Global Edition Analytics The improved analytics are helping the post-acute healthcare organization’s members find new patients, expand into new markets and meet their business goals. Ryan Ball, vice president of VGM Market Data, a division of VGM & Associates VGM & Associates, a massive service organization for post-acute healthcare, serves thousands of different providers of all different sizes, from single independent practices to large regional and national chains. THE PROBLEM When challenged to offer them more accurate business intelligence, VGM knew the needs of all of its members were quite different. There’s a need to help members better understand and become more efficient in their respective markets, which basically means they want to find and treat more patients. "We’re always looking to provide a greater level of market intelligence and allow our members to help them to do business more efficiently, whether that’s identifying who the key doctors are prescribing particular products in their market, or discovering which payers are actively reimbursing for a particular product at what particular rate; or really even providing volumetric solutions to different manufacturer and vendor partners out there," said Ryan Ball, vice president of VGM Market Data, a division of VGM & Associates. […]

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission said it’s conducting a “targeted review” of the local derivatives business of Binance , the world’s largest crypto exchange. The review includes Binance’s “classification of retail clients and wholesale clients,” a spokesperson for the regulator said in a statement on Friday. Binance earlier tweeted it had closed the derivatives positions of some Australian users because they were incorrectly classed as wholesale investors. The company said it will compensate affected customers for any losses incurred. In a statement, a Binance representative said 500 users were impacted and that the closure was necessary to comply with local laws. Our team identified a small number of Australian users who were incorrectly classed as ‘Wholesale Investors’ on Binance. As per Australian regulation, we were required to inform these users and close any of their own derivative positions with immediate effect. — Binance (@binance) February 23, 2023 The ASIC spokesperson said the regulator “is aware of Binance’s social media posts overnight stating that it had incorrectly classed a group of Australian consumers as wholesale investors.” “It has not yet reported these matters to ASIC in accordance with its obligations under its Australian financial services license,” the spokesperson added. […]

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Recent small business owner surveys show some consistency but also differences in outlook. getty It’s been some time since this column last reviewed available data on the state of small businesses in the United States. Now, a new year is underway, a new Congress has convened, legislative sessions around the country are in full swing, and the 2024 presidential race has begun. What should policymakers in Washington and state capitals know about how small businesses say they’re doing? Several recent surveys and data releases provide insight. (Enormous HT: Tom Sullivan .) Top Lines: Hiring Challenges, Diverging Outlooks Across five different surveys released in January and February, small businesses are united in saying that, while they’re trying to hire, they face continued difficulties in filling positions. Small business owners are less united in these surveys, however, when it comes to confidence and outlook. The five surveys canvassed here are: A short appendix at the bottom of this column provides a rough comparison of the surveys in terms of sample size and types of businesses surveyed. Small Business Confidence Could Be Stable—Or Rising—Or Falling The overall indices of confidences in these surveys shouldn’t be over-analyzed. More interesting are the components of […]

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Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Studying international business can position you to pursue diverse career paths spanning multiple sectors and industries, including business, healthcare, law and tech. Earning an international business degree helps students cultivate a global business perspective. Graduates with international business degrees can seek jobs in multinational corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and other occupational settings. An international business degree can equip you with core competencies and skills sought by employers worldwide. In this article, we give an overview of the major and explore potential international business degree jobs. What Does an International Business Major Entail? An international business degree can provide you with core business competencies and help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the nuances involved in organizational structure, operations and regulatory requirements in countries around the world. Students in this major examine how global economies intersect while learning vital skills such as cross-cultural communication. International Business Degree Jobs Earning an international business degree can lead to various career opportunities across multiple sectors and industries. The average base salary for graduates with bachelor’s degrees in international business […]

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MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center hosts a job fair at Greenfield Community College on Feb. 15, 2023. The event included 29 employers offering 120 jobs. About 100 job seekers attended. Massachusetts business leaders have been ramping up their warnings that a workforce shortage poses a long-term threat to the state’s competitiveness. This includes western Mass, where companies say they need employees. "We are hiring for a whole bunch of nurses, nurse resident and apprenticeship roles. We also have patient care technician positions, security officer roles, plumbers, electricians, transportation type roles. So a whole gamut of positions," Cole Courtemanche, a recruiter with Baystate Health, said at a recent job fair in Greenfield. Baystate is not alone. There are jobs open at nearly any company you can name. AIM, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, is Massachusetts’ largest business association, serving more than 3,500 businesses across 150 different industries. Chris Geehern is the group’s executive vice president. Chris Geehern, AIM: Health care is one of those specific cases where the the shortage of employees is really acute. A lot of complex reasons, but we’re seeing that across the state. So Baystate’s experience is not unusual. Carrie Healy, NEPM: Now, how was the labor […]

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NEW YORK, February 24, 2023 –( BUSINESS WIRE )–American Express Global Business Travel, which is operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc. (NYSE: GBTG) ("Amex GBT" or the "Company"), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, today announced that it will report fourth quarter and full-year 2022 financial results on March 9, 2023, before the market opens followed by a live audio webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET. Paul Abbott, Chief Executive Officer, and Martine Gerow, Chief Financial Officer, will discuss Amex GBT’s financial performance and business outlook. The webcast is expected to last approximately one hour and will be accessible by visiting the Investor Relations section of Amex GBT’s website at investors.amexglobalbusinesstravel.com . A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for at least 90 days following the event. About American Express Global Business Travel American Express Global Business Travel is the world’s leading B2B travel platform, providing software and services to manage travel, expenses, and meetings & events for companies of all sizes. We have built the most valuable marketplace in B2B travel to deliver unrivalled choice, value and experiences. With travel professionals in more than 140 countries, our customers and travelers enjoy the powerful backing […]

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A majority of business leaders in enterprises worldwide are unable to use data to make strategic business decisions, according to Salesforce’s Untapped Data Research. Credit: iStock/gorodenkoff Enterprises worldwide are not tapping the potential of their data when making critical business decisions and navigating uncertain macroeconomic conditions, according to a Salesforce survey. Nearly 67% of 10,000 business leaders polled globally are not using data to set pricing in line with economic conditions such as inflation, according to the Untapped Data Research survey. Only 29% of these leaders are using data to set strategy when launching products or services in new markets, and just 17% are using data to achieve their climate goals, according to the survey. Just 21% of the survey respondents said they are using data to make decisions about their company’s diversity goals. The lack of data utilization is happening even though 80% of the leaders said that data is critical to decision making and 73% said that data reduces uncertainties. The business leaders who were polled also believe that data can help generate more efficiency and trust in their organizations if leveraged correctly, according to the survey. Nearly 72% of these leaders said that data keeps people […]

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Amazon’s Small Business Academy gives early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners the tools, resources, and networking opportunities to help grow their businesses online. As part of our ongoing commitment to small business success, we’re introducing an expanded Amazon Small Business Academy (ASBA) that includes a suite of free, interactive resources to help support entrepreneurs from concept to launch and beyond. ASBA offers access to foundational business education and industry experts that will help aspiring and current small business owners accelerate their success in launching a digital business. The new ASBA experience features three self-service educational tracks—Start, Build, and Launch—for a customizable experience based on where entrepreneurs are in their business journey. The new curriculum addresses both the business fundamentals and soft skills small business owners need to build self-reliance, confidence, and perseverance. The program was designed in partnership with the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), the premier entrepreneurship network with over 250 chapters on university campuses across the globe. In addition to informing ASBA’s curriculum, CEO’s bench of experts—including professors and small business owners in residence—will participate in live weekly “office hours” as a supplement to educational webinars and on-demand learning. “Starting a business is a leap of faith and […]

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Community Tampa Bay celebrates history of Black fraternities, sororities while exposing members to NHL TAMPA — Bonnie G. Belford went somewhere Tuesday she and several of her sorority sisters never imagined they would: A Tampa Bay Lightning game. "This is awesome," said Belford, president of a local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. "I probably never would have come to a hockey game without this, and as a result I may come to another hockey game." Belford was among more than 225 Black sorority and fraternity members who attended the first event by the Lightning and NHL that honored the Divine Nine, the nine Black Greek letter fraternities and sororities, at Amalie Arena. The organizations were founded to uplift and provide fellowship and have been at the forefront in the drives for voting rights, civil rights, equal rights, and economic and educational advancement for Black Americans and other underserved in communities in the United States and worldwide for more than a century. The organizations are Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Iota Phi Theta fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho sorority and Zeta […]

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Cloud services and content delivery network (CDN) operator Akamai Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) saw its stock plunge over 10% on its Q4 2022 earnings release. The Company operates one of the world’s largest CDNs. It delivers massive amounts of web content with speed, performance, and reliability for some of the world’s most extensive streaming , technology, and media companies. They are the CDN for streaming video giant Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) , Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) , Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ: MSFT) , International Business Machines Co. (NYSE: IBM) , and Adobe Inc. (NASDAQ: ADBE) . With over 300,000 servers spread over 135 countries, it’s expanded its core services beyond just a CDN. It provides various cloud services , including cybersecurity, web performance optimization, media delivery, and edge computing , enabling enterprises to operate applications with low latency due to the closer proximity to its end users. Stable And Steady Growth Akamai is different from the growth monster it was in the past. Revenues grew just 2.5% in its latest quarter. Its Compute division is the growth driver, as it saw a 61% rise in the quarter to $112 million, while its Security division saw a 10% rise to $405 […]

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