What is a virtual assistant? Who is hiring them? Why does a business owner need one? Becoming a Virtual Assistant is a great fit for an entrepreneur with excellent organizational skills and tech savvy. In this article, we’ll detail the key skills necessary for a virtual assistant job, the types of businesses that need virtual…
How to Come up with the Right Name for Your Small Business
It’s easy to think that naming a new product, service, or business simply involves brainstorming ideas, testing the ideas out on some people, and choosing a name. But to do it right, it’s more involved than that. Here are three things to keep in mind when naming new products or services. 1. Does it quickly…
Wells Fargo CEO: Asset cap’s ‘reputational overhang’ hinders growth
Most banks talk about all they’re doing for customers. Wells Fargo’s CEO talks about what his bank is not doing for them — and why. San Francisco-based Wells Fargo ranks as the third-largest bank in Dallas-Fort Worth, and it’s building a $455 million office campus in Irving that’s expected to inject thousands of jobs in…
Dallas library leaders hope to turn downtown branch from ‘imposing’ and ‘closed off’ into something inviting
Dallas’ often-criticized central library could eventually get a major overhaul, its first since opening more than 40 years ago — if Dallas Public Library officials get the funding they want from city leaders. What’s there now is “imposing to visitors, looming and closed off.” Library leaders and consultants think it could be turned into something…
Beneficient looks to avoid Nasdaq delisting with reverse stock split
Dallas-based financial services firm Beneficient announced on April 16 it will undergo a reverse stock split in an effort to raise its stock price and avoid being delisted by the Nasdaq. Read on to learn more about how one of the region’s relatively new public companies intends to turn things around following a downward spiral.…
IRS Cautions Tax Professionals About Increased Spearphishing Scams
The IRS recently issued a warning to tax professionals and businesses about a rise in spearphishing attacks aimed at stealing sensitive information. This alert is part of the IRS’s annual “Dirty Dozen” campaign, which highlights the top twelve scams targeting taxpayers and tax advisors each year. Spearphishing is a type of email scam where criminals…
Sales Commission Rates by Industry
Sales professionals thrive on the thrill of closing deals, and what better incentive than a well-structured commission? In this article, we’ll explore the intricacies of sales commission rates across various industries. From the adrenaline-fueled world of advertising to the data-driven tech sector, we’ll dissect the numbers, uncover trends, and equip you with insights to navigate…
IRS Offers Easy Online Extension for Tax Filers as Deadline Nears
With the tax filing deadline at 11:59 tonight, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers that they can quickly secure an extension to file their tax returns using the IRS Free File service on IRS.gov. This extension provides an additional six months, extending the deadline to October 15. However, the IRS points out that…
Trademark plans 7-story apartments in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based developer is planning a seven-story apartment complex in the University District, beside the Trinity River. Read on for project details. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service
ELM Solar hiring dozens at different kind of solar power facility in The Colony
ELM Solar is eager to grow its new facility in southeastern Denton County, which will be used to produce a unique kind of solar energy and power storage system. Check out this story to learn more about the company, which plans to invest millions. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution…
Hillwood could add 410-unit apartment complex to $1.8B Frisco Station
Listed as “Frisco UL4” under the project name, the complex appears to include two residential buildings and two parking garages, with 410,000 square feet of rentable space, per the state filing. Read on for the timeline and more. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service
Amazon Scrapping Cashierless Technology from Some Stores
Amazon has announced that it will remove its cashierless system from grocery stores and will not feature the technology in new stores. The move provides lessons to other companies, particularly retailers, about consumer demands. While shoppers generally want speed and convenience, technology that replaces traditional elements of shopping and makes them feel alienated or even…
9 Strategies For Maintaining Cohesion in Remote Teams
“With the rise of remote work, maintaining team cohesion can be challenging. Business leaders and team managers, what is one effective strategy you’ve implemented to keep your remote teams cohesive and motivated? Please share practical steps on how others can adopt this strategy, including any tools or practices that have been particularly effective.” Here’s what…
Canadian clothing co. selling ‘everyday luxury’ zeroes in on third DFW location
Aritzia, a Canada-based women’s clothing company with more than 100 stores in North America, is scheduled to open in a few months within a bustling retail and mixed-use hub on the north side of the Metroplex. Find out more in this story. Top Featured Tags: – Texas News, – Business Press Release Distribution Service
Venture capital activity in Dallas-Fort Worth falls to lowest level in at least a decade
Local startups raised $192.2 million across 28 deals in the first quarter, according to the latest reports. That number of deals was the fewest in more than 10 years, while the dollar amount increased slightly quarter over quarter. Read on to learn which companies raised the most money. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas…
Frito-Lay leases more than 500K square feet in southern Dallas’ Redbird area
The snack food manufacturer leased more than half a million square feet at an industrial park southern Dallas, according to the business park’s developer. Read on for more about this deal and other large leases since the start of the year. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service
Understand Your Customer More With AI at Strategic Marketing West 2024
AI is revolutionizing marketing by offering powerful tools to analyze consumer behavior and personalize experiences. By harnessing AI’s predictive capabilities, marketers can anticipate customer needs, delivering tailored content and offers in real time. Strategic Marketing West 2024 will showcase how AI will improve your marketing so you can better understand your customers. AI-driven chatbots facilitate…
How Today’s Business Owners Benefit from Shopify, TikTok, and Other Online Tools
There are so many online platforms and digital marketing tools that can benefit today’s businesses. To make the best possible choices for your business, it helps to learn from those with even more experience. Members of the online small business community are well-versed in the most popular platforms and tools of 2024. Read on for…
Comcast Brings Back Popular Small Business Grant Program
Comcast is one of many corporations that regularly support small businesses through grants. The company’s RISE grant program is an annual offering supporting entrepreneurs in select markets throughout the U.S. Read more about this program and others below. Comcast RISE Comcast is launching a new round of funding through its Comcast RISE grant program. This…
Middle market strategies: Table of Experts
The Dallas Business Journal, in partnership with the Bank of Texas, recently hosted local entrepreneurs and executives for a roundtable discussion on middle market business in the region. The expert panel considered the impact of digital transformation on their organizations, as well as the role of diversity and the growth of the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)…
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity names new CEO
Ashely Brundage, the agency’s new leader, steps into her role next month. Top Featured Tags: – Business, – Texas News Press Release Distribution Service
Crestline Investors, Trinity Investors among firms raising millions
A Fort Worth-based company founded to help the family of Ed Bass invest has reported raising millions for one of its funds, while a Southlake-based investment firm is collecting capital for one of its real estate holdings in Tempe, Arizona, according to federal filings. Check out Form D Friday, our weekly roundup of financial federal…
