Benay Informer 2/2/2021
FINANCES
Robinhood stops trading in meme stocks GameStop, AMC as Reddit rally begins to unravel

From stalling trades to allowing “limited buys”, find out why Robinhood CEO has put a damper on what are considered to be Meme stocks. Learn More #stockmarketnews #investments #robinhood #business #marketnews #marketwatch #benayinformer
Who uses social media for financial advice? Lots of people, actually

With the pandemic leaving people looking for different sources of income, social media such as Reddit, Twitter and TikTok have been open channels for learning tips and tricks for trading. Learn More. #socialmedia #reddit #twitter #tiktok #financialadvice #tradingtips #stockmarketnews #marketwatch #benayinformer
Secure financing with these 9 types of small business loans

Don’t let the wrong type of loan land your business in trouble. Knowing the differences can be crucial to making the best move. Learn More.
#smallbusiness #loans #loanhelp #businessmanagement #businessadvice #financingloans #workingcapital #benayinformer
Four ways COVID-19 will Impact 2021 financial forecasting and planning

“Those who adapt quickly are those who create competitive advantages.” Be ready for 2021 by staying ahead of the curve with your business plan. Learn More.
#financialplanning #financialforecast #financialincentives #businessfinance #businessplanning #benayinformer
MANAGEMENT
Nine basic skills all small business owners should have

Make sure to check all these boxes to ensure your business is firing on all cylinders. Learn More.
#businessskills #businessowners #smallbusiness #businessmanagement #businesssuccess #startingabusiness #benayinformer
Financial accounting software market: Expecting to see robust growth in future until 2025

Check out this study that shows where Financial Accounting Software is headed in the very near future. Learn More.
#financialaccounting #businessaccounting #accountingsoftware #softwaretrends #futuresoftware #financialforecast #benayinformer
The underground COVID economy: Businesses say they sidestepped rules to survive

There’s no hiding that businesses struggled after the March 2020 shutdown. Many put matters into their own hands to make ends meet. Learn More.
#businessmanagement #pandemic #ppe #covidshutdown #economicshutdown #businessshutdown #covidbusiness #benayinformer
TECHNOLOGY
Big tech bolts politics

Have politics and social media become too intertwined? Read about the different ways Facebook, and others, are trying to reverse the damage. Learn More.
#markzuckerberg #facebook #politicalads #advertising #socialmediaads #socialmediapolitics #socialmediatrends #bigtechnews #facebooknews #benayinformer
Iana Dimitrova on trends that are shaping the future of Fintech

The future of finance is Fintech. Here are some trends and things to expect for the business world in the coming years. Learn More.
#futureoffinance #financetrends #fintech #technologytrends #futuretechnology #benayinformer
POLITICS
When travel resumes, politics is ‘absolutely’ likely to affect where people want to go and where they’ll feel welcome

With people feeling uneasy about going certain places due to their political beliefs, what could this mean for particular businesses and their profits? Learn more. #covidfuture #postpandemic #businesstravel #tourism #businesspolitics #travel #smallbusiness #restaurantindustry #benayinformer
COVID-19
Can companies mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees? Ask HR

The new vaccine could mean a safer workplace sooner. Know how to manage your employees to make the right move. Learn More. #covidvaccine #workplacesafety #newvaccine #employeerelations #employeewellness #vaccinations #businessmanagement #benayinformer
Saved stimulus checks expected to help spur economic recovery

The pandemic caused less earnings, but possibly more savings among American consumers. Could an economic resurgence be lurking around the corner? Learn More.
#stimuluscheck #economy #economicrise #futureeconomy #stimulus #recovery #economicrecovery #postpandemic #benayinformer
Managing stress during a pandemic: Ways to improve your employees' mental health

Mental health has been a major concern for Americans, especially during COVID. Check-in with your employees, and find the right ways to help them if they are in need. Learn More.
#employeewellness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #employeehealth #healthcheck #employers #benayinformer
Maine bakery a recipient of the Barstool Fund

Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports are donating to small businesses across the country, including a small bakery right up the road from Benay’s Portland office. Learn More.
#smallbusiness #barstoolsports #barstoolfund #covid19 #donation #feelgoodstory #daveportnoy #benayinformer