(Akiit.com) America is literally falling apart. In Flint, Mich., children were poisoned by the lead contamination of the water. In Washington, D.C., the subway system is plagued by fires and delays. Arlington Memorial Bridge — which connects the North to the South, the Capitol to Arlington National Cemetery — may ...
(Akiit.com) Running a successful business means that you have to ensure the workplace is a safe and secure place. Otherwise, the lawsuits and damages you have to pay will cripple the firm. Plus, it is a legal requirement and a basic human right. With that in mind, you need to ...
(Akiit.com) All businesses, no matter their size, will have some way to make themselves better. As the saying goes, there’s always room for improvement – and that’s equally as true here. At the end of the day, companies exist to make money, but you won’t be making much if you ...
(Akiit.com) These days, most people have at least one credit card. They are convenient ways for us to buy a range of products and services. What’s more, it means we don’t need access to available cash straight away. We can “borrow” the money and pay it back in one or ...
(Akiit.com) If you are thinking about starting your own business, then there is a lot that you need to consider. Regardless of the nature of your business, or what industry you will be working in, there is plenty to take on board. In all likelihood, you have already done some ...
(Akiit.com) “Don’t just give us money, and don’t just show up for the Equal Opportunity Day dinner. That is not enough when you look at Black consumer power in this country. It’s not enough for you to come and shake our hands and be our friends. We want in.” — ...
(Akiit.com) Promotional events are an amazing way to boost awareness of your product or service. It’s also essential for networking purposes. If your business takes place mostly online, it’s also a great way to meet some of your customers or fans face-to-face! What’s the goal? You probably have some general ...
(Akiit.com) My spotlight this month will be on Clark Ulysse CEO of ChuArts™ LLC. The objective is simple, showcase minority entrepreneurs and increase readership and attract diverse advertisers in the areas of banking, equity partners, angels and more. In addition the articles may provide creative solutions to help you find ...
(Akiit.com) Donald Trump has reason to be reluctant to release his tax returns. In a New York Times piece about Ben Rhodes, President Obama‘s deputy national security adviser, Rhodes cynically explains that today’s journalism consists of young people whom he flat-out describes as ignorant. “The average reporter we talk to ...
(Akiit.com) As far as most people are concerned, sports stars are some of the healthiest people on the planet. Because of their job, they have to be able to push the barriers of fitness further than the average person. And, that goes for every sporting player regardless of their skill ...
(Akiit.com) For more than a decade, broad-based coalitions at both the state and federal levels have united consumer advocates, labor, clergy, civil rights champions and others in calling for an end to predatory lending. Although 16 states and the District of Columbia effectively ban payday lending, the majority of the ...
(Akiit.com) There are plenty of current statistics and reports that suggest the recession is over. Whether that is true or not, there are thousands of families still struggling as if these were the most difficult of times financially. It can be hard to make ends meet. But what might be ...