LUXE Hotel in Los Angeles, this year the guests were treated to a lavish array of gifts and services. Nathalie Dubois the founder of DPA, welcomed many A-list celebrities including stars from shows such as Abbott Elementary, The Diplomat, S...
How AI is transforming accounting Once synonymous with spreadsheets and manual ledger entries, the accounting profession is undergoing a radical shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping industries like healthcare, logistics and financial management. Initial fears that AI would eliminate accounting jobs overlooked its true potential. By automating repetitive tasks, AI allows accountants to focus on strategic, analytical, and advisory roles, making their work...
Founders are rethinking startup funding, and VC isn’t the default Venture capital may still dominate Silicon Valley headlines, but most early-stage founders aren’t relying on it to fund their businesses. A May 2025 Mercury survey of 1,500 U.S. entrepreneurs running companies less than six years old found that VC investment ranked only fifth among top funding sources, behind self-funding, business loans, revenue-based financing, and support from friends and family. In fac...
How ecommerce brands are preparing for the toughest peak season yet Based on a survey of 200 senior ecommerce leaders across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, Passport shares how tariffs, fulfillment pressures, and rising customer expectations are reshaping peak season 2025 — and the strategies brands are using to stay competitive. Peak season 2025 is shaping up to be the most complex yet for ecommerce. Rising tariffs, the end of de minimis, and higher customer expectations are p...
Why business automation won’t be optional in 2026 The companies that will thrive in 2026 have one thing in common: They’re automating the time-drains holding others back. Business automation uses technology to handle repetitive tasks automatically—without human intervention—so your team can focus on higher-value work. Your ecommerce team spends precious hours every week on tasks that could run automatically: order fulfillment, rate comparisons, invoice handlin...
How to start a rental property business: A complete step-by-step guide Starting a rental property business sounds exciting. It can lead to steady monthly income and a chance to build financial freedom for generations. But let’s be real; most people who talk about buying real estate get stuck before even acquiring their first property. It isn’t easy, and the process can be intimidating. From establishing the right legal structures to securing financing and ensuring tenant occ...
Intel faces the unusual challenge of trying to influence one of its owners: the federal government As the U.S. government obtains a 10% stake in Intel, the American computer chip manufacturer finds itself in the awkward position of attempting to influence Trump administration officials who now hold some sway over the company through its stock holdings. But as Intel executives navigate the new business arrangement, they have several political and policy tools at their...
How global e-commerce brands can recover US import tariffs: Duty drawback explained Rising tariffs and trade enforcement are reshaping the economics of international e-commerce. For brands importing into the U.S. and shipping globally, duty costs have climbed significantly—especially with reciprocal tariffs and de minimis exemptions phasing out, which once allowed duty-free treatment on low-value imports. And the pressure is showing up in brand strategies. A July 2025 study c...
Understanding business lines of credit: Everything you need to know If you’re a small business owner, you already know how critical it is to maintain smooth cash flow. Whether it’s handling unexpected expenses, funding a new project, or preparing for seasonal fluctuations, access to flexible funding can make all the difference. That’s where a business line of credit comes in. Redline Capital breaks down exactly how business lines of credit work, their benefits, and how they...
Cold email templates that actually get replies Most sales reps think cold email is broken. "Nobody reads cold emails anymore," they say. "Email is dead." They're wrong. What's broken isn't the channel — it's the approach. Apollo.io analyzed thousands of cold emails sent to CEOs, founders, VPs of sales, and other executives to understand why some emails get forwarded to procurement teams while others get deleted in three seconds. The difference isn't luck. It's science. The 8...
Can you get a business credit card with no personal guarantee? Running a business is a stressful pursuit, especially if you have to put up a personal guarantee to get your business credit card. When you personally guarantee your company's credit card debt, you’re responsible for repaying it if your business can’t. That’s what makes business credit cards with no personal guarantee so attractive: The business, not the owner, is responsible for all debts. This creates a clear...
What you need to know about medical debt and your credit report If you are confused about whether medical debt appears on credit reports, join the club. The truth is, even credit experts are struggling to keep up, as government edicts and judicial decisions bounce the issue back and forth like a tennis ball. So how exactly are consumers supposed to keep up? “Many are confused and worried about how medical debt will affect them,” says Beverly Harzog, author of books like “Co...
Overhead view of two successful colleagues discussing financial papers with diagrams and charts at a work meeting. Pressmaster // Shutterstock 50 highest-paying jobs in America Many American workers dream of landing a six-figure job. Believe it or not, data suggests such high-paying roles are more common than most think. According to a November 2024 study from ADP Research, more than 1 million jobs in the United States pay upward of $500,000. Of course, most workers aren't...
An autonomous robot with the name Esther displayed on its screen making a delivery in the city. Mario Tama // Getty Images 4 ways retailers are adopting AI, robotics, and other new tech in 2025 There have been seismic shifts in how people shop. Customers seek even more convenience, faster transactions, and a personalized shopping experience. However, data shows that retailers are struggling to meet these consumer needs. According to a 2024 IBM study, only 9% of consumers...
Transpacific shipping rates hold steady as tariff uncertainty keeps importers on the sidelines Reciprocal tariffs are back, rates are back to 2024 levels — for now — and more. Last week, global trade policy was dominated by sharp escalation in U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration. On July 31, a sweeping executive order set new reciprocal tariffs, ranging from 15 % baseline to as high as 50% on imports from countries like Canada, Brazil, India, Taiwan, and Switzer...
Where state income taxes hit the middle class hardest If you’re earning $50,000 a year, where you live could mean the difference between paying less than $50 or about $4,000 in state income taxes annually. That’s a lot more in your pocket — or your state’s coffers — depending on whether you call North Dakota or Oregon home. This wide disparity highlights a shifting tax landscape across the United States, one where location alone can drastically shape a worker’s financial r...
Top remote roles and where to hire them Remote work has made it possible for companies to hire top talent regardless of location. According to the World Economic Forum, there will be 92 million global remote roles by 2030. The tech sector, where talent shortages are especially acute, has benefited from hiring internationally, with Gartner reporting that 58% of organizations employ tech talent working remotely from other countries. Beyond overcoming talent shortages, hiring...
No-fault auto insurance explained: What it means and why it matters Most drivers know they need car insurance, but fewer understand how it actually works in their state. That's especially true in the states with no-fault insurance. In these states, getting paid after a crash (and whether you can sue) follows a very different set of rules. No-fault and at-fault systems take two distinct approaches to accident claims. Knowing which one applies affects how quickly you get...
How to sell to founders: A data‑backed playbook for breaking through startup inboxes Getting a founder to reply is like cold-pitching a VC — you’ve got one shot, and you better not waste it. Apollo.io turned to Pythia — its proprietary AI trained on billions of real sales touches — to decode the patterns that actually move the needle when selling to founders. After analyzing performance data across email timing, campaign structure, and messaging tone, one truth emerged:...
