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Perspectives

Oct 18, 2024

Economic prosperity for Hispanic Americans through entrepreneurship

The Hispanic community is one of the most entrepreneurial groups in the nation. Since 2021, our nation has seen the fastest creation rate of Latino-owned small businesses in more than a decade.

Oct 16, 2024

Addressing often overlooked cybersecurity actions

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is a time for all businesses to assess their effectiveness in protecting data and preventing attacks. According to the SonicWall 2024 Cyber Threat Report, attacks continue to increase each year with malware increasing by 11%, encrypted threats up by 117% and cryptojacking up 659% over the previous year.

Oct 11, 2024

Small business issues are Pa.’s issues in ‘24 election

One of the biggest struggles for many small business owners is finding affordable, reliable childcare for their employees, especially during the school year and over breaks.

Sep 20, 2024

Is X the worst rebrand in recent memory?

X is the Roman numeral 10, the multiplication symbol, and shorthand for a kiss. It can serve as a signature. It’s “marks the spot,” checks the box, and crosses out. It can connote caution, as in poison (three Xs) or X-rated content, or the unknown, as in Mr. X.

Sep 6, 2024

Navigating the journey of retiring solo

Retiring alone presents unique opportunities and challenges compared to retiring as part of a couple or family.

Sep 4, 2024

Avoiding estate taxes

The goal of an estate plan is to prepare for a tax-efficient transfer of assets upon your death, but have you stress-tested your financial plan to ensure that your estate plan has left you with enough in assets to enjoy your life?

Aug 23, 2024

Practical strategies, real-world experience and mentoring to advance your career without a college degree

Creating a successful and fulfilling career path requires strategies and an action plan to help navigate and excel in the professional world without a degree

Bitcoins in a futuristic room made from binary code and a hand holding one of them. (Used clipping mask)
Jul 26, 2024

Sensible regulations vital for crypto

Regulation is an important mechanism to build trust in new markets. It will help distinguish those firms willing to take responsible steps to protect their customers and others from those exploiting loopholes or engaging in shady conduct.

Jun 25, 2024

5 tips for weathering a season of change

Navigating the unpredictable “seasons” of a small business isn’t just about the time of year. It’s about facing those internal and external shifts that suddenly test our resilience, adaptability and occasionally, our sanity

Jun 21, 2024

Stormy weather or clear skies for commercial construction industry?

The commercial construction industry is no stranger to challenges and the rest of 2024 and 2025 will present a unique set of difficulties that demand innovative solutions and strategic foresight

Jun 18, 2024

Explaining insurable risks of electric vehicles

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, all things are not created equal.

Jun 10, 2024

Independent nonprofit colleges prepare graduates for tomorrow’s economy

A seismic shift is taking place in the economy this month, a tremor you might not have felt, but one that you are about to notice