BU
Business News Info
BU

Broadcaster faces backlash for news special to air after Titan sub runs out of oxygen

An upcoming news special on the Titan submersible, which vanished after losing signal days ago, is sparking backlash for its timing while crews continue to search for the vessel at sea.

ITN’s “Titanic Sub: Lost at Sea” is scheduled to air on Britain’s Channel 5 on Thursday at 2 pm ET, hours after The Titan had been expected to run out of oxygen. Members of the public have slammed the program due to its timing.

The special is being presented by Channel 5 host Dan Walker and produced by ITN, an Oscar-nominated production company that specializes in “non-fiction content” with

…
Read More

Finance minister Chrystia Freeland: Stellantis deal ‘is coming’

The federal government, which has been renegotiating its support for the NextStar Stellantis-LGES electric vehicle battery plant in Windsor, is confident that the investment is good for the country and that a deal is coming, according to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

“We’re very confident in the value of the Stellantis investment, which is coming,” Freeland told reporters in Ottawa on Wednesday, without elaborating further.

Stellantis last month stopped construction at the $5 billion plant, which is being built in partnership with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES), saying Canada had not fulfilled promises.

The battery plant investment, which included contributions

…
Read More

Small businesses turning to credit cards to ‘keep the lights on’: Equifax

A server brings food to a table as people dine at a restaurant in Vancouver, on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. As hotel and restaurant owners increasingly turn to temporary foreign workers to fill labor gaps, there are growing calls to give those workers more paths to permanent residency. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A new Equifax Canada survey says small businesses are increasingly using their credit cards to maintain their operations, a worrying trend. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Small businesses are increasingly turning to high-interest debt such as credit cards to keep the lights on, according to a new survey from Equifax Canada.

“I think what we’re really starting to see now in the economy is the fallout of the pandemic. A lot of small businesses have had a lot of debt accumulated from a pandemic,” Jeff Brown, head of commercial solutions at Equifax Canada, said in a phone interview.

“We’re seeing this

…
Read More

Is it time to get a business credit card for your side hustle?

Now more than ever, side hustles are part of consumers’ financial picture. According to a Bankrate survey, 39 percent of US consumers with a side job rely on that income to cover basic living expenses.

And even those who are already working a second job may need to increase that income to keep up with the rising cost of living. If you’re trying to grow your side gig, you might consider getting a credit card for your business. Here’s how to know if it’s time.

You have substantial start-up costs

Depending on what kind of side gig you start, you

…
Read More

The Drums | The Rise Of Gaming Culture

Gaming isn’t just changing entertainment – it’s revolutionizing marketing as we know it. That’s a bold statement from TikTok’s head of global gaming business marketing, so The Drum caught up with Rema Vasan to find out if it’s justified.

Attention is the new currency – and if marketers want to capture the attention of today’s consumers in a rapidly evolving world, traditional marketing approaches will no longer cut it. One industry is changing the game, having been quick to adapt to dramatic shifts in consumer expectations and it’s revolutionizing marketing as we know it. Yes, we’re talking about gaming.

The

…
Read More

BCE to hold awards reception for 2023 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition

The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) has announced a June 27 awards reception for the 2023 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. This event will take place at 6:30 pm on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. The program will begin at 7:00 pm

BCE Director Jim Enneking explained, “The awards reception allows us to recognize the participants who completed the Small Business Information Series, presented by the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College. The series served to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully complete a business plan for their business.”

“We will

…
Read More

How Do I Update My Compliance Risk Assessment?

Compliance Risk Assessments are critically important in healthcare practices. When used correctly, they can save entities from fines, problems and consequences.

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 our blog ).

While almost everyone is familiar with a HIPAA Risk Assessment, many practices have not completed a full Compliance Risk Assessment.

A Compliance Risk Assessment is a process for healthcare entities to determine what risks exist, evaluate potential risks and focus resources to address the most significant risks.

Compliance Risk

…
Read More

ZIM Expands Partnership with 40Seas to Offer Flexible Digital Financing Solutions to its Customer Base

Published: Jun. 21, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago

HAIFA, Israel, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (NYSE: ZIM) announced today the expansion of its partnership with a cross-border trade financing platform 40Seasintegrating the 40Seas’ flexible digital financing solution via ZIM’s website as well as Ship4wd‘sZIM’s award-winning digital freight forwarding subsidiary.

ZIM Logo

The expanded collaboration demonstrates ZIM’s commitment to transforming traditional shipping practices into the digital era and enhancing customers’ choices by providing them with a seamless digital experience to allow them faster and cheaper access to

…
Read More