Business Talk

(BPT) – Evictions have been front-page news during the pandemic, and for a good reason. At the start of the pandemic, the National Low Income Housing Coalition estimated that without assistance, 30 to 40 million Americans would be in danger of eviction…

(BPT) – As many employers are welcoming employees back to the workplace, others have committed to the shifts they made during the pandemic and embracing the opportunities that come with working hybrid or remotely. The most successful organizations are …

(BPT) – Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and one of the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs in the U.S. is English- and Spanish-speaking Latino-owned small businesses, representing 34% growth over the past 10 years. This growt…

(BPT) – By Lee Sam-soo, CDO at LG ElectronicsThe concept of the customer experience (CX) has risen in popularity in the media, academia and across a variety of industries in recent times, with some companies even changing departments’ names to include …

(BPT) – A U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) panel discussion recently touted alternative energy adoption as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revitalize manufacturing in the United States. Among those who have the most to gain are Gen Zers.With the r…

(BPT) – If you’re asked for names of well-known entrepreneurs, a few obvious contenders might come to mind, like Bill Gates or Steve Jobs. A recent survey asked questions about who are the most successful entrepreneurs – revealing insights into what pe…

(BPT) – A valuable weed control product could come under tighter use restrictions if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moves forward with a new aquatic ecosystem concentration regulation for atrazine, decreasing the equivalent level of concern …

(BPT) – Your digital accounts and online activities may make your life easier and perhaps even more enjoyable, but did you know every time you log in, it’s a chance for cybercriminals to hack your information and exploit it in numerous ways?Hacking thr…

(BPT) – With the fall and holiday seasons fast approaching, small business owners might consider leveraging the power of digital tools to ensure that sales, marketing, operations and other key function areas are ready to help drive business outcomes.On…

(BPT) – By Brendan P. Keegan, Chairman, CEO & President of Merchants FleetThe biggest acronym in boardrooms across the U.S. today is ESG – Environmental Social Governance. ESG is a framework for ensuring business practices have regard for the envir…