U.S. House and Senate Introduce Legislation to Repeal Small Business Beneficial Ownership Registry
Small businesses support legislation to relieve the burdensome information reporting requirement There is still time to make your voice heard. The U.S. House Small Business Committee will hold a hearing on beneficial reporting information (BOI) requirements on...
Federal Government’s Credit Card Late Fees Rule Put on Pause
75% of credit card users pay their bills on time. This CFPB rule would punish those who pay on time by raising their costs to cover those who don’t. On May 10, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce scored a major win for the business community against federal agencies’...
The Tool Belt Generation: Revitalizing Our Workforce, One Trade at a Time
SUMMARY Gen Z is exploring alternative career paths in trades like construction and mechanics, driven by the rising cost of college education The Tool Belt Generation is prioritizing practical skills and vocational careers over traditional college degrees, influenced...
The Lander Biz Show: Kindness in action with Westward Heights Care Center
The Lander Biz Show is presented by Fremont Toyota Lander, whom we thank for helping us bring these inspiring stories to light. Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Lander Biz Show, where we delve into the heart of local businesses and the extraordinary...
11 Things to Do During Small Business Month to Grow Your Company
Want to scale your business? Achieve your goals with these core growth strategies and activities. May is Small Business Month, a time to support and celebrate the contributions of small businesses and startups. It’s also the perfect time for entrepreneurs to explore...
Maximizing Your Influence in the Workplace: Strategies from Communication Expert Matt Abrahams
SUMMARY Enhance workplace influence through effective communication, including engaging storytelling, strategic pauses, and active listening. Boost your value and influence by being reliable, taking on challenging tasks, and becoming the go-to expert in your field....
New Overtime Rule Hurts Small Businesses
Final rule will increase the minimum salary threshold The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new overtime rule that will add burdensome requirements for small business owners. The final rule will raise the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility....
The Lander Biz Show: Spotlight on Mountain Vista Retirement Residence
The Lander Biz Show is presented by Fremont Toyota Lander, whom we thank for helping us bring these inspiring stories to light. On this episode of the the Lander Biz Show, we shine the spotlight on Mountain Vista Retirement Residence, guided by the delightful Brenda...
9 Essential Retail Marketing Strategies for 2024
SUMMARY Optimize your online presence with accurate, up-to-date information and a Google Business Profile Employ strategic sales and loss leaders to drive foot traffic and highlight product range Create captivating window displays and offer a digitally curated catalog...
The US Federal Government Bans Non-Compete Agreements
SUMMARY In April 2024, the FTC banned non-compete agreements, allowing employees more freedom to move between jobs without restrictions on disclosing trade secrets Non-compete agreements, meant to protect company interests, had been criticized for trapping low-wage...