Natural disasters not only pose a severe threat of displacement to everyday families, pets, and community centers such as schools, places of worship, or sports fields/areas, but also affect businesses where these community members work and do business. For example, natural disasters with heavy rain can lead to floods in Read more…
Having debts isn’t necessarily good or bad. Many consider it a convenient business tool at their disposal. Getting a loan has its benefits, such as increasing cash flow and ensuring business continuity or becoming a lifeline that keeps the business afloat. However, when unexpected events throw a wrench at your Read more…
Insurance coverage can be tricky since cannabis is still illegal federally. Living in Michigan, one of the United States’ states where cannabis was legalized first medically, then recreationally, we have seen an enormous number of dispensaries pop up in the Southeast area. It is wild to see many located in Read more…
As the cold winds start to whip fiercely and the temperatures become bitterly frigid, we know winter is coming and will be upon us in the very near future. Frozen pipes in Michigan are a common occurrence, especially in commercial buildings with tall, open ceilings that are difficult to heat Read more…
The first industry that comes to mind when I think of Richmond, Virginia, is the tobacco industry. Sure, they have milder, nicer weather than Michigan most of the year, and adjusting to Richmond’s climate would not be difficult. Still, cigarette companies and tobacco farms are what come to mind initially. Read more…
Workplace safety is not only an essential aid to employees, but it is vital to the company’s profitability, vitality, and sustainability. For example, if a company fails to conduct regular safety inspections and implement crucial protocols, an office fire could claim essential files and equipment, destroying everything this business has Read more…
Especially in today’s age of artificial intelligence (AI), those of us in creative industries need to keep our standards high. Some areas of creativity that are essential to the integrity of the arts could include: When it comes to AI and the business world, according to an article in Forbes Read more…
First dates—Sometimes, they are memorable, and on some occasions, we wish we could just skip and bury. This is how we can associate reality with cloud optimization: a hit or a miss. It all depends on how you manage and respond to it. You know that awkward feeling during your Read more…
A small business owner has been running a local bakery for over three years. Her sales are steady with positive feedback from her customers. This year, she’s planning to expand her operations by adding a second location. With this in mind, she then applies for a traditional bank loan to Read more…
As I prepare for an upcoming summer vacation with my two sons and my cousin at a vacation rental, I wonder how the owners are protected if a renter causes damage to their home. Not that I anticipate us creating any damage but what if another renter does? I ask Read more…