Small Businesses Have Consumer Trust, But They Need to Do More

Add the way the ongoing pandemic forever changed the way consumers shop, and small businesses will have to do more. According to the report, consumers trust small businesses when it comes to trust-building offerings like fair prices and delivering orders on time. And this must continue if they want to keep their customers.

25 Ways to Cut Expenses

With inflation and rising prices, higher wages and employee benefits, and other pressures on profitability, it’s essential for small businesses to look carefully at ways to reduce expenses. In some cases, it’s merely eliminating fat—big or small—from the budget; in others, it’s adopting different business practices that are less costly. The more you cut, the better your bottom line. And reducing outlays eases up on cash flow demands.

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Bipartisan Bill to Study Blockchain and Crypto Passes US House of Representatives

A bipartisan bill that requires the study of blockchain technology and digital tokens passed the House of Representatives on June 22. The “Consumer Safety Technology Act'' is centered on consumer protection and includes digital token and blockchain research. The bill passed the 117th Congress within a week of its introduction, with a resounding 325 votes in favor of, and 103 votes against.

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FAQ: Can I Notarize Documents In Other States Or Countries?

Most U.S. states and jurisdictions only authorize commissioned Notaries Public or other notarial officers recognized under state law to perform notarial acts within the borders of the commissioning state or jurisdiction. For example, a Notary commissioned in California or Florida may perform notarizations anywhere within the commissioning state’s borders, but may not perform a notarization in another state such as Georgia.

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Build Your Reputation as a Trustworthy Leader

Consciously or not, we all navigate the world guided by a set of values that are revealed by our actions. We may say we value compassion, but if the first question we ask upon hearing someone plowed into our new car in the parking lot is, “How bad is the damage?” instead of “Was anyone hurt?” our commitment to compassion appears pretty thin. Others judge our trustworthiness by the extent to which our actions and words match. Here’s how to make sure they do.

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