Business Talk

(BPT) – In the past two years, small business owners have been forced to reimagine their entire business model and pivot their operations to survive pandemic social distancing and shutdowns. Recovery and growth are now top of mind, according to a new C…

(BPT) – Baker Miriam Vilchez always dreamed of creating a business, spending hours perfecting her baking skills even while working full time. To get feedback on her business idea, she brought a freshly baked cake to her local State Farm agent, Cristel …

(BPT) – If you run a small to medium-sized business, you know the challenges: Your to-do list is a mile long, and there’s never enough time in the day. Whether you have a staff of two or two hundred, it seems like there aren’t enough people to get ever…

(BPT) – If you haven’t considered a STEM career, now may be the time to explore your options. Advancements in recent years have highlighted the need for positions in science and medicine, resulting in an industry boom and a growing job market for poten…

(BPT) – Are you looking for a job, but want more than a paycheck? You want to be able to learn, grow and thrive at your new position, but you’re not sure where to start?The top factor that makes for an exceptional work environment is access to opportun…

(BPT) – When it comes to running a business, it’s safe to say that COVID-19 changed just about everything. Where people shop, how they make purchases and even what they use to pay – the pandemic overhauled consumer preferences nationwide. And while thi…

(BPT) – Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital payments have become an essential tool for many entrepreneurs. New data from the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council’s latest business survey highlights the value that new entrepreneurs …

(BPT) – The pandemic proved the importance of connectivity – to your family, friends, work, school and doctor. Wireless service, in particular, has been a lifeline for many: In fact, 15% of Americans use it as their only broadband connection. And now w…

(BPT) – In an extensive analysis of patient claims data, health plan member engagement has emerged as employers’ single best-practice solution for controlling costs and improving outcomes for their employees.In the fifth joint white paper by the Health…