(BPT) – By Sarah Acton, Chief Marketing Officer at BILLOne of the best holiday gifts I have been given was a pair of earrings from a small women-owned shop near my home in Palo Alto, California. My husband gave them to me for Christmas many years ago, …
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(BPT) – Giving back to your community is an important and powerful way to create positive change right where you live. In addition to making an impact on the lives of others, volunteering also offers personal benefits. According to the Cleveland Clinic…
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(BPT) – It’s that time of year when many Americans review their health care benefits to see if they have the coverage they need during open enrollment. If you don’t enjoy this annual exercise, a new report by Deloitte’s Center for Health Solutions sugg…
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(BPT) – The demand for homes with sustainable features is growing. However, home building companies that are committed to sustainability recognize that how you build a home is just as important as the home itself. Below are three ways that Clayton, a l…
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(BPT) – More than three million small businesses were started in the first half of 2023, up nearly 6% from the first six months of 2022. While new business formation is thriving, business owners continue to face a number of challenges: Inflation (30%),…
(BPT) – In the wake of an electrifying sports season with record-breaking viewership for the WNBA and landmark victories for women athletes globally, Deloitte released “The Impact of Sports on Women’s Professional Success,” new research that looks at t…
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(BPT) – Farmers markets are strong contenders for the future of local food. Each season, more than 8,000 markets sell directly to consumers across the U.S. Direct-to-consumer food sales totaled $2.9 billion in 2020, and on-farm stores and farmers marke…
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(BPT) – Women own nearly 50% of all U.S. businesses, yet they only receive 2% of venture capital (VC) funding, a tiny piece of the pie. Stacy’s® Pita Chips, a brand committed to the financial empowerment of women business owners, is proud to ch…
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(BPT) – Employees make career decisions for a variety of reasons, but an increasingly popular factor that many consider is whether their work will be meaningful – especially among younger generations.According to Fidelity Investments, 86% of all worker…
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(BPT) – George Washington is the ‘father of our country’ yet, ironically, he didn’t have any children of his own. If you are like many others, you’ve probably wondered why he didn’t leave any children as his legacy.As author Steve Yoch described in his…
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