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  • Bikewrappers
    An obvious solution to cycling safety
    On 2nd and 4th Fridays, a local Bay area business is featured with the intention to connect communities. These businesses are innovative, progressive and operate with their community in mind. If you know of a local Bay area business with an...
  • Fitbit watch
    Wearables in Fashion
    You may have heard the term “wearable technology”, but what is it really? Wearable technology is quickly making its way into Fashion Industry- with jewelry and even handbags that can charge your phone for a month. There has been a fast...
  • Business news: Holiday shopping online
    Business news: Holiday shopping online
    "Couch commerce" has now begun in earnest as more consumers than ever before rely on their mobile gadgets for their holiday shopping; not only are smartphones and tablets being used to make purchases, but also for coupons and promotions,...
  • Phoenix AMA schedules event on online jobs searches.
    Phoenix AMA chapter offers help for online job searches
    Mark your must do calendar for Tuesday February 3, 2015 for an insightful look by two professionals on how to hone your online job search skills. This American Marketing Association (AMA) (www.amaphoenix.org) event will be held at Skysong at 1375...
  • All over food!
    Aurora Colorado’s diverse and ethnic dining options
    A community that is comprised of more than 105 ethnic backgrounds, speaking more than 100 languages, you are sure to find a locally owned and unique restaurant to satisfy any food craving.Rebecca Caro a freelance writer published YUM a guide to...
  • Marketing Vital to Small Business
    Women business owners view marketing as vital
    The National Federation of Independent Business released its report titled Small Business Economic Trends. One area of concern is credit. Categorized as regular borrowers who borrow ‘at least once every three months,’ statistics...
  • Plague App
    Spread Your Information like a Plague with this new Social App
    With all the social media apps already available, and the hundreds or even thousands that keep getting launched every day, people are definitely being overloaded with more feeds, photos, status updates, and nonsense. So when I first downloaded...
  • SCORE mentor talks about social media planning
    SCORE mentor presents tips on social media
    SCORE mentor presents tips on social mediaGreater Phoenix SCORE (www.greaterphoenixscore.org) mentor Giselle Aguiar of AZ Social Media Wiz offered up some ideas on the use of social media in a recent online posting. The jist of her post was that a...
  • Marion Barry funeral plans to be announced today by Barry family
    Marion Barry funeral plans to be announced today by the Barry family
    Today residents of the District of Columbia will be given a complete list of the events planned to honor the life and legacy of the longest serving public servant in the history of the government of the District of Columbia.Former Mayor Marion...
  • Goal Setting for Small Business
    Achieve Your Small Business Goals Wisely
    Are you setting your goals and gearing up for success? It has been proven that people who are clear on what they want to achieve and set goals to manifest it, are far more likely to have success than those who skip this step. Looking back at a...
  • Staples Employee Study
    Are you uncomfortable at work?
    Is it time to replace your office chair? Business owners and employees across the country areworking in pain. You rarely find the perfect chair. I should know. I've bought four within a year. In a previous article, I ranted about my need to...
  • District of Columbia honors the service of Marion Barry
    DC residents invited to sign the Book of Condolence to honor Marion Barry
    Mayor Vincent Gray and Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and the Council of the District of Columbia invite residents to come to city hall to sign an official Book of Condolence for former Mayor and Ward 8 Councilmember Marion Barry on Wednesday...
  • Mayor Vincent Gray expresses sadness over the death of Marion Barry
    Marion Barry is dead
    The residents of the District of Columbia woke up today to the news that former mayor and current District of Columbia City Councilmember for Ward 8 Marion Barry has died.The news of the death of one of the District of Columbia’s longest...
  • SAP CEO Bill McDermott at CEBIT in 2010
    SAP SME Summit showcases its commitment to boosting small business
    Small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the economy, creating 60 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and 90 percent of jobs. It’s no wonder, then, that German software giant SAP AG has focused its energies on SMEs,...
  • Phoenix Chamber now accepting nominations for IMPACT Awards
    Nominations accepted for IMPACT Awards
    The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2015 IMPACT Awards honoring the accomplishments of Valley businesses. The Chamber has been doing this for 28 years to honor small and larger businesses in four categories...