Small Business See Major Growth in 2018
American small businesses are thriving, and investors prefer them over larger companies this year. The Russel 2000 index, which includes largely the shares of smaller businesses, is up 7% this…
Avengers: Infinity War Breaks Global Opening Weekend Record
The new release Avengers: Infinity Wars shot past the latest Star Wars movie, setting a new record for the highest opening weekend of all time with earnings of $250 million.…
A Women-Only Island: A Good Business Model?
Niche marketing has always been around but it’s interesting to see just how niche some people make it. Entrepreneur Kristina Roth has created SuperShe Island, a private retreat off of…
Google Investing in Adaptations to Work Environment
Over the next five years, Google is putting $1 billion into nonprofit organizations in an effort to help people adjust to the changing nature of work. This marks Google’s largest…
Shake Ups in the Online Gaming World
Apparently online gaming is the place to be, if this recent acquisition gives a hint about popularity of such activities. A Chinese consortium that includes Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co.…
Tweeting Their Way Out of Jobs
Of course, if you work for Twitter and you or your buddies are leaving, chances are you’re going to make that announcement with a tweet. And that’s just what happened…
Sweet Briar College Saved from the Chopping Block
While single sex education has become a thing of the past for many, some are still clinging to these traditional ways. Sweet Briar College, a 114 year old private women’s…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Says Goodbye to Voicemail
The future has arrived and it’s certainly filled with technology. In an interesting move, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has eliminated voicemail for its thousands of employees. This will save them…
Dreaming of DreamWorks Animation
There is speculation that Japan’s SoftBank Corp will acquire DreamWorks Animation SKG, the Hollywood studio behind hits such as “Shrek” and “Madagascar.” The talks between the two were first reported…
Spotlight on: Kona Ice
Many businesses and potential business people benefit from hearing about the paths that others have taken. Recently, the Fresno Bee did a story on Lisa Quiroz, the owner of the…