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4 Ways To Protect Your Small Business From Cyberattacks

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 05/16/2022 - 12:00am

Compared with larger companies, many small businesses have fewer resources to dedicate to cybersecurity, leaving them vulnerable to the ever-evolving tactics of cybercriminals. To protect themselves from cyberthreats, business owners should evaluate their online systems to understand where their data lives and what information needs to be kept safe.

Getting A Handle On Conflict And Annoyance In The Workplace

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 05/12/2022 - 1:00am

In a perfect world, coworkers would work in harmony and cre­ativity and productivity would soar. No one would have to deal with outright hostility or even petty annoyances. But as every HR professional knows, it's not a perfect world. Dealing with annoyance calls for first identifying what employees find ir­ritating, and a recent survey provides some insights on that front. Dealing with those issues that go beyond annoyance can be tricky, but workplace experts have tips to share.

US Added 428,000 Jobs In April Despite Surging Inflation

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 05/10/2022 - 3:00am

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, extending a streak of solid hiring that has defied punishing inflation, chronic supply shortages, the Russian war against Ukraine and much higher borrowing costs. Friday’s jobs report from the Labor Department showed that last month’s hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%, just above the lowest level in a half-century.

To Fight Inflation, Take Down Food Expenses

Published by jason@omahadail... on Wed, 05/04/2022 - 1:00am

February food prices were 7.9% higher compared with a year ago and are expected to increase 4.5% to 5.5% in 2022. As a result, it can feel harder than ever to keep grocery spending under control. But budgeting and cooking experts say there are strategies you can apply to save money and make a difference in your household budget. Putting in extra effort ahead of time can really pay off.

Greyhound Racing Nearing Its End In The US After Long Slide

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 11:26pm

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — The greyhounds are racing again in Dubuque, Iowa, but after a shortened season ends in May, there will be only three tracks left in the country. Later this year, that number will dwindle to only two, both in West Virginia. It’s been a long slide for greyhound racing, which reached its peak in the 1980s when there were more than 50 tracks scattered across 19 states.

Amazon Workers In NYC Reject Union In A Reversal Of Fortune

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 05/03/2022 - 11:21pm

Amazon warehouse workers overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant's history. This time around, warehouse workers cast 618 votes — or about 62% — against the union, giving Amazon enough support to fend off a second union win.

What To Do If There's A Mistake On Your Business Taxes

Published by jason@omahadail... on Sat, 04/30/2022 - 8:00am

For small-business owners, preparing an income tax return is far from simple, which can increase the chances of making a mistake. According to two small-business pros, if you catch an error after you've filed your small-business tax return, the first thing to do is confirm there's really an error on the return and make sure to stay calm. Then, determine whether you or your tax preparer will fix the mistake.

Cryptocurrency World Is Ripe For Fraud And Financial Loss

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 04/29/2022 - 11:41pm

The Los Angeles Rams won Super Bowl LVI, but an argument could be made that cryptocurrency finished as the runner-up. Digital currency providers eToro, Crypto.com and FTX ran spots on advertising’s biggest stage. So did Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange, which spent nearly $14 million on an ad that featured a bouncing QR code. It performed so well that it temporarily crashed the app.

For Summer Travel Deals, Stay Off The Beaten Path

Published by jason@omahadail... on Fri, 04/29/2022 - 11:14pm
People walk on the beach in Kailua, Hawaii, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones)

Demand for travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels just in time for travel’s hottest season — summer. National parks, Mexico and other resort destinations have surging demand, making them less-than-ideal destinations for budget-conscious travelers. Instead, deal seekers should go to places that have been slow to recover, such as Italy and Greece.

Buffett To Auction Off One Last Private Lunch For Charity

Published by jason@omahadail... on Tue, 04/26/2022 - 12:59pm

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The world’s most expensive lunch will go on sale again this spring when investor Warren Buffett auctions off a private meal to raise money for a California homeless charity one last time.

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