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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

Partners should complement each other, says Denise Rodriguez-Lopez, a former n American Express OPEN Advisor, who consulted small businesses on partnerships. I could have created a business in which I had employees and was involved in managing the process, but I never wanted to do that. Mike Kilchenstein.

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Getting real about climate change

Ruby

The outages had affected everything from the state’s water supply to train lines to manufacturing. A wildfire razing California’s farmland means higher produce prices for food suppliers, restaurants, and catering businesses. A statewide power outage disrupts manufacturing and transportation lines, causing shipping delays.

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The essentials of a written safety program

Insperity

As a business leader, you may wonder if you really need to put your safety policies in writing, especially if your organization is small. For large businesses, written safety programs are essential because responsibility must be clearly assigned to avoid confusion. Hazard prevention and control.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Davenport is a member of the Forbes Business Council , and under her leadership, CASBO was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Organization of the Year for a nonprofit or government organization in the 20th Annual International Business Awards®. Demetria L. Karwanna D.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

In the process, he learned a lot about what the community needed and the role which digital ignorance played, and made it his business to understand the problems, know what resources were available and find solutions. When Covid came along, Cantu and his team empowered their clients to find employment, transportation, childcare and housing.

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Worker shortages could define the 2025 global economy. Here’s why

Work Life

small business surveys continue to flag acute worker shortages in key sectors such as transportation, construction, and manufacturing. With one-fifth of small firms planning to pick up hiring in the next three months, almost 90% of those looking to recruit reported no or few qualified applicants.