If you’d been planning to start a business this year but feel discouraged because of the pandemic, remember that you can still find success as an entrepreneur—even during a recession. There are ways to make your business idea a reality, but only if you commit to being resourceful and finding the silver linings. If you need encouragement or ideas, read on and check out more … [Read more...] about Why You Shouldn’t Let the Pandemic Derail Your Business Plans
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Citizens Bank Announces Award of Grants for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citizens Bank today announced that it has awarded 100 grants of $15,000 each totaling $1.5 million to minority-owned small businesses across its service areas as part of its previously announced $10 million investment to help drive social equity and economic advancement in underserved communities across its footprint. Through a short essay, … [Read more...] about Citizens Bank Announces Award of Grants for Minority-Owned Small Businesses
Tri Counties Bank Announces Contributions to Programs Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses
CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tri Counties Bank announced today it will provide $100,000 in total contributions to four community organizations that support minority-owned businesses throughout the Bank’s footprint in Northern and Central California. Further, the bank is appealing to its customers and communities to raise still more funds for these programs. The Bank will … [Read more...] about Tri Counties Bank Announces Contributions to Programs Supporting Minority-Owned Businesses
How Remote Work Is Changing Tech Salaries in the Era of Coronavirus
Tech companies are adopting 100% remote work. At the same time, many companies expect most of their workforce to return to the office by the end of the year. Trailblazing companies like Twitter, Slack, and Facebook announced they will let all employees work remotely from this point forward if they so choose. Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook will cut pay for employees who relocate to … [Read more...] about How Remote Work Is Changing Tech Salaries in the Era of Coronavirus
Mary Kay Inc. Helps Nearly 1,000 Texas Student Entrepreneurs Kick-Start Businesses Through Boss Club Foundation Summer Program
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The women of Mary Kay know a thing or two about being their own bosses—and were thrilled to recently partner with the Boss Club Foundation to inspire student entrepreneurs in Texas to achieve their own dreams. The Boss Club Foundation, which aims to inspire confidence and ignite creativity in students through the pursuit of entrepreneurship, just … [Read more...] about Mary Kay Inc. Helps Nearly 1,000 Texas Student Entrepreneurs Kick-Start Businesses Through Boss Club Foundation Summer Program