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Ameren Illinois SCAMeren Illinois

Business & Lifestyle

Ameren Illinois seeks new rate hikes

SPRINGFIELD -- One of the largest utility companies in Illinois, Ameren, is filing plans for electric and gas rate hikes. The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will review a request for a $160.4 million hike in gas rates over a year. There is an additional request that reflects a $435.6 million overall hike in electric rates over a period of four years. Tucker Kennedy, Ameren Illinois communications director, stated last week that the reasons for the requests are multi-fold. It, in […]

todayFebruary 6, 2023 1521

Farmland Partners

Business & Lifestyle

Farmland Partners acquires Illinois farmland

DENVER (Business Wire) -- Farmland Partners Inc. (NYSE: FPI) announced Saturday that it purchased 291 acres of farmland in Schuyler County, Illinois, for $2.16 million. FPI won the property during an auction held on November 29. “We continue to hunt for prime farmland that can be purchased at a good price. We prioritize properties that are close to other FPI farms because it creates efficiencies and drives strong rental rates,” said Paul Pittman, FPI’s Chairman and CEO. “This acquisition checks […]

todayFebruary 5, 2023 981

business productivity

Business & Lifestyle

Tips to reduce business downtime

As a business, you only have so many hours in the day to utilize and there’s nothing worse than those hours being compromised. Whether that’s unexpected delays or situations within the workplace that take a knock on the productivity of your staff. Businesses can certainly reduce downtime in order to improve productivity and give the workforce a much-needed boost in the right direction. Here’s how your business can do just that this year. Prioritize machine breakdowns in your business When […]

todayJanuary 30, 2023 46

business career office space brand workplace employees company time affirmations

Business & Lifestyle

Business challenges to adapt to in 2023

2023 is poised to cause new challenges for business owners. It’s important to ensure that your company will be able to adapt and overcome these issues. Here are some examples of the trouble that you need to be prepared for.  Hybrid requirements  In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of employees aren’t ready to let go of working from home. This news comes as researchers advise that working from home could provide a better work/life balance which is […]

todayJanuary 30, 2023 311

business

Business & Lifestyle

Making your business stand out vs. competitors

No one can escape the world currently experiencing challenging financial times. The cost of living is rising, with food prices and energy bills reaching previously unseen levels. While this challenging economic climate is hard for everyone, it is especially tough for small businesses. Trying to win new business when people are struggling for money is never easy. As a small business owner, you may be considering a range of strategies to help boost your revenue. But, when considering your own […]

todayJanuary 27, 2023 932

consumer psychology sales

Business & Lifestyle

Consumer psychology to boost sales

Businesses need to understand consumer behavior and what motivates people to purchase to boost sales. Consumer psychology studies why people buy certain products and how businesses can influence this behavior. By understanding these principles, businesses can create more effective marketing campaigns and increase sales. Scarcity sells and helps establish sales Scarcity is a powerful tool that businesses can use to encourage customers to purchase their products. It's based on the idea that people are more likely to buy something if […]

todayJanuary 25, 2023 591

business

Business & Lifestyle

Crucial steps before launching your business

There are tons of things you need to do when starting your business. It can be tricky the first time around. Here are some of the most essential to get you started on your journey. Get your status in order No matter what country you live in or want to start your business in, there is always red tape and a lot of official papers to fill out. These mostly relate to giving you the legal right to open. Some […]

todayJanuary 23, 2023 761

Coinbase

Business & Lifestyle

Coinbase to lay off more than 900 employees

Coinbase, the first crypto exchange to be publicly traded, blamed "market conditions" for its move and said it will incur $149 million to $163 million in restructuring efforts, including severance packages and termination benefits. SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) -- Coinbase, one of the world's top cryptocurrency trading platforms, announced Tuesday it will be laying off more than 900 workers in the face of slowing global interest in digital currencies. The company, the first crypto exchange to be publicly traded, blamed "market conditions" for its […]

todayJanuary 12, 2023 105

business

Business & Lifestyle

How to keep your business from failing

Businesses fail all the time, this is just a fact of life. Over 90% of businesses are going to fail within their first year. Your business doesn’t have to be one of them. In fact, there are a lot of things that you can do to avoid your business meeting this fate. You just need to be on the ball enough to do them all. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things […]

todayJanuary 5, 2023 55

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