Despite the continued emergence of Covid-19 variants, entrepreneurs in the United States have been unfazed. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that there were 430,411 applications for new business startups this January. This represents a 2.6 percent increase from December 2021. According to the White House, new business applications have increased by around 30 percent against
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All types of organizations need to maintain a stable source of income to maintain operations. For non-profits, they have donors and other organizations to thank for their revenue. But then, numerous challenges can stop them from pursuing their mission. Financial Challenges of Running a Non-Profit There are a few key challenges that non-profits face regarding
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Making the transition to new technologies can be a daunting task for small businesses. Many local entrepreneurs are reluctant to take the plunge into social media, the internet, and other new technologies to make their business more effective. And this could affect their profitability within the communities they serve. This reluctance can be due to
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Nonprofit organizations are everywhere. They support the arts, feed the hungry, help people with disabilities, provide shelter to battered women and children, advocate for human rights in places where they are denied—and much more. But how can you tell which organization is proper for you? Nonprofits come in many shapes and sizes: some focus on
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In the United States, one in every thirteen adults is an alcoholic. That’s a staggering number—nearly eight million people. And while alcoholism affects each individual in unique ways, it also has a devastating impact on society as a whole. Alcoholism costs our economy billions of dollars each year, and it leads to crime, accidents, and
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Non-profit organizations typically run on a limited budget. As such, automation and other advanced IT practices are often out of the question in their sector. But in this age, forgoing technology could mean decreased productivity and impact. Sadly, only 11 percent of NGOs say that their approaches to digital technology are highly effective. For this
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These days, distance learning is a viable option due to the threat of Covid-19. This means students and teachers can learn remotely to keep themselves healthy and lower their risk of getting Covid-19. Since not many students are used to distance learning, this presents a set of unique challenges. Some students enjoy learning on their own
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The community you live in is the place where you spend most of your time. You go to work, school, or maybe even volunteer here. It’s crucial that you feel safe and comfortable where you are living. When it comes to making a community better for everyone to live in, there are many ways businesses
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