We all know time is a precious commodity. According to survey data, 57% of smart home device users in the U.S. claim their devices save them time every day. Just like setting up automated payments saves you the headache of remembering when your bills are due, so can...
In a world drastically impacted by the effects of climate change, sustainability has become an important part of daily life. In a survey conducted by McKinsey & Co., 72% of respondents reported buying more environmentally friendly fashion products than they did...
In the early 2000s, online carbon footprint calculators allowed you to enter details about your home and transportation, and voila! Your carbon footprint was revealed, with simple steps you could take to reduce it. We’ve come a long way with new sustainable...
We’ve all been there. The most important term paper of the year is due, but your internet chews up and spits out your dreams of earning that “A,” leaving you with nothing but a glitched-out load screen. Luckily, it’s not too late to head back to school with a fiber...
In 2011, Gartner estimated that by 2020, 85% of all customer interactions would be handled without a human agent. And for the most part, they were correct. Most customer service is now handled online. As a customer, you may be curious about how the shift to online...
There may be times when your business needs an influx of money. Perhaps demand for your services is growing so fast you can hardly keep up. Maybe you even want to move your restaurant to a more centralized location to attract more customers. In order to expand your...
The decision to sell your small business can change the course of your entire life. To ensure the process is as smooth and successful as possible, you’ll need to meticulously prepare — years in advance, if possible. The complicated multi-step process of selling your...
“Are we there yet?” This summer, the 208 million Americans taking a much-awaited summer road trip will hear that question around sixteen times… which is about sixteen times too many. Even so, a study conducted by OnePoll and Quaker State revealed that Americans choose...
If you run an online retail store—or even if you plan to open one in the future—chances are you’ve considered Amazon Marketplace as a platform to get your products into the hands of your customers. Whether you’re hand-crafting items in your garage or mass-producing...
In a survey conducted by Pew Research in 2000, only 14% of people over the age of 65 reported using the internet. Today, that number has jumped to 67%. This significant increase in internet usage amongst seniors shouldn’t come as a surprise. Placing online grocery...
During the pandemic, commercial property interest rates dropped to historic lows. However, they’ve made a swift recovery and have nearly roared back to pre-COVID-19 levels. This raises an interesting question. Before the commercial real estate market recovers...
Location, location, location. Every business owner and real estate guru knows this age-old mantra by heart. But cities have grown, consumer tastes have shifted, and the pandemic has disrupted the entire business world in ways no one ever dreamed possible. The internet...
