Business Talk

(BPT) – When you go shopping for a good or service you need, you have a choice. You can shop family-owned and -operated or you can shop franchises and corporations. People are realizing where they put their dollars counts and more are opting to shop lo…

(BPT) – By Aimee DiCicco, Sr. Vice President Revenue Operations and Business DevelopmentSmall businesses are a critical part of the United States’ economy, and their owners are truly living the American dream. Being your own boss is something most peop…

(BPT) – Many small businesses across the country have one thing in common: seasonal highs and lows. While it’s common for revenue to ebb and flow throughout the year, many businesses face a lull in the summer. Unfortunately, this seasonal slowdown may …

(BPT) – The last few years have been rocky times for the 32.5 million U.S. small businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). They have faced big challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages and rising inflation. …

(BPT) – Graduation is a momentous occasion – a chance to think back on graduates’ journeys, to celebrate accomplishments, and of course, to look ahead. When we consider how difficult the last few years have been, we recognize the extraordinary resilien…

(BPT) – The historical circumstances of minority landownership and agricultural enterprise create challenges for some farmers in the United States. Despite these hurdles, growers like Ryan Lankford and Christi Bland are determined to grow their family …

(BPT) – Mexico is a top export market for American corn growers. Soon, due to a new decree, this relationship could change, and it would have an economic impact on American agriculture.Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a decree on D…

(BPT) – Each year, the U.S. military generates thousands of professionals with highly specialized, transferable skills. Beyond technical and operational expertise, every service member gains skills that help keep teams afloat and foster cohesion and pr…

(BPT) – By David Caraway, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Officer of Nevro Corp.A diabetes diagnosis can feel like taking on a round-the-clock job – from which you receive no benefits, vacations, or breaks. Managing diabetes can take an enormous physical, m…

(BPT) – Sponsored by Office DepotIf you own a small business, you know that it can be an incredibly rewarding yet challenging venture that requires balance, especially if you’re working remotely. In fact, according to a survey, achieving work-life bala…