Although rum may not be the most fashionable option in a cocktail menu, it is still a popular choice. Rum was the third-most sold spirit in America in 2020, behind whiskey and vodka. Misconceptions about rum—that it’s only a summer drink or that its cocktails are too fruity and sweet—are part of the reason that […]
Continue ReadingThere has been a lot of talk as of late concerning an apparent string of unannounced Google algorithm updates, hitting something of a peak during September and October. Online forums were inundated with website owners and SEO agencies alike venting their frustrations, having seen major declines in traffic that still have not recovered. Now, we […]
Continue ReadingImagine you’re your customer for a moment. What is the first thing you notice when you walk into a store? What makes you want to browse through the products every time you pass a display, aisle, shelf rack or shelf? What makes you only stay a few seconds at the entranceway before moving on? These […]
Continue ReadingEvery story this year has highlighted how difficult it is for farmers. Crop growth has been affected by a much wetter than average spring and summer in the Midwest. Worse is the ongoing trade war between the United States and China, which has shut down one of America’s largest soybean export markets. A federal law […]
Continue Reading“If it’s possible to make it here, it can be done anywhere.” Scratch that. Foie gras can now be made anywhere. But New York City That’s because the NYC City Council overwhelmingly voted on Wednesday in favor of banning the sale of the (delicious, admittedly) delicacy, considered by many to be the pinnacle of French haute cuisine. Remind me […]
Continue ReadingA “social media influencer” is the most important job in the world. It doesn’t take much to get paid to promote a product if you are well-connected online. If you become extremely well-connected — like, say, the Kardashian clan’s Kylie Jenner — you can command jaw-dropping fees. Jenner, the world’s top-rated social media influencer, is […]
Continue ReadingWe hear a lot about unemployment benefits for laid-off employees. But what about unemployment benefits for business owners? Are you out luck if your small business was unlucky? Normal circumstances would make you eligible for unemployment benefits if you were paid a regular salary by your small business and you paid unemployment taxes on this salary. […]
Continue ReadingMany businesses will face uncertainty as they reopen their doors as states lift COVID-19 locksdowns. How many of their customers will return? How many of their employees will return? These concerns are not the only ones they have. They might also be worried about potential legal risks that may arise when they restart their business. […]
Continue ReadingMany uncertainties face small-business owners who have to reopen their doors after coronavirus-related shut downs. Will their customers return? Will their employees return? Can they keep the business afloat? Safety is the most important uncertainty. How can small business owners and operators keep everyone safe? We know that keeping people separated at least six feet […]
Continue ReadingCurrently, all 50 states have begun reopening their economies after COVID-19 closures, which means small businesses across the county — from restaurants to gyms to hair salons — have reopened or are preparing to reopen. While business owners know that they need employees to return to work in order to grow their businesses, some employees […]
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