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Today, many businesses may think they can't afford to predict “good weather” when planning future budgets, including technology spending. This is not surprising given the overall scenario we are facing: a never-ending series of economic and geopolitical shocks that are impacting the economic outlook. These include concerns about COVID-19, the global energy crisis, the war in Ukraine, inflationary pressures and, most recently, the banking crisis. However, ongoing rapid technological advances such as the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which offers extraordinary potential to transform business, and the development of “Web3” and “Metaverse” technologies have given us an opportunity to pause.…

Los Angeles Business Journal proudly hosted the annual event. Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Symposium and Awards March 29th at JW Marriott Los Angeles at LA Live. During the event, a morning panel discussion will feature industry experts on the different ways our business community can promote workplace diversity while creating an environment that allows equity and inclusion to flourish. We discussed. Panels included:price of injusticeKeAndra D. Cylear-Dodds, Executive Director, Equity and Race, Los Angeles MetroKimberly Garrett, Children's Bureau Chief Human Resources and Diversity OfficerMegan O'Neill, Founding Partner and Chair of Litigation, DTO LawModerator: Laura Mitchell, Wells Fargo Bank Regional Senior…

Why choose China for your business? China has accumulated advantages to back up its outstanding position in the global market and maintain investor confidence, including a huge market growth potential, a skilled labor pool, unparalleled infrastructure, and investment in its capabilities as a manufacturing base for industries of the future. In this guide, we discuss why China is proving to be a hotbed for companies looking to leverage market advantages such as: World’s largest domestic market; Leading global manufacturing capacity; Multiple special economic zones and business incentives; Developed infrastructure and supply chain; Network of Free trade and tax agreements;…

Untreated or partially treated wastewater poses a major threat to the quality of the world's freshwater resources, with negative impacts on human health, ecosystems and biodiversity, economic activity and global development. Industrial wastewater is part of a wider wastewater problem. Addressing this situation therefore requires business actions based on understanding and managing their impacts. of Wastewater Impact Guidance for Business It provides an approach for measuring the impacts of wastewater on climate, biodiversity and water security. It offers a standardized pathway for companies to measure, assess and manage the impacts of wastewater generated on their own sites or the sites…

The former Dragon's Den star is set to deliver the opening keynote address at one of the South East's biggest business events in May.Now in its 17th year, Business Vision Live returns to the Kent Event Center in Detling on Wednesday, May 10th.Former Dragon's Den star and entrepreneur Piers Linney appears on Business Vision Live in MayMore than 2,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors are expected to participate.Linney, a former member of Dragon Piers, will be in charge of kickoff.The CEO of technology platform Moblox appeared on the hit BBC show from 2013 to 2015, and also appeared on Channel 4's…

A business downturn is the beginning, not the end.  It gives you the chance to learn, start new, and rebuild.  The first thing many business owners do to try and save their business is cut costs, but that only slows down the inevitable. What you need to do is breathe new life into a dying business by jump-starting it. This article will help give your dying business the jolt of energy it needs to get back on the path to success.  Common reasons small businesses fail If you look closely, there are a few signs associated with failing businesses months…

Editor's note: We earn commissions from Forbes Advisor partner links. Commissions do not influence editors' opinions or ratings. Throughout history, few investments have matched gold's popularity as a hedge against almost every kind of trouble, from inflation to economic upheaval and currency fluctuations to war. When considering investing in gold, don't limit yourself to purchasing physical gold such as coins or bars. Alternatives to investing in gold include buying shares in gold mining companies or gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs). You can also invest in gold by trading options and futures contracts. How to invest in physical gold Investing in physical…

press release March 16, 2023 Attorney General Tong sues Vision Solar for unfair and deceptive sales and violations of the Home Improvement Act (Hartford, Conn.) – Attorney General William Tong today filed more than a dozen consumer complaints regarding predatory high-pressure sales tactics, misrepresentations about financing and tax credits, and unauthorized labor leaving homeowners. In response, the company announced the filing of a lawsuit against Vision Solar. They have a broken system and loans they can't pay. “We have investigated numerous complaints about sales tactics in the high-voltage solar industry, but Vision Solar's predatory conduct is the most egregious we…

You've found one or more small business ideas that could change the world (or at least your high school). What now? If you are under 18, you can turn your idea into reality and start your own small business. But there's a catch. Young entrepreneurs often require parental support and approval to complete the many steps leading up to launch. The good news is that with the blessing of their parents or guardians, children and teens can manage most of the day-to-day operations of a thriving business. Becoming an entrepreneur at a young age opens doors later in life, allowing…

Naomi Nicholson's dream of bringing Indigenous tourism to the Alberni Valley was moving closer to reality with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. She and her husband Ed opened her first Indigenous-themed guesthouse in 2018. Their property, on the outskirts of the Tseshaht Indian Reserve on Highway 4, already has an established wellness center where Naomi offers holistic medical services, but the plan is to attract tourists. The aim was to introduce more housing and start hosting cultural events.Everything changed in March 2020, when the pandemic shut down Nicholson's business and stopped her cash flow. At the same time, Ed…