Prof James Barnes is an expert at working with small businesses and taking the mystery out of their marketing Renowned Mississippi State University Extension Professor, marketing mentor, and author Dr James Barnes has launched an interactive online course that promises to put an end to random acts of marketing for businesses The Master Your Marketing…
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Spok Holdings: Inflation Could Put Dividend At Risk
author/iStock via Getty Images Spok Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SPOK) the stock price has seen a recent rally, but I believe the rally isn’t sustainable. Spok’s customers in the healthcare industry are struggling, and revenue has been declining for years. In response, Spok restructured its business and increased the dividend payout by 150%. Critically, Spok can’t afford…
Sudbury news: Business owner says copy cat business is costing her money
A woman who runs an escape room business in Sudbury is unhappy because she says a company in Owen Sound is copying her logo and business model. Meagan Grant says it’s affecting her bottom line. Grant owns the escape room business called PUZZLED in the city. She said the logo used by an Owen Sound…
Climate Finance Groups Are Misunderstood, BMO Says
(Bloomberg) — Climate finance groups that press companies to decarbonize are wrongly confused as being regulators that set rules for businesses to reach net zero emissions, according to Dan Barclay, chief executive officer of BMO Capital Markets. Most Read from Bloomberg Entities such as the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero don’t set rules and…
Leaked Memo Reveals New Finance Structure As Cuts Loom
Disney CFO Christine McCarthy has restructured its finance teams, according to a leaked memo. Thousands of Disney employees will be laid off next week, Bloomberg reported, across film, TV, parks, and corporate. The finance consolidation is part of CEO Bob Iger’s effort to cut $5.5 billion in costs. Disney’s chief financial officer, Christine McCarthy, named…
Homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Concrete Mixer
Have you ever had a Strawberry Cheesecake Concrete Mixer from Culvers? Culvers is a midwest fast food chain that serves Concrete Mixers such as Strawberry Cheesecake and since summer will be here in no time, I thought a recipe for a homemade Strawberry Cheesecake Concrete Mixer would be perfect! If you love strawberry cheesecake, this…
Only 16% of small businesses are confident their concerns will receive attention during Alberta’s election
Reducing taxes and energy costs are the top election priorities for Alberta small businesses Calgary, April 18, 2023 – Despite a majority (95%) of Alberta small business owners intending to vote on May 29th, a dismal 16% are confident their concerns and priorities will receive attention during the election campaign, according to a new survey…
Marketing Experts Share How to Make Inclusive Marketing Campaigns
Five marketing experts discuss how inclusive marketing campaigns demand authenticity. Celebrating heritage months should come with a genuine goal to uplift an underserved community. They encourage seeking outside help from nonprofits or universities to ensure campaigns are tasteful and constructive. This article is part of “Marketing for Small Business,” a series exploring the basics of…