George Mason University is expanding its small business incubator programs to the Town of Herndon, with the aim of empowering more Northern Virginia businesses with high-growth potential. Photo by Getty Images The newest Mason Enterprise Center (MEC) will focus on supporting small, entrepreneurial and emerging businesses while promoting Herndon’s economic growth. Herndon becomes the fifth Northern Virginia locale to partner with the MEC, joining Fairfax, Arlington, Fauquier, and Springfield. The no-cost and low-cost services brought to small businesses include business advisory services and educational workshops from federal and state programs such as the Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Virginia PTAC), the state Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, and the Innovation Commercialization Assistance Program (ICAP) among others. “We are thrilled to continue the success of the Mason Enterprise Centers with this expansion by bringing Mason assets directly into the Herndon business community,” said Paula Sorrell, Mason’s associate vice president of innovation and economic development. In conjunction with partners in Office Evolution and the Town of Herndon, Mason will continue to grow its services, which include access to health insurance, payroll support, and other critical business services in an effort to boost business growth and overall independence to small businesses […]

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Share Salesforce intends to cut 10% of its work force. Salesforce Inc., CRM 3.05% which pioneered cloud software to become one of the largest companies in technology, has hit a rough patch in recent months as slowing growth and employee turmoil damp enthusiasm about its business. On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Elliott Management Corp. had made a multibillion-dollar investment in the company . In October Starboard Value LP said it had taken a stake in the company . Continue reading your article with a WSJ membership

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The snow-like conditions across the area have caused some schools and businesses to delay or close Tuesday. AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – The snow-like conditions across the area have caused some schools and businesses to delay or close Tuesday. You can view a full list of school closings here. To have your business added to the list of closings, email us at newsroom@newschannel10.com . Business closures/delays: Roosevelt County offices will open at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Nonessential personnel have a two-hour delay. Essential personnel report as scheduled. Copyright 2023 KFDA. All rights reserved.

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Studio D3 will soon be moving into the former Quad City Pizza and Beaver’s East building, according to the business’s Facebook page. BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) – A local business, that’s located not too far away from the former Quad City Pizza and Beaver’s East building will soon be moving in. According to Studio D3′s Facebook page, the handmade wooden sign and home décor business will be moving into their new location, 3408 State Street, most recently known as Quad City Pizza, in the near future. Studio D3 posted to their Facebook page on Dec. 13 saying: The studio will be moving into the former, and most recently Quad City Pizza building.(Studio D3) Studio D3 says to stay tuned to their Facebook page for updates and all that they have in the works for 2023 and beyond. The company also said, once they are settled in they will have a grand opening, open hose celebration, with details to come. To learn more about Studio D3 visit the website at https://www.studiod3qc.com/ . Copyright 2023 KWQC. All rights reserved.

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The Central Business District (CBD) skyline is pictured at sunset in Sydney, Australia, June 4, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott SYDNEY, Jan 24 (Reuters) – Australian businesses conditions moderated for a third straight month in December, while price pressures began to ease, pointing to a likely peak in inflation, according to a business survey issued on Tuesday. The results may reduce pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia to increase interest rates at its next policy-setting meeting, on Jan. 31. The survey from National Australia Bank Ltd (NAB) (NAB.AX) showed its index of business conditions had fallen 8 points to +12 in December, although it remained still well above its long-run average. The measure of confidence, on the other hand, improved 3 points to -1, remaining in negative territory for a second straight month. "Overall, the survey continues to point to a healthy level of activity with above average conditions and elevated capacity utilisation but a slowing in momentum with most indicators pulling back over the past three months or so," NAB said in a statement. "With confidence still in negative territory and well below average, and forward orders moderating further in the month, there are signs that conditions may ease […]

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An "Open" sign for a coffee shop in Ocean City, New Jersey. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg Business openings reached an all-time high in the US last year, with the vast majority of states exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to Yelp Inc. data. About 637,590 businesses opened on Yelp’s online platform in 2022, compared with 566,836 in 2019. In particular, the number of new businesses catering to homeowners and offering local services soared. But openings of dining, shopping and nightlife establishments — the most hard-hit by the pandemic — continue to remain below pre-Covid levels. The figures add to evidence that the boom in entrepreneurship spawned by the pandemic may be long-lasting . They also show how local economies have rebounded, with big cities seeing a burst in new hotels and beauty businesses. The recovery has been uneven, however. A handful of states are below pre-pandemic levels in terms of growth in openings on Yelp. They include New York and California, two states that have seen their populations decline during the Covid-19 crisis. States that have not surpass pre-pandemic levels of new business growth

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Julia Garner as Anna Sorokin in "Inventing Anna." This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Netflix said it’s open to adding a free, ad-supported streaming service. Greg Peters, who was elevated to co-CEO alongside Ted Sarandos, is said to be a fan of the idea. A FAST offering could help Netflix scale its nascent ads business, which has been slow to take off. Could Netflix launch a free, ad-supported service? In answer to an analyst’s question, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call that the company is "open to all these different models," including FAST channels . "We’ve got a lot on our plate this year, both with the paid sharing and with our launch of advertising and continuing to this slate of content that we’re trying to drive to our members," Sarandos added, according to a transcript. "So we are keeping an eye on that segment for sure." It’s a question that’s been on observers’ minds since Netflix launched a $7-per-month ad-supported tier in November, reversing its longstanding opposition to selling ads. A FAST channel — free, ad-supported television — is a linear stream, a model media […]

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Your browser does not support the video element. A series of complications have hit sneaker resellers. Adidas’ messy breakup with Ye is the latest in a series of complications for sneaker resellers. Sneaker resellers have felt the effects of the end of the stimulus check and the rise of inflation. Consumers have also lost confidence in reselling and brands are cracking down on bots. Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Email address By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The last few years have seen the spectacular rise and the incredible fall of the sneaker reseller, a side hustle that flourished during the height of the pandemic. Adidas’ messy breakup with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, was the latest in a series of complications to befall this enterprising group. Over the past year, sneaker resellers have felt the knock-on effects of the end of the […]

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Setting Financial Goals For Your Business getty Setting financial goals for yourself is an essential part of success. Knowing your short-term and long-term objectives will help you stay on track and make sure you are making the right decisions to achieve those goals. Financial goals give you direction and motivation when managing your business finances and clarify what steps to take to reach them. When setting financial goals, it’s essential to ensure they are realistic and achievable. Setting realistic and achievable goals will ensure you don’t become overwhelmed or discouraged if things don’t go as planned. Businesses can set many different types of financial goals for themselves. These include short-term (one to two years) and long-term (five years or longer) goals, as well as saving or investment objectives such as retirement planning or college savings plans. It’s important to consider both short-term and long-term objectives when planning a financial strategy for your business to ensure that you have a balanced approach for both immediate needs and future aspirations. Once you have determined what financial goals are right for your business , the next step is figuring out how to reach them. Reaching your goals requires creating an action plan […]

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The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, December 27, 2022. REUTERS/Staff EZ Jan business activity returns to growth -PMI Swatch Group up, says positive on China recovery Norwegian salmon farmers jump on tax cut hope Jan 24 (Reuters) – European stocks reversed early gains on Tuesday as better-than-expected business activity data in the euro zone failed to excite investors worried about further interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank (ECB). The pan-European STOXX 600 index (.STOXX) dropped 0.1% despite a strong finish on Wall Street where battered technology stocks continued their rebound. S&P Global’s flash Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 50.2 this month from 49.3 in December , adding to signs the downturn in the bloc may not be as deep as feared and that the currency union may escape recession. While the bloc’s dominant services index also surprised on the upside, factory activity still declined. "Manufacturing activity may have shrunk the least in five months, but the sector is still contracting," said Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown. "The realisation is washing over investors that although this is more progress there is still […]

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