Benay Informer 2/17/2021
Maine tops Northeast among best states for starting a small business, new study says
Recent studies are showing that Maine edges out New York along with all other Northeastern states in criteria such as tax climate, consumer spending, growth rate of new entrepreneurs, business survival rate over five years, labor costs and climate change impact. If you want the best chance for success in a new business venture, you might consider packing your bags and heading North! Learn more
#smallbusiness #mainebusiness #businesssuccess #northeastbusiness #businesssurvival #benayinformer
FINANCE
Best stocks to buy for 2021? 4 Fintech stocks to watch
If you’re caught up on the latest Bitcoin news, you likely know that Fintech stocks are in the hot seat right now. Find out the top stocks to watch here. Learn More #bitcoinnews #marketwatch #stockmarket #stocknews #fintech #benayinformer
Biden’s clean energy revolution could send these stocks soaring
The electric vehicle market is booming faster than ever before. Stay ahead on investments with the biggest competitors. Learn More.
#electricvehicles #ev #cleanenergy #investments #benayinformer
COVID-19
How Covid-19 relief money could impact your taxes and what to do about it
Tax-filing season is here, and you may be wondering how the pandemic will affect your return. Learn More #taxseason #taxreturn #covidrelief #incometaxes #stimulustax #benayinformer
9 million U.S. small businesses fear they won't survive pandemic
Three out of every 10 small businesses in the U.S. say they likely won't survive 2021 without additional government assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank shows. Learn More #pandemicrecovery #smallbusinessnews #pandemicnews #businessmanagement #pandemicsupport #businesscrisis #benayinformer
The business benefits that resulted from the pandemic
There are a number of positive outcomes from the pandemic that can help us step into the future in a better position and with greater confidence. Learn More #pandemicnews #businessopportunity #pandemicbenefits #businessfamily #benayinformer
TECHNOLOGY
Personal finance TikTokers are misleading users, and the problem Is worse than you think
Last month’s bizarre trading frenzy has prospective investors flocking to their favorite social media platforms to learn more about personal finance, market trends and wealth generation. Learn More #investmenttips #marketnews #socialmedia #tiktok #financetips #personalfinance #marketwatch #socialmediainfluence #benayinformer
Meeting management software market growing business overview by 2027
Find out more on top players, expansion strategies, and business models within the meeting management software market. Learn More.
#virtualmeetings #businesssoftware #meetingsoftware #softwaretrends #futuresoftware #managementforecast #benayinformer
12 ways to make telework work — for the long haul
To turn 2020's remote work experiment into a long-term business plan, employers may need to make some adjustments. Learn More.
#businessmanagement #virtualbusiness #remotework #telework #businessplan #businessshutdown #benayinformer
New online platform 'Nearby' wants to help small businesses compete with Amazon
Since there was no website where locals could "buy things from the shops in your own local hometown, and get them delivered to your doorstep," one woman founded a company that does just that. Learn More
#smallbusiness #onlinebusiness #amazonnews #newbusiness #retailsales #onlineretail #amazoncompetition #benayinformer
MANAGEMENT
7 tasks your small business should outsource
We all know that small business owners have to wear many hats. Find out what tasks you should outsource to make your business flow better. Learn More
#businessnews #businessowners #smallbusiness #businessmanagement #businesssuccess #startingabusiness #businessoutsourcing #accountinghelp #benayinformer
Five ways to expand your business revenue in 2021
It's no secret that 2020 was a hard year for business owners. Among the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdowns and social, political and economic unrest, businesses struggled to adapt and grow in a year that proved to be anything but ordinary. Learn More
#businesstips #increaserevenue #businessadvice #businessgrowth #businesssuccess #benayinformer
Tax season 2021: A tornado is coming
The 2021 tax season is shaping up to be much like the touchdown of a tornado, leaving some taxpayers unscathed while creating turmoil for others. Learn more #taxseason #taxreturn #covidrelief #incometaxes #stimulustax #benayinformer
POLITICS
U.S. minimum wages have already jumped—with minimal costs to business
Roughly 40 million people had jobs that paid less than $15 an hour before the pandemic. That number could drop to roughly
zero by 2025. Learn More
#minimumwage #economy #economicpolicy #futureeconomy #employmentrate #raisingwages #recovery #economicrecovery #benayinformer
Facebook tries to end its love-hate affair with politics
Facebook's new moves to dial back the volume of political content in users' news feeds represent the latest lurch in the social network's erratic handling of its role as the world's digital public square. Learn More
#facebooknews #facebookpolitics #socialmedia #socialpolitics #benayinformer
LOCAL
With $450K donation, Danbury donor wants booking doctor's visit to be as easy as buying online item
mHealth (mobile health) will make getting an appointment for an X-ray or a physician visit as easy as buying a household item or booking an airline flight online. Learn More
#danburynews #thenewstimes #danburyhospital #localnews #benayinformer