Consumer and Producer Price Index at Record Pace in November

According to the BLS, The index for all items less food and energy rose 4.9% over the last 12 months and for the energy index, the rise was a stunning 33.3% over the last year. The food index increased 6.1% over the year, which is hitting consumers especially hard when you combine it with energy components. On a monthly basis, the November price for final demand services rose 0.7% and for final demand goods, it increased 1.2%. The BLS reports these changes are the largest 12-month increases in at least 13 years in the respective series.

Small Biz TrendsConcierge Notary ServicesFebruary 17, 2022consumer price index, inflation, economy, small business, concierge notaryComment

How to Make Money on Twitter

Twitter is one of the biggest social media platforms out there and, if used correctly, can be a great source of income. Making money online with Twitter is definitely possible, and there is a lot of opportunities to generate traffic for your Twitter to make that happen. We’ll walk you through how to make money on Twitter and ways to monetize Twitter as a digital marketing method.

Small Biz TrendsConcierge Notary ServicesFebruary 14, 2022small business, marketing, social media, twitter, concierge notary, profitComment

Trends in Digital Banking: For Lenders, Change is Constant

“Even before the pandemic, other lenders have adopted technology to be more efficient and to create better experiences,” Miller says. “And that's where the deal flow is going to go. Reality is hitting a lot of lenders like a bus right now, as volumes and margins fall off. It’s really about seeking the best of breed, and not settling for a solution just because your LOS provider includes it as part of the package.”

DocuSignConcierge Notary ServicesFebruary 11, 2022concierge notary, digital banking, financial, small business, trends, docusignComment

Biden Vaccine Mandate Reinstated for Businesses with 100-plus Employees

The Cincinnati-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction passed in November that prevented the mandate from becoming part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Biden’s mandate applies to businesses with 100 workers or more which would cover around 80 million American workers.

What Can You Do About Inflation

Inflation is caused by a number of factors, including supply chain issues driving up prices due to higher demand that can’t be met because of shortages, labor shortages triggering higher wages which usually is passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices for goods and services, and perhaps most importantly, runaway government spending putting huge amounts of dollars into circulation that requires an increased money supply from the Federal Reserve. Shortly before the spike in inflation in the past couple of months, I suggested 5 ways inflation could impact your business.

Big Ideas Small BusinessConcierge Notary ServicesFebruary 3, 2022concierge notary, economy, small business, inflation, pro tipComment

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