Businesses facing deluge of resignations
People with jobs want new jobs, and why not? They are lured by better positions, big sign-on bonuses and higher salaries in the very loose job market. But…
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IRS faces huge backlog of business returns
The Internal Revenue Service is facing a massive backlog of 8 million paper business tax returns. That’s an increase of more than 3,000 percent compared…
El Salvador makes Bitcoin its official currency; Ukraine next
Ask about Bitcoin on Wall Street, and you’ll find investors who swear that the cryptocurrency will revolutionize finance. Others might claim that it’s…
Going pro: Esports becomes a real profession
What does it take to become a professional gamer? With Esports prize pools growing into the tens of millions of dollars, the top esports players can now…
Supercharge holidays with hot tech gifts
Who doesn’t love a good gadget? As Christmas approaches, you can find a ton of attention-grabbing tech gifts. From quirky gizmos to useful appliances,…
Facebook suffers global meltdown
The domain Facebook.com was listed for sale on Oct. 4, 2021. One imagines that the $967 billion company was really not selling its name, but several…
Credit card processing costs set to rise
Do you handle a lot of credit card transactions at your business? If so, you may pay more in processing fees in the not-so-distant future. Visa and…
Marketing sorcery: Candy makers use clever strategies to sweeten sales
If you go trick-or-treating this year, there’s a good chance that Skittles will end up in your bag. According to CandyStore.com, Skittles are the most…
Goblins and candy bars: Retailers could be in for a treat in 2021
‘Tis the season for candy, costumes and scary movies. As Halloween approaches, expect retailers and analysts to closely monitor consumer spending and…
A brief history of autocorrect
It’s a technology that inspires scorn, but most of us depend on it. Found on smartphone messaging apps, word processors and other programs, autocorrect…