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of Ink Business Cash® Credit Card is a great business credit card that offers cash back, but it can be a lucrative card if your company's operating expenses include office supplies and internet, cable, and phone bills.In these areas, you'll earn 5% cash back on up to $25,000 in combined annual spending. If you max out this bonus category each year, you'll earn $1,250 cash back per year. Gas stations and restaurants also earn 2% cash back, but this is also capped at $25,000 per year.The low bonus category limits also make it less of a value as an everyday…

The concept of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has taken the business world by storm in recent years. Amid growing concerns about climate change, social inequality and business ethics, ESG frameworks have emerged as a way for companies to assess and report on their sustainability and social impact. At first glance, the widespread adoption of ESG seems like a positive step towards a more responsible and sustainable future – after all, by considering environmental, social and governance factors in addition to traditional financial metrics, companies are recognizing the importance of being good corporate citizens. However, a closer look reveals…

Innovation has become the ultimate prize for business. In many ways, the pursuit of innovation is similar to King Arthur and his knights' legendary quest for the Holy Grail. These days, there's more shoving than jousting, but the quest is just as intense and often elusive. Business innovations often evoke a sense of wonder and magic. They appear out of nowhere and take us by surprise. They are “overnight successes” that have actually been years in the making. Other times, they slowly take root from a niche model to something so ubiquitous that we only recognize the innovation in retrospect.…

Apple has quietly ended its self-driving car project after nearly a decade and billions of dollars. But the failure of Apple's big bet shouldn't scare CEOs away from high-profile bets. Rather, it highlights the importance of making sure big, ambitious projects are tightly aligned with the company's vision, mission, and capabilities. So what happened to Apple's car ambitions? The unusual failure of one of America's most innovative companies, coupled with a slump in its stock price, has people in the industry concerned worried. Project Titan was supposed to produce Apple's next iPhone, a groundbreaking consumer product that would continue Steve…

Konstantin Dzhengozov, the CFO and co-founder of Payhawk, has achieved a major milestone—with a valuation of $1 billion, the spend management solution has become the first Bulgarian company to achieve unicorn status. While the co-founders had no background in software, their hunger to learn ultimately drove their success. “We wanted to build a business model that is very granular and robust so that we can iterate constantly. This helped us early on to focus on the big picture, understand the value chain of the industry, and see how, when and what we need to do to be profitable and how…

Polestar plans to adjust its business plan to meet its goal of achieving cash flow breakeven by the end of 2025. By adapting their business plans, manufacturers can mitigate the impact of import tariffs and pricing pressures in global EV markets, including China. Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath said: “Production of the Polestar 3 in South Carolina is scheduled to begin in late summer, while production of the Polestar 4 is expected to begin in Korea in late 2025, diversifying our manufacturing base and mitigating the impact of the announced tariffs.” For the three months ended March 31, 2024, revenue decreased…

Ryan Oakley, owner of True North Group property liquidation services, said he has purchased five lifebuoys for the end of the pier and is waiting for city permission to install them. A Langford business owner said the recent drowning death of a teenager on Langford Lake has “shocked” the entire community, and he wants to purchase lifebuos for the pier and install them as soon as possible. Ryan Oakley, owner of True North Group Property Liquidation Services, said he bought five pier-end lifebuos from Canadian Tire for $89.99 each and hooks from Rona for $9.99 and is waiting for permission…

China's economy has had a turbulent year in 2022, dealing with multiple COVID-19 outbreaks. However, despite these challenges, areas such as foreign trade and investment have continued to record double-digit growth as China lifts COVID-19 restrictions and paves the way for economic growth. China is experiencing the same things as many other countries around the world, which puts it in a very advantageous position: Due to the US-China trade war and rising labor costs in China, foreign investors who had been relocating their supply chains out of China are now seriously considering moving back there. There are several reasons why…

Ajinomoto has successfully emerged as one of the top 10 food manufacturers in Thailand, leading the country to become a global “agriculture and food hub.”We focus on holistic health and nutrition promotion strategies and have introduced innovative amino acid supplements and the cutting edge i-LiveWell app.The Thai Farmers Better Livelihood Partnership project aims to achieve sustainable growth for Thai farmers. Ajinomoto Thailand Co., Ltd., a global leader in creating an “Eat Well, Live Well” lifestyle, recently announced its 2024 business plan aimed at solidifying its position as a top 10 food manufacturer in Thailand. By working with the government, Ajinomoto…

In South Carolina, the business community is a vibrant one, and that’s due in large part to the women who have made their mark in just about every field imaginable. We’re proud to recognize and honor 69 of those women, who’ve made an impact in health care, law, real estate, marketing, finance, nonprofits, and much more. Integrated Media Publishing reviewed an impressive list of nominees to create this list of 66 Women in Business honorees, along with three Women to Watch, who are just beginning their careers in South Carolina.We will honor these women at a reception on July 24 in Greenville.Here…