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Samsung

Business & Lifestyle

Samsung announces disappointing 3Q results

JH Han, vice chairman and CEO of Samsung, speaks on stage during the Samsung press conference at the 2022 International CES, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas January 4. SEOUL (UPI) -- South Korea's Samsung Electronics announced Friday that its third-quarter operating profit is expected to be $7.66 billion, down a whopping 31.7% from a year ago. It's the lowest profitability level for the company since the first quarter of 2021 and falling short of the $8.3 […]

todayOctober 12, 2022 85

Business News

12 reasons to open a new business office in a new town

Whether you’re a startup or an established business, expanding to a new town can be a great way to grow your company. By opening up an office in a new location, you can reach new customers, tap into new talent pools, and boost your bottom line. Most companies are scaling down on remote working policies and getting their staff back into the office. But with remote work here to stay for the foreseeable future, many businesses are looking for new […]

todayOctober 10, 2022 69

e-commerce business

Business News

Three tools every e-commerce site needs

When you're starting an e-commerce business, it's easy to get lost in all the technical details. But there are three tools that every site needs to succeed: a fast and easy shopping cart, an efficient payment processing system, and a simple email marketing strategy. Here is what you need to know to make your e-commerce business a success:  A fast and easy e-commerce shopping cart The e-commerce process is simple: you want to make a sale, and the customer wants […]

todayOctober 4, 2022 43

business mobile

Business News

Marketing ideas for your business

If you own a small business, then you will always be on the lookout for new and improved ways to market it. Marketing is quintessential to your success. Fail in this area, and you will not reach the number of sales you need to survive. Marketing is all about promoting our business in as many ways as possible. To help get you thinking here are a few ideas: Marketing your business to the local community Even if most of your […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 24

Illinois American Water Villa Grove

Business News

Villa Grove sells water, wastewater systems

VILLA GROVE -- Illinois American Water (IAW) announced on September 22 the acquisition of Villa Grove's water and wastewater systems. The newly acquired systems add approximately 1,489 water and 1,069 wastewater customers to the Company’s eastern Illinois service area. The purchase was at the cost of $11 million. “Our team is excited to serve our new customers in Villa Grove and expand our footprint in Douglas County,” said IAW president Justin Ladner. “Since 2020, we have had the privilege of […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 112

business employee retention

Business News

Five employee retention strategies

Keeping your employees happy is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Happy employees mean lower turnover rates and less time and money spent on recruiting and training new employees. In this blog post, we will discuss five strategies that you can use to improve employee retention in your organization. Offer competitive employee salaries and benefits One of the most important factors in employee retention is compensation. If your employees feel that they are not being […]

todaySeptember 26, 2022 102

Federal Reserve Jerome Powell

Business & Lifestyle

Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 0.75%

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and members of the Federal Open Markets Committee voted Wednesday to raise the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points. WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.75% Wednesday in its latest move to fight the highest inflation in 40 years. The highly anticipated move boosts the federal funds rate to the range of 3% to 3.25% after it remained near zero as recently as March. The Federal Open Market […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 116

Business & Lifestyle

Kraken announces leadership succession plan

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Business Wire) -- Kraken, one of the world’s leading crypto platforms, today announced that COO Dave Ripley will succeed co-founder and CEO Jesse Powell. Powell will become chairman of the board of directors. Ripley will assume the role of CEO after Kraken completes a COO search. “Dave’s proven leadership and experience give me great confidence that he’s the ideal successor. [He is] the best person to lead Kraken through its next era of growth,” said Powell. “I look […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 58

boating business

Business News

Building a successful boating business

A business of a travel-related nature is extremely popular right now. There is an increasing number of people choosing to launch a business. The great thing about these businesses is that they’re super versatile. They can cater to a diverse range of clientele, from families wanting an exciting getaway to businesses wanting luxe team getaways.  If you’ve decided to start a boating business, you’re most likely wondering where to start. There’s a lot to think about and consider. This ranges […]

todaySeptember 17, 2022 78

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