The announcement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 13 was a huge breakthrough for the U.S. business community. With the wearing of masks and physical distancing no longer mandatory for fully vaccinated people, and with the lifting of restrictions for them to join crowds indoors and outdoors, many businesses can
An unexpected tax bill is not only enough to ruin your day, but it can also set you off your financial goals. For people with expendable income, taxes might not matter much, but for the majority of wage earners, big taxes could mean less budget for other essential expenses. While the amount you pay is
As we move on to another year, the coronavirus outbreak continues to shake the global economy on a massive scale. Even with the availability of vaccines, the chances of us returning to the normal pre-pandemic world are highly unlikely. While most businesses suffered from the crisis, others saw this as an opportune time. Some small
Now that the Millennials are all grown up, it is time for businesses to focus on the next batch of consumers: Generation Z. Generation Z, or Gen Z for short, is the group born between the mid-’90s and the 2000s. They are the first generation that grew up with the internet and are more comfortable
Indoor cycling is one of the most popular exercises today, and with good reason. Using a stationary bike allows users to enjoy all the benefits of cycling while indoors. Also, all the risks associated with cycling such as traffic, noise, and crowds are virtually eliminated. One of the challenges of operating a health and wellness
How dependent are we on the maritime and shipping industry? More than 90% of global trade passes by our waters. It’s not only important to keep the waters safe, free, and navigable. We also need to consider the impact of the recent pandemic on the industry and the people who work in it. When the
Many people have gotten wealthy off their investment properties, which is why more and more investors are parking their money in real estate. Behind every high-rise building is a savvy entrepreneur collecting a big fat check every month. But just because you’re a small investor doesn’t mean you can’t partake in the fun. Commercial high-rises
Recent years have seen an increase in freelance work across the country. But eventually, even successful freelancers run into earning limitations. They are continually exchanging time for money. At some point, you can only juggle so many projects and clients at the same time. So if you’re a freelance designer, for instance, you might decide
Your kids might start to get curious and adventurous when they reach a certain age. You will find their active and playful nature hard to contain, which means that you will likely see them running and jumping around the house. Unfortunately, you might have a lot of fragile items indoors. If you want to provide
People have different definitions of success. Some people feel happy and contented after reaching a huge milestone. Others still don’t feel accomplished after fulfilling a lot of achievements. Most of the time, the difference lies in the concept of happiness. Some people are contented after reaching their goals. Others still need to continue pushing themselves