Inflation is on the rise, we have to look back to the ’80. Inflation continued its relentless surge in February, driving the rate of consumer price increases to a new generational high. The new numbers include precious few signs of inflation abating —and mostly don’t reflect the impact of the Ukraine… Read More »Consumer Price Index Continues to Rise
Believe it or not, there are many companies who are doing just fine out there, thank you very much. Business owners can’t dwell on troubling headlines or negative news coming out of Washington. They need to focus on their own business, on their products and services, on their market. They… Read More »Tip #040 Why don’t you “Mind Your Own Business!”
As Russian attacks Europe’s Breadbasket, Wheat prices are increasing sharply. Russia’s invasion means bread prices will soar in some of the world’s poorest, most fragile countries, potentially igniting a cycle of instability, Matt writes. Driving the news: Wheat prices shot to a record $12.94 per bushel, and are up an… Read More »Wheat Is Going Through the Roof
This is beginning to feel like 2008, in some ways the situation is not as dire as pointed out below the 2008 price with inflation would be $5.50 and cars are getting much better mileage. That all said this will hit discretionary income and contribute to cost of goods as… Read More »Gas Records Are Being Set
Even before the war erupted the price of metal was already increasing. Prices for metals crucial to manufacturing — especially the auto industry — continued to soar, Matt writes. Why it matters: This is part of the inflationary shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the world’s response to it,… Read More »Precious Metals
Here at Delta Business Advisors, we celebrate international women’s day today and everyday 🙂 International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. IWD has occurred for well… Read More »International women’s day 2022
The Jobmarket has improved since the pandemic, however we are still behind pre pandemic levels. Employers added 678,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, according to the February jobs report. The share of adults in the labor force — which includes those looking for work —… Read More »Employment Still Lags Behind
There are a number of perks business owners take from their business. These include, but are not limited to, basics like auto expenses, memberships, and insurance plans to extras like entertainment, vacations, or having an additional family member on the books. Perks are another way for owners to get further… Read More »Business Perks – Benefit or Detriment?
1/3 of Business Owners who sold their business for $5M-$50M to 2/3 of business owners for less than $500,000 had not done any planning for the sale of their business prior to selling. Of those who planned ahead, many are still moving through their exit process at a rapid pace,… Read More »2021: Exiting Without a Plan
We’ve been using amazon music for a while, it is not perfect however being part of the Amazon suite it is pretty convenient. If you’re like us, you might need to take a break from doom-scrolling with a few good tunes — in which case you’re more likely to listen… Read More »Music to Amazon’s Ears