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SPENCER, Iowa (KTIV) – When waters rose in Spencer, Iowa, the city received an overwhelming amount of support from the surrounding community.As long as the city has been in need, one local business has stepped up to help feed people.”This is kind of my mission, we're just doing whatever we can to help,” said Nathan Craft, owner of Crafty's Meat Market in Milford, Iowa.When the disaster struck in Spencer, normal operations halted at one local business.”What you just saw is a large amount of loins being shipped out. This is going to Operation BBQ Relief in Spencer. They're setting it…
From mass resignations to quiet retirements, the past few years have been tough for recruiting and retaining top talent, but if you think that's going to change dramatically anytime soon, you'd be mistaken. That was the premise of a talk by workplace expert and Wharton business professor Peter Cappelli at the recent CFO Leadership Council spring conference in Boston. In the nearly 50 years of a “buyer's market” for talent, from the mid-1970s to 2017, Cappelli said, “the U.S. unemployment rate only fell below 4% once. Since 2018, it has fallen below 4% every year, except for a brief period…
The number of Russell 3000 companies seeking shareholder approval to replenish stock in 2023 has reached a 10-year high (22%) after trending upward in recent years, with increased competition for talent and economic uncertainty the main drivers. “Equity compensation continues to be used heavily to attract and retain top talent,” explains Voytek Sokolowski, principal at FW Cook. “In recent years, market turmoil has caused many issuers to experience significant declines in their share prices, leading to a faster decline in equity than originally planned.” As equity pools have depleted faster than expected, companies are having to propose replenishment plans to…
Balancing the need for day-to-day financial management with the demands of growing and expanding the business is a challenge. At Octaura, a startup founded in 2022 that provides an electronic trading and analytics platform for the syndicated loan market, the task falls on the shoulders of CFO/COO Jason Cohen. As a new hire, Cohen embodies what he considers to be an essential trait for new hires at Octaura: They need to be comfortable juggling multiple roles and working in a fluid environment. Our Katie Kuhner Hebert asked Cohen about leading finance at such a young company while also juggling the…
When J.C. Watts Jr. left national politics behind at the apex of his tenure as a leading light of the Republican Party in 2002, he was sought after in Washington, D.C., and enjoyed a certain celebrity outside of it. Watts had already served on some not-for-profit boards and was a desirable recruit in the early days of corporate consciousness about boardroom diversity. But becoming a corporate director was about the furthest thing from his mind. “I can’t say it was on my list of top three things to do,” recalls Watts in an exclusive interview with Corporate Board Member. “But I kind…
June 2024 Results Optimism among Canadian small businesses CFIB's Business Barometer® long-term index, based on expectations for business performance 12 months ahead, was stable at 56.3 in June. The short-term optimism index, based on outlooks for three months ahead, fell less than one point to 51.6. Local Photos Most provinces saw a slight improvement or no change in long-term optimism. Ontario's optimism fell about two points following a strong increase the previous month, helping Canada's largest province maintain a healthy confidence level of 56.0. The gap in long-term optimism between provinces has narrowed gradually, now ranging from 49.1 in New…
Council adopted the Annual Business Plan and Budget (ABP&B) for 2024/2025, the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) for 2025/2034 and the Asset Management Plan (AMP) for 2025/2034 at a special Council meeting held on Tuesday, 25th June 2024. The Annual Business Plan and Budget outlines the Council's proposed services, projects, objectives and key performance indicators for 2024/2025 and includes an evaluation strategy, assessment policy and annual budget.City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin thanked the community for the feedback received during the consultation process for the proposed 2024/2025 Business Plan and Budget.”We received 11 written comments via Mount Gambier's Have…
June 27, 2024 question Assalamu Alaikum, I am an entrepreneur who provides technology services to people. I used to work for a company but decided to go independent. I tried my best to seriously grow my company but I am always disappointed by unfulfilled promises from potential customers. They ran ads to raise awareness but nothing was promised and I don't know what else they can do. Is there any prayer from the Sunnah that can help me secure work from potential clients? Thank you.answer The answer to this counselling question is:• Find a coach or mentor. A coach can…
The City of Adelaide's 2024-25 business plan and budget have been approved by city council.For the first time in a South Australian parliament, a special rate will be introduced for short-term accommodation to provide a fairer system for all commercial accommodation operators.Under the new scheme, if a property can be used as short-term accommodation for more than 90 days per year and its use as a traditional long-term residential rental is restricted, the property will be considered commercial short-term accommodation and will be assessed as non-residential.”This initiative is part of a package of measures designed to ensure the City's residents,…
Riva Lesonski A side hustle can be a way to make some extra money while also preparing you for a full-fledged business. … [+] Venture.Getty A few months ago, I shared some startup ideas for side hustles, a working style that is quickly being embraced by Gen Z (Zoomers) and Millennials. According to a Bankrate survey, 53% of Zoomers and 50% of Millennials have a side hustle, with both generations seeing the biggest year-over-year growth from 2022 to 2023. Zoomers with side hustles increased by 19% and Millennials increased by 12%. These side hustles aren't just for making extra money:…