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• ‘People know about us now thanks to Ad Manager’: How advertising is helping THIS small business look ahead to life after lockdown (and how it could help YOUR business too!) The last year has been challenging for everyone, but has been particularly tough for those who own and run small businesses. And while some have been able to switch to an online-only model, or pivot to a different kind of trade, for many SMEs this wasn’t an option. Some have gone bust, others are struggling through with the help of loans and the furlough scheme, all while suffering huge losses.  But with restrictions lifting and the end of lockdown on…
• CNN Business has launched an internal investigation into the treatment of female employees Summary List PlacementCNN Business has opened an internal investigation into workplace culture and the treatment of female employees, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The investigation was prompted by the February departure of Annalyn Kurtz, a senior editor in the roughly 60-person newsroom, two of the people said. CNN Business houses the cable network's digital coverage of markets, technology, and media. The "work environment assessment," as the inquiry is being called internally, is being conducted by HR employees…
• Warren Buffett and Jeff Bezos have similar views on stock prices, long-term investing, and what makes a 'dream business' Summary List Placement Warren Buffett and Jeff Bezos have some similar views on companies and investing. Bezos has quoted Buffett's mentor, Benjamin Graham, twice in his annual letters. The two CEOs focus on the long term and love businesses with strong brands. See more stories on Insider's business page. Warren Buffett and Jeff Bezos are at opposite ends of the technology spectrum, if the Amazon leader's deep knowledge of cloud computing and the Berkshire Hathaway chief's recent decision to swap…
• SMALL-BUSINESS POINT-OF-SALE BATTLE: Here's how point-of-sale providers can adapt their offerings for the coronavirus pandemic to win over small businesses Summary List PlacementThe coronavirus pandemic has put the future of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in jeopardy. Many SMBs are on the brink of closing permanently in the wake of the pandemic. The crisis forced many to temporarily close and has caused drops in demand as consumers deal with financial difficulties and follow social distancing guidelines. The sudden drop in earnings, which may continue if pandemic conditions don't improve soon, could lead to wide-scale small-business closures in the coming months, and medium-sized businesses may be…
• Survey Says: Irvine is California’s best place to start a business “Survey Says” looks at various rankings and scorecards that judge geographic locations, noting that these gradings are best seen as a mix of art and data science. Buzz: Irvine is ranked California’s best big city to start a business. Source: WalletHub’s review of 21 economic and demographic metrics for 100 large U.S. cities that created an overall national ranking from breakdowns for each locale’s business environment; access to resources; and business costs. Details Here’s how the 17 California cities in…
• Latest Transforming Business poll shows Hong Kong and Singapore businesses are prioritizing sustainability to drive innovation Summary List PlacementDespite the long list of obstacles companies have faced throughout the pandemic and are continuing to face today, sustainability has remained a top priority in many regions. Far from taking a back seat, a recent poll of over 600 business leaders around the world has shown that investing in sustainable products and systems continues to be a major focus, particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore. In the latest Transforming Business survey, 129 respondents said that sustainable systems and…
• VOTE: Southern California Girls Athlete of the Week, April 30 Each week, publications from the Southern California News Group’s 11 properties (Orange County Register, L.A. Daily News, Press-Enterprise, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Daily Breeze, San Bernardino Sun, Daily Bulletin, Redlands Daily Facts, Whittier Daily News and Pasadena-Star News) select the Athletes of the Week for their respective region. Each athlete is then entered into the overall Southern California Athlete of the Week vote. Click on the newspaper links below the athlete’s name to read about their…
• Adidas is relocating its entire basketball business to Los Angeles in an attempt to dominate the sport — but experts are doubtful the move will help it challenge Nike and the Jordan brand Summary List PlacementAdidas is restructuring its basketball division and moving the entire business unit from its headquarters in Portland, Oregon, to Los Angeles, California, in an effort to spur on growth in the category. But experts say it's unlikely that the brand will be able to overtake basketball category leaders like Nike and the Jordan brand. Adidas's move is part of a larger goal for the sneaker brand to "form one Adidas basketball team" by combining its lifestyle and performance…
• Here are 5 mistakes businesses make when promoting themselves on LinkedIn, according to this consultant who advises Amazon and Facebook on the platform Summary List PlacementBusiness marketing on LinkedIn can generate nearly three times as many leads on average than on Facebook, according to one analysis by Hubspot. But there are a lot of mistakes companies make trying to promote themselves on the platform, according to Aron Tzimas, co-founder and chief creative officer of content strategists Knotch. Walmart, Amazon, and Facebook are among clients of the company that helps them measure and optimize their content on the platform, which is home to 55…
• Oh, good: Prince Andrew is in business with an accused serial sexual harasser Daily Mail columnist Richard Kay has spent most of his royal-coverage days focusing on Prince William, Prince Charles, Harry, Meghan, Kate and Rose Hanbury. So it’s super-curious that someone – likely Charles – gave Kay the nod for this story about Prince Andrew. Apparently, Andrew has set up a new business venture, but it’s not really a “venture” as much as it’s a shell company meant to hide Andrew’s income, because he apparently has income??? And not only that, but…