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⏰ Estimated read time: 13 minutesIf your company relies on one or more vehicles, a business auto loan can be an affordable way to buy a car, van or truck, or refinance one you already own to save money. Business auto loans come with built-in collateral — the vehicle itself. That means business auto loans may cost less or be easier to qualify for than other small-business loans, and depending on the lender, you may not have to provide a personal guarantee to secure the debt.Why you can trust NerdWallet250+ small-business products reviewed and rated by our team of experts.95+…
The new event center on Melrose Avenue NW in Roanoke will host baby showers, birthday parties, post-funeral dinners, concerts and more.Crew completed a stage on a previously opened stage LH Hamler Event Center Owner Mike Hamler said recently. He bought a former auto shop for $265,000 and paid more than $500,000 to renovate it into an event center. He has two meeting rooms totaling 7,600 square feet. Although it opened in November, the center is still in its infancy. Photo of LH Hamler Event Center on Melrose Avenue NW in Roanoke, March 7, 2024. Heather Rousseau, Roanoke Times Hamler, who…
The Housing Ombudsman has begun consultation on its 2024-25 business plan. The business plan covers the final year of the Ombudsman's 2022-25 Enterprise Plan and aims to deliver an independent, visible and proactive service to social housing residents and landlords. With the additional resources, the Ombudsman is expected to double the number of investigations completed in 2023-24 compared to the previous year. decision This consultation occurs approximately every 20 minutes. The consultation follows a record year of complaints such as: Cases received by us increased by 91% in the first nine months of 2023-2024 (compared to the same period last…
(Image credit: AdobeStock/DanielLaflor_peopleimages.com)Zenni Optical has advanced its recently launched B2B platform by adding three customers as new partners. The platform, his Zenni Business, launched in September 2023 and currently welcomes Meta, US Vision, and PPG to its network, according to a news release.”We are on a mission to raise awareness of eye health, revolutionize the prescription process, and optimize global operations and manufacturing,” said David Ting, Zenni's global chief technology officer and general manager. David Ting, Zenni's global chief technology officer and general manager. same. “The online eyewear retailer's intention with Zenni Business is to challenge the eye care industry's…
Invest Puerto Rico (InvestPR), the island's business attraction organization, announced its participation in the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festival, to be held on March 10 in Austin, Texas.Known for attracting some of the brightest minds in technology, film, and music, the event provides a platform for InvestPR to highlight Puerto Rico's unique value proposition as a top destination for entrepreneurs and investors. Masu.Through our participation in SXSW, Invest Puerto Rico aims to foster connections, encourage investment, and advance the island's economic development. SXSW provides a stage to spotlight Puerto Rico's strengths in technology and entrepreneurship, along with leadership…
listen to this article Budget hearings began with the first hearing of the Assembly Budget Committee while deliberations on the Affordable Housing, Transportation Trust Fund and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) bills were underway in Trenton. The March 11 meeting was the first opportunity for a variety of constituents, advocacy groups and stakeholders to weigh in on the $55.9 billion 2025 budget proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy last month. Business groups in particular were keen to publicly testify to their disdain for the proposed Corporate Transport Fee (CTF). “Today is the beginning of our due diligence as a budget committee,”…
Listen to this article Last year saw a decline in applications to Master's of Business Administration programs not seen since the pre-pandemic years, but interest in the path remains high. That's a good thing, because employers are still looking for qualified candidates, according to findings from the Graduate Management Admissions Council's January 2024 Master's in Business Insights Report. In fact, the report predicts a slight increase in hiring for master's in business graduates. Gen Z candidates are more interested in business master's programs than their millennial counterparts, according to the report. This reflects a generational shift in prospective student preferences,…
By Sue Guillory In Italy, business tends to move on a slow schedule.Getty Our world is getting smaller. Thanks to technology like video conferencing software, email, and instant messaging, we can now conduct business anywhere in the world. If you're considering Italy as your next target audience, get some tips from Americans living in Italy on how to do business in the country. Dolce Vita. 6 Tips for Doing Business with Italians 1. Understand that Italians are not transactional by nature. Americans tend to have a very straightforward style when it comes to business. They don't want to waste time…
One of the biggest challenges in starting a business is figuring out how to set yourself apart from the competition. If you’re selling a popular, widely available product, you can be sure that demand is high. But with high demand comes a competitive market and larger, more established players. Alternatively, you might have a completely original product—something no other company is providing. Standing out here is easy. But how can you be sure there’s a high enough demand for the product to sustain your business? Balancing these factors is tricky, but easier when you start with a unique business idea.…
On March 5, 2024, a federal judge ordered the Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Administration (MBDA) to It ordered the company to immediately stop considering the race and ethnicity of business owners. This includes access to capital and assistance in pursuing government contracting opportunities.[1] Judge Mark T. Pittman, U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, ruled that the MBDA does not apply to certain people, including African Americans, Latinos, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asians, Native Hawaiians, or other Pacific Islanders. The court ruled that the case was presumed to be an individual. “Socially or economically disadvantaged people”…