Benay Informer 6/9/2021

As AMC stock surges SEC says it's watching for disruption of the market, manipulative trading, or other misconduct

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission warned Monday that it is closely monitoring frenetic moves in the stock market, amid the stratospheric surge in values of meme stocks AMC Entertainment and GameStop Corp. “SEC staff continues to monitor the market in light of the ongoing volatility in certain stocks to determine if there have been any disruptions of the market, manipulative trading, or other misconduct. In addition, we will act to protect retail investors if violations of federal securities laws are found,” said the SEC in a statement provided by the regulator’s spokesman. Learn More.

FINANCE

14 financial concepts every small business owner must understand

Running a small business takes a lot of time and energy, and it’s wise for entrepreneurs to hand off high-impact tasks they aren’t especially knowledgeable about to outside experts. While small-business owners may opt to outsource their financial functions, they need to “speak the language” if they’re going to fully understand their experts’ recommendations and accurately communicate their business situation. Learn more. #finance #businessfinance #financeadvice #smallbusiness #benayinformer

3 keys to building out a successful budget and forecasting expenses

To take control of your cash flow, you need to create a budget. Successful budgeting will help you have a clear understanding of your income and expenses so you can make smarter decisions. A dependable budget can even help you forecast expenses and be better prepared for the inevitable downturns that strike practically every industry sooner or later. . Learn more. #finance #businessfinance #business #forecasting #budget #benayinformer

Credit unions prep for a business funding demand upswing

Despite a wave of new surveys and data flooding the market, it’s just about impossible to ascertain businesses’ sentiment in today’s economic environment. For some firms, business was booming even during shutdowns. Others, meanwhile, struggled but persevered as they adjusted their business models to keep revenue flowing. And others, still, faced tough times that could only be alleviated through government aid initiatives. Learn more #business #finance #creditunion #demand #benayinformer

POLITICS

G7 nations reach historic deal on global tax reform

The finance ministers of the most advanced economies, known as the Group of Seven, have backed a U.S. proposal that calls for corporations around the world to pay at least a 15% tax on earnings. "G-7 finance ministers today, after years of discussions, have reached a historic agreement to reform the global tax system, to make it fit for the global digital age — and crucially to make sure that it’s fair so that the right companies pay the right tax in the right places,” Learn more. #politics #business #G7 #taxreform #history #benayinformer

3 things companies get wrong about politics

The notion that engaging in politics will come with a heavy price tag, neutrality is safe, and politics best stop at the company’s entrance are powerful but outdated myths. Companies are well advised to be transparent about their political position.. Learn more. #politics #businesspolitics #business #benayinformer

Facebook to end rule exemptions for politicians

Facebook plans to end a contentious policy championed by CEO Mark Zuckerberg that exempted politicians from certain moderation rules on its site, according to several news reports.

The company’s rationale for that policy held that the speech of political leaders is inherently newsworthy and in the public interest even if it is offensive, bullying or otherwise controversial. Learn more #politics #america #Facebook #Zuckerberg #benayinormer

MANAGEMENT

Top benefits and features of online business management software

Taking care of a business, without business management software, can get tiring. Be it organizations, offices, specialists, or advisors, business the management software offers to start to finish arrangements that empower these experts to keep up their mental soundness via mechanizing, improving, and overseeing business measures. Learn More. #management #hybrid #remotework #business #benayinformer

Going back to work in the office has to be worth it

A workplace value proposition represents the organizational culture, benefits and interactions employees experience when working on-site. For the organization, it's "why we come to the workplace." Before bringing employees back to the office, leaders need to address three key questions. Learn more #business #management #businessmanagment #returntowork #officelife #benayinformer

The real value of middle managers

The division between leadership and management increasingly sounds anachronistic, even obsolete. It is time to reunite leadership and management in one concept, and recognize middle managers as connecting leaders. This concept recognizes that every leader is also a follower, and every follower is also a leader. Learn more. #business #management #middlemanagement #benayinformer

Using business simulations and leadership development to enhance change management initiatives

As the U.S. and its workplaces start to eye post-pandemic normality, there is an urgent need for organizations to press forward with the progress made in employee wellbeing during the COVID-19 era. That's because after increasing to near 50% during the early months of the pandemic, the percentage of employees who strongly agree that their organization cares about their wellbeing has eroded, losing 13 percentage points since last spring. Learn more. #business #leadership #health #businessmanagement #benayinformer

TECHNOLOGY

Tech trends endure

The pandemic has been a technology accelerator for businesses, municipalities, schools, healthcare and homes. Internet service providers, such as Cox, experienced the equivalent of two years of traffic growth in the first few months of the pandemic, and it has remained constant at those new levels. Learn more. #business #technology #businesstechnology #trends #benayinformer

3 reasons Zoom is not threatened by Apple's new FaceTime tweaks

Zoom Video dominates the corporate videoconference market while Apple’s FaceTime never realized the promise that Steve Jobs made when it launched. On April 7, Apple announced some changes to FaceTime at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Here are 3 reasons why Zoom is not threatened by Apple's newest features. Learn more. #business #apple #zoom #forbes #technology #benayinformer

Top 8 technology trends that will affect future innovations

We are experiencing a vast digital revolution worldwide. Innovation, agility, and market development are all being accelerated by technology. Businesses are redefining their activities by integrating AI, Blockchain, and machine learning technologies. The Covid-19 pandemic prompted rapid digitization and automation, allowing companies to remain resilient in the face of adversity. Learn more. #technology #business #businesstrends #technologytrends #Covid19 #benayinformer

COVID-19

Can green finance spark COVID-19 recovery?

Green investing and green lending, which have environmental criteria for how funds are used, could be the key to a sustainable long-term recovery from COVID-19 that takes into account the economy, environment, and social implications.

BusinessBecause spoke to Jennifer Oetzel, who told us three ways green finance initiatives could help us bounce back from COVID-19. Learn More #business #COVID19 #finance #green #benayinformer

CT small business development center supports businesses during and after COVID-19

As the state begins to move into a post-pandemic phase, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (CTSBDC) expects another busy year helping small businesses recover and grow in 2021 and 2022. Housed within the UConn School of Business, the CTSBDC receives funding from the federal and state governments, enabling a team of 18 advisors to offer no-cost, confidential counseling and support for a wide variety of small business needs. Learn more. #COVID19 #business #smallbusiness #connecticut #benayinformer