Business News
How Will Trump's 'Endorsement' Affect L.L. Bean?
Forbes - 13 Jan 2017 06:26
A positive Tweet is a good thing, correct? Not when it implies a political endorsement. Here's what L.L. Bean and others in this situation can learn.
5 Signs Someone Has True Emotional Intelligence
inc - 13 Jan 2017 05:56
How much self-awareness do you have?
After $40 billion pledge from China, Nigeria tells Taiwan's capital office to pack its bags
Business Insider - 13 Jan 2017 05:51
Azeez Akunleyan/AP Photo On Wednesday, asChina's foreign minister visited with a promise to invest another $40 billion in the country, Nigeria asked Taiwanese trade officials to move their representative office from the ...
Drug Pricing May Linger Over Biotech in 2017
Barron's - 13 Jan 2017 19:04
Innovative therapies are likely safe, but there may be some macro concerns around pricing.
Wealth Matters: A Tool Kit for the Donor Eager to Grasp All the Risks of Donation
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2017 19:01
Nonprofits rarely lay out the risks of their projects, lest they spook funders. And donors don't dig deeply enough for that information. But help is on the way.
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Brands Make When Building Influencer Programs
inc - 13 Jan 2017 16:00
Influencer marketing can help your brand play in the big leagues -- if it's done correctly.
Your Biggest Productivity Killer Isn't What You Think. Here's How to Fix It
inc - 13 Jan 2017 16:00
It'll make getting and staying focused a whole lot easier.
3 Ways to Deal With Feedback You Disagree With
inc - 13 Jan 2017 16:00
Use one of these three different strategies when you're on the receiving end of feedback that you don't agree with.
Janet Yellen Gives an Economic Short Course, Beyond Interest Rates
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2017 06:21
Meeting with educators, the Fed's chairwoman emphasized its role in fighting financial crises but hoped that in the future it would be less interesting.
China's trade surplus narrowed in December as exports underwhelm
Business Insider - 13 Jan 2017 06:02
Greg Baker/AFP/Getty Images Chinese trade data for December has largely underwhelmed, with the value of exports contracting sharply while growth in imports slowed. According to China’s Customs Bureau, the value of expo...
Leader of Wells Fargo criminal fraud ring sentenced to seven years in prison
L.A. Times - 13 Jan 2017 05:05Metal Price Collapse And China Exodus Push Mongolia To A Risky Economic Brink
Forbes - 13 Jan 2017 05:00
Once upon a time Mongolia was happening. Mining firms from Australia, China, Russia and North America were digging up the vast country for the likes of gold andcopper. People had jobs and money to spend. Then in 2014 for...
Why Amazon Is Losing Its Battle Against Chinese Counterfeiters
Forbes - 13 Jan 2017 04:10
While Amazon's anti-counterfeit measures heat up, so-called "bad actors" continue selling knockoffs all over the marketplace. But why Amazon is losing its battle against counterfeiters may not be because of what they don...
WATCH: Tracey Coleman: Making Detergent to Make Ends Meet
ABC News - 13 Jan 2017 19:11
Mother of two calculates daily tradeoffs to help save for family's future.
Neuroscience: Millennials Need to Lay Off the Social Media (Here's Why)
inc - 13 Jan 2017 16:02
It's no secret that spending time on our screens is detrimental to our overall well-being. You can do something about that.
Economic Report: U.S. retail sales disappoint at end of the year
Market Watch - 13 Jan 2017 16:01
Sales at U.S. retailers rose less than expected in December to finish the year on soft note, signaling potentially weaker economic growth in the final quarter of 2016.
Cybersecurity: What to Look for in a Small Business Acquisition
inc - 13 Jan 2017 16:00
By properly vetting the cybersecurity of potential business acquisitions, buyers can prevent data breaches and other post-sale catastrophes.
Market Snapshot: U.S. stock futures inch up as bank earnings test Trump rally
Market Watch - 13 Jan 2017 15:46
U.S. stock futures on Friday point to little change at the open, keeping the Dow industrials on track for a weekly loss as investors wait for updates from the banking and retail sectors.
Economic Report: Producer prices jump along with energy costs
Market Watch - 13 Jan 2017 15:42
Wholesale costs surged as energy prices recovered, the Labor Department said.
Germany urges EU to grill Italy over Fiat Chrysler emissions
News Observer - 13 Jan 2017 15:32
Germany wants the European Union's executive branch to question Italy over software that regulates emissions in Fiat Chrysler diesel cars. A Transport Ministry spokeswoman says German authorities believe the software …...
Retail sales jump in December on strong car and online shopping
Business Insider - 13 Jan 2017 15:30
David McNew/Reuters US retail sales rose roughly in line with expectations inDecember, according to the Commerce Department. Retail sales increased by 0.6%from a revised 0.2% pace in November.Economists had forecast a ri...
A Customer Experience is not Complete Without Exceptional Support
inc - 13 Jan 2017 15:30
Is customer service still a negative drag on your business? With a few key principles in mind, you can turn it into a key customer growth driver.