Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Finding the perfect job candidate can take a lot of work for a small business or startup. With the current competitive market, small businesses find it harder to attract top talent than larger, more established companies. In a survey of small business owners by NFIB Research Foundation,…
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test your business creativity with Edition 71 of our quiz!
Lateral Sparks, the weekly quiz from yourStory, tests your domain knowledge, business arguments, and lateral thinking skills (see the previous edition here). In this 71st edition of the quiz, we present issues tackled by real-life entrepreneurs in their startup journeys. What would you do if you were in their shoes? At the end of the…
From Ground Zero to Investor Hero
Thailand-born, New York City-based Kanin Asva (Kanin Asvaplungprohm), is quickly becoming a force in the venture capitalism space. Having handled $200 million in funds in a career that has traversed the finance and tech worlds from Thailand to New York City, the 31-year-old Southeast Asian powerlifter and art lover has set his own venture in…
Alabama high school teacher charged with distributing obscene material of a child
A Lincoln High School teacher was arrested Thursday morning at his Hoover home. Owen Hardin Stallworth III, 27, is charged with distribution of obscene material of a child. School officials said Thursday afternoon he is no longer employed by the system. He was taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation by Homewood police,…
Business plan approved for new $32 million Langdon rec center
Rocky View County’s (RVC) Recreation Governance Committee has approved the business plan for the future $32 million recreation center in Langdon. The approval came at the committee’s Feb. Rocky View County’s (RVC) Recreation Governance Committee has approved the business plan for the future $32 million recreation center in Langdon. The approval came at the committee’s…
Mastercard Survey: Canadian Small business owners are optimistic about the potential of open banking, the majority want it tailored to their needs – Mastercard
Small business owners are already prolific users of digital financial tools and want better access to innovative fintech to take control of their finances. Diverse small business owners rely on digital tools and technology now and are most enthusiastic about open banking’s future potential. A secure platform that streamlines financial tasks and guards against fraud…
Immigration increase alone won’t fix the labor market, experts say – Business News
Photo: The Canadian Press Experts say Canada’s plan to increase immigration may ease some pressures in the labor market, but bigger changes are needed to ensure new permanent residents are matched with the jobs that most need filling. With the unemployment rate at historic lows, many companies are “starved” for workers, and new immigrants will…
How Can I Protect My Children in Estate Planning?
Many of our clients have concerns related to their children when planning estates. Concerns can range from making sure they are taken care of financially, choosing appropriate guardians, and more. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to…