These days, many small businesses use social media to connect with customers and promote their products. But with the algorithms and consumer habits constantly changing, how do you ensure your social media marketing strategy is effective as a small business owner?...
Over the past decade, minority owned businesses have accounted for more than half of the two million new companies started in the U.S., leading to the creation of nearly 5 million jobs, according to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. ...
The term “supplier diversity” refers to the practice of ensuring that businesses in all industries include women, people of color, and other minorities in their supply chains. This helps ensure that companies are able to access diverse sources for goods...
The arts, entertainment, and media industry employs more than 1.8 million individuals in the United States alone. In addition to contributing significantly to the U.S. economy, this industry has an enormous impact on culture: affecting trends, attitudes and mindsets...
About 20 percent of U.S. businesses are run by women, employing more than 10 million workers and generating $1.8 trillion in annual receipts, according to the Small Business Administration. While women are still underrepresented as entrepreneurs and business owners,...
About 1 in 10 veterans owns a business, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. There are more than 300,000 veteran-owned companies in the United States, which employ nearly 6 million individuals. Veteran-owned companies fall under the category of a...
Supplier diversity and inclusion may be a current trend in workplace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, but what exactly is it and why is it important? Diverse suppliers are businesses that are 51% or more owned, managed, and controlled by qualifying diverse...
Workplace diversity and inclusion are essential parts of any organization and have several benefits. Diverse workforces have higher productivity, innovation, performance, and more. The best way to achieve this is by creating a culture where everyone feels comfortable...
While more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 companies in the United States have supplier diversity programs, less than 60 percent report how much they spend on their supply chain diversification strategy and such initiatives and most only source about 10% of their...
The news media are in a constant state of transition as new technologies and virtual capabilities make it possible for consumers to access information in increasingly innovative ways. Like many industries, the news media have also faced internal challenges related to...
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