Despite decades of progress women still face many hurdles in the male-dominated business world, but more and more business-savvy women are finding they are their own best boss – and
New journalism businesses aspiring to greatness can’t rely on the playbooks of their 20th Century forerunners – they have to be more nimble and innovative, according to experts. And that’s
Black History Month might be over, but Black entrepreneurs are worthy of recognition year-round. Here are some tips on how journalists can continue to support Black-owned businesses through their day-to-day
The National Retail Federation (NRF) conducts an annual survey in advance of St. Patrick’s Day asking Americans how they plan to celebrate the holiday, and compiles the data into a
As Veterans Day approaches, consider profiling local veterans or military spouses who’ve launched businesses. The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that there is about one veteran-owned firm for every ten veterans and that
Small businesses generate 99% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), but dig deeper into those numbers and a more surprising picture emerges: Rural areas (10,000 or less population) count
With less demand for camp counselors, lifeguards, and other seasonal jobs typically held by teens, the summer job outlook for teens this year wasn’t exactly sunny. In fact, the Center
If your state is among those that are attempting to reopen businesses now or in the coming weeks, many small businesses face tough choices. Do they potentially put their employees
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many small businesses to rethink their business models. For some, that means moving their services online or switching to curbside pickup or delivery only. For
To drastically understate the situation, COVID-19 will change things for the rest of the year. As a business reporter, you should start planning ahead for the stories that will not
With Coronavirus spreading across the U.S. and around the world, the pandemic could have serious economic implications over the next several months or years, not to mention the loss of
Once you’ve been writing about large companies—the mainstay of so many publications—you may think that all business journalism is the same. It’s not. They work differently, are run by people
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