(Akiit.com) You probably work hard to create an accurate and concise budget for your business every year. However, there are lots of unexpected costs you could face at any time. For that reason, it’s essential that you keep a substantial rainy day fund for the worst instances. You never know when ...
(Akiit.com) Private policing is an industry that has been booming over the past couple of years due to the cuts that police forces around the world are receiving, making official police work a somewhat unfulfilling task that isn’t paid enough. Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the world has been in a ...
(Akiit.com) As the ethnic makeup of America changes, the face of philanthropy is changing dramatically. The role of African-Americans in philanthropy is not only keeping pace but exceeding expectations when it comes to giving. This will be one of the major topics of exploration in this year’s Non-Profit Thursdays in Washington, ...
(Akiit.com) There are hundreds of reason why you might feel compelled to put on an event. Perhaps you’re trying to raise money for a good cause; perhaps you’re trying to promote your business to new customers; perhaps you’re simply interested in putting on an amazing show that people will remember for ...
(Akiit.com) You’ve seen the ways injuries can impact more than just your health — they can affect your quality of life, your career, your mental health and relationships with friends and family. But there are also other areas that can be affected: one of which is your financial status. No matter ...
(Akiit.com) Sometimes, things happen in business which are entirely beyond your control. This is just part of the nature of doing business, and it really can’t be helped. From time to time there are emergencies, often completely unavoidable. However, there are certain things you can do to prepare for such circumstances ...
(Akiit.com) When you see someone speeding down the road in a fancy sports car with their music turned up to the max, what do you think? A lot of people would envy that person, some would think he’s an idiot, and others would probably tell themselves that person doesn’t deserve the ...
(Akiit.com) The Black unemployment rate continued to improve falling from 7.8 percent in December to 7.7 percent in January, according to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department. The labor force participation rate for Blacks, which is the share of workers who are employed or looking for jobs, increased from ...
(Akiit.com) Each year, the Census Bureau recognizes Black History Month by releasing up-to-date statistics that reveal the total Black population, the number of Black-owned businesses and even how many African-American military members are serving the country. Currently, the Black population stands at 46.3 million, up about 1.3 percent from the previous ...
(Akiit.com) Entrepreneurs dread making a bad hire. It’s not just that getting rid of them is difficult. It’s that they can do a lot of damage before you finally extricate them from your organization, causing other people on your team to quit and damaging your reputation as a company. Hiring is ...
(Akiit.com) Starting and successfully running a business is one of the finest accomplishments of life. It, however, is far from easy. If your business is product oriented, you have to pay for inventory. In the early stages of business development it is hard to pay yourself a living wage, but when ...
(Akiit.com) Human resources departments are often one of the smallest within a business. But, in most cases, they’re still doing loads of work. From paying staff to recruiting new ones; the job of an HR representative is never ending. Thankfully, the dawn of computers has had a great impact on the ...