Moving abroad may not be an easy decision to make, but it might just be the best decision you’ve ever made. Some countries have a thriving economy and welcome American expats to take part in it. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have moved to Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Thailand among...

The coronavirus pandemic has required countless businesses to close their doors temporarily, including your local tattoo shop. As states gradually reopen, you’ll likely be able to open your shop’s doors too. But reopening your tattoo shop will require some planning and significant changes. You’ll want to examine how you operate your business, interact with clients,...

The coronavirus pandemic forced salons to shut down nationwide. As states gradually start to ease restrictions on business operations, more and more salons are reopening their doors. But a salon reopening can be complicated. Salon services, such as cutting and dying hair, don’t allow for much physical distancing. With a comprehensive plan and careful attention...

According to a consumer survey conducted by McKinsey earlier this year, the ongoing health crisis altered the driving behavior of Americans by decreasing how often we drive. However, this shift is really just the continuation of a trend. America’s love affair with cars was heading toward a break-up — or a temporary break at the very least. Cracks began to appear in this...

Reaching out to expand and strengthen your network just isn’t the same since the current health crisis changed the rules of business and life. Without in-person conferences and social mixers, we’ve all been relegated to virtual networking. You already know you can join online groups and use video conferencing for networking. Now, explore a few other strategies to...

The current health crisis has created a feeling of whiplash for thousands of business owners across the U.S. Some quickly sought to reopen business, but a resurgence in the crisis meant many had to slow or stop, operations again. No matter your individual business situation, if you’re set on staying open long term, it’s time...

Before the crisis, if your company depended on a physical business location and in-person interactions with customers, vendors, and employees, it might have made sense to cling primarily to legacy systems and paper processes. Adding digital components like a website, mobile app or electronic payment processing didn’t necessarily mean you’d undergone a complete digital transformation. The current health crisis has changed...

Some changes in consumer behavior during the current crisis are fairly obvious. For instance, more people had to switch to working from home. Companies with digital tools and platforms aimed at remote workers suddenly found themselves experiencing greater success — and Zoom completely surpassed earnings expectations. However, there’s more going on with consumer behavior that may impact revenue growth. Here’s how entrepreneurs can leverage...

By Christine Deschemin, Founder, UpNow Hungry for success and happiness, you delve into self-help courses, take deep breaths, listen to podcasts, and devour books that promise to make you an idealized version of yourself. These resources may cover a wide range of subjects, from career success and personal development to relationship guidance and a healthy...

Much of the country has begun to open back up after a protracted lockdown period. As a result, many businesses are already ramping operations back up, including the hiring process. Quite a few companies need to hire and onboard people quickly to meet demand. Yet with the current health crisis posing an ongoing threat, how...