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Today’s consumers are just as interested in a business’s corporate social responsibility practices as they are in its products and services. This is good news for eco-minded entrepreneurs. If you’re interested in starting a company that can make a lasting environmental impact, consider the following 23 eco-friendly business ideas. You can simultaneously make money and help save the planet.Green business ideas for eco-minded entrepreneursEco-friendly companies may include outdoor apparel brands, businesses that make reusable plastic bottles, eco-friendly cleaning companies, businesses that install solar panels, a local recycling business, and many other potential ventures. If you want to start a business…

When you start a new business, there’s a good chance you’ll have to register your company to acquire a business license and other necessary operational permits. Your business location and industry will determine which licenses and permits you need. Since acquiring a business license can take considerable time and resources, it’s crucial to know which ones apply to your business (and how to get them) as soon as possible. What is a business license?A business license is your company’s legal registration that permits you to operate within your industry and jurisdiction. Small businesses are legally required by federal, state and local governments…

Although small businesses are often thought of as small businesses, they actually make up a large portion of the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), small businesses make up more than 99% of U.S. businesses and employ more than 46% of all private sector employees. Given their enormous influence in the U.S. economy, it's clear that small businesses are the backbone of America. Small business owners need to know the value of their business and how it impacts those around them, including large corporations. Read this article to learn about the broader impact small businesses have…

Many individual investors are now choosing a purely passive approach and going all-in on the S&P 500 for equity exposure. It's easy to see why. The go-to US indexes have performed very well over the past decade. However, in today's different economic context, in a world of rising inflation and rising interest rates, the returns may not be as promising. So if you're looking to invest in stocks for the next 10 years, you'd better find a new winner.Why not own the S&P 500?Even if you passively choose the S&P 500 as your primary exposure to stocks. teeth We welcome…

Economies tend to fluctuate in a cyclical pattern with periods of expansion and contraction. So you might think it would be easy to figure out where we are in the cycle and when things really change. But sometimes the economy sends conflicting signals. Fortunately, Morgan Stanley has a business cycle model for this. Unfortunately, however, the economy is sending a clear message that it has just entered a 'recession' phase…Wait, how do we know that?Morgan Stanley's model doesn't just track hard economic data like employment and manufacturing production. It also incorporates soft data such as consumer confidence, market data such…

From theory to practiceIn 1962, economist Paul Samuelson showed that using standard economic assumptions, time diversification is a mathematical fallacy. In other words, the idea that investors should hold relatively safe assets for short-term goals and riskier assets for long-term goals is false. According to Samuelson, if you've favored stocks for 40 years, you'll probably favor them just as much in a month.Subsequent researchers have denied, but not disproved, Samuelson's findings, but they continue to be ignored. Like other investment websites, Morningstar regularly publishes articles that assume time diversification. Investment professionals also do so when constructing their portfolios. For example,…

The Biden administration recently emphasized the strength of the US economy.  That’s good news for small businesses, as it gives you the chance to expand sales and operations. The steps you take in the next months will set the stage for the entire year.  To help you get off to a flying start, the list of small business tips below is based on emerging trends in the entrepreneurial sphere. Business owners everywhere can apply these tips and come out stronger than ever. How to make a small business successful Not everyone has the budget to hire for growth. However, don’t let this stop…

Source: Deloitte Access Economics, Business Outlook. And as the economic cycle passes its nadir and begins to pick up again, Australia's reeling economy cannot afford to sit idly by and watch today's cost of living crisis unfold. Instead, Australia's business sector should also look to 2024 as a year that offers growth opportunities. According to these forecasts, business investment appears to be slowing, with only 2.9% growth in 2023-24 and 1.6% growth in 2024-25. But beyond short-term economic cycles, there are significant opportunities (and some challenges) for Australian businesses through the uptake of AI and the transition to net-zero emissions…

Cartels bring assault rifles and other weapons into Mexico through strong underground supply chains, taking advantage of the country's proximity to the US' $21 billion gun and ammunition manufacturing industry and relatively lax regulations on weapons purchases. . About 70% of Mexico's guns come from the United States, and the flow of weapons southward powers the same organizations that smuggle drugs and migrants north across the U.S. border. These groups rely on guns to maintain trade routes and protect themselves from Mexican military and police. Over the years, these powerful criminal organizations have developed supply chains, often originating from the…

When I was 17 years old, I was obsessed with comics. I read, collected, and drew. The only world I knew was that of sequential art. I didn't fit in at school, felt aimless studying for high school entrance exams and doing homework, and suffered from anxiety and depression.Drawing pictures was very therapeutic and soothing. I was hiding behind my character's challenges and distracting myself from my own. When my parents gave me my first laptop, I started posting my comics online and created a webcomic called Majesty.Surprisingly, Majesty went viral. It quickly gained thousands of fans from all over…