Many small businesses had to adapt to survive during the pandemic—and those same adaptations could now be helping them to thrive. That’s one of the standout findings of our latest Small Business Insights survey of 2,000 small businesses across the U.S., which reveals revenue from online sales is more important than ever—even for brick-and-mortar businesses.… Continue reading Small business insights: 2022 is the year the pivot becomes permanent
Best End-of-Year Sales To Shop Now – Best Buy, Macy’s and More
With Christmas just around the corner, perhaps there’s a horde of gift cards coming your way. So, if you’ve been eyeing a bigger TV or you’re in desperate need of a new outfit for a New Years’ Eve party, we’ll be sourcing some of the best deals across major retailers like Amazon (AMZN) – Get… Continue reading Best End-of-Year Sales To Shop Now – Best Buy, Macy’s and More
2022 projected to be a record year for new business starts
After two record-breaking years of new business creation, there’s no sign of the trend slowing down as QuickBooks projects as many as 17 million new small businesses could be set up in 2022. The prediction comes from a recent survey of 8,000 U.S. employees, commissioned by QuickBooks in November 2021. The survey reveals that almost… Continue reading 2022 projected to be a record year for new business starts
The 30 Best Places to Retire in Florida
There’s plenty of reasons so many people retire to the Sunshine State. There’s plenty of reasons so many people retire to the Sunshine State. Right now you might be feeling cold and tired of working. You’re checking your 401(k) balance, and you keep looking at Social Security calculators. You’re thinking about laying on a warm… Continue reading The 30 Best Places to Retire in Florida
FP Answers: Should I sell my house, invest the money and rent?
With a huge mortgage and strapped for cash, 59-year-old Rhonda is considering selling her house and retiring in six years Author of the article: Julie Cazzin A realtor’s sign outside a house for sale in Toronto on May 20, 2021. Photo by REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo By Julie Cazzin with Janet Gray Advertisement This advertisement has… Continue reading FP Answers: Should I sell my house, invest the money and rent?
Elon Musk? Apple? Nah, interest rates were the real star of the year
Tom Bradley: The impact of low interest rates was as pervasive as it was invisible Author of the article: Tom Bradley The U.S. Federal Reserve building in Washington, D.C. Last year wasn’t the first with extremely low interest rates, but it was a year when investors seemed to dismiss the possibility of rates going significantly… Continue reading Elon Musk? Apple? Nah, interest rates were the real star of the year
Canada needs fixing as the digital transformation takes hold
Martin Pelletier: Canada is going all in on real estate speculation instead of getting in on this digital transformation Author of the article: Martin Pelletier More than 10 per cent of Canada’s GDP is now derived from residential real estate activity. Photo by Carlos Osorio/Reuters One of the more interesting developments in the midst of… Continue reading Canada needs fixing as the digital transformation takes hold
Investors gear up for ‘gold rush’ in metaverse hardware
One CEO sees demand for metaverse applications picking up in second half of year, with mass consumption by 2023 Author of the article: Financial Times Leo Lewis in Tokyo and Christian Davies and Song Jung-a in Seoul An attendee demonstrates the Owo vest, which allows users to feel physical sensations during metaverse experiences such as… Continue reading Investors gear up for ‘gold rush’ in metaverse hardware