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fromIT Pro
4 days ago

Can the UK ban ransomware payments?

New UK regulations could prohibit ransomware payments to curb cybercrime.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
4 days ago

13 tech trends to watch now, according to McKinsey (and no, it's not all AI)

Technology encompasses both visible devices and an invisible digital infrastructure, significantly impacting business and commerce.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Foreign tourism to NYC expected to see 'devastating' $4B drop this year according to industry experts

New York City is expected to face a $4 billion loss due to a drop in foreign tourism, mainly affecting businesses reliant on international visitors.
Digital life
fromIT Pro
5 days ago

Website downtime costs businesses thousands a month

Unreliable hosting costs companies money through downtime and security issues.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Want better customer service? Treat your employees better

Poor customer service can lead to significant financial losses for businesses.
fromInfoWorld
1 week ago

9 AI development skills tech companies want

"It's not enough to know how a transformer model works; what matters is knowing when and why to use AI to drive business outcomes," says Scott Weller, CTO of AI-powered credit risk analysis platform EnFi.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Zohran Mamdani is giving NYC businesses fair notice: He's coming after them

Zohran Mamdani promised to tax businesses and wealthy New Yorkers, urging them to leave New York City if they disagree with his policies. This approach threatens tax revenue and jobs, leading to potential economic decline.
NYC politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Are London businesses falling behind because the City's 5G capabilities wanes? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's 5G capabilities are significantly lagging behind other UK cities, impacting business operations reliant on fast internet.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Soaring cloud costs force firms to curtail IT staff hiring and AI efforts, research shows | Computer Weekly

"Cloud spending is growing fast - exponentially for some - and it's holding businesses back from investing in growth and innovation," said James Kretchmar, global CTO of the cloud technology division at Akamai Technologies.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago

'Savage' gun and machete gang war 'cost businesses millions in Essex city'

Violent disorder has severely impacted Southend businesses, leading to closures and job losses.
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Fake North Korean IT workers: How companies can stop them

North Korean imposters in IT recruitment are widespread, impacting businesses significantly, including top Fortune 500 companies.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Mexico's cartels are taking a $1.3 billion bite out of the economy through extortion-and they're getting hungrier

Extortion is strangling businesses in Mexico, with organized crime often at the root. Smaller businesses frequently cannot endure the financial burden, leading to closures.
US politics
#advertising
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

X's ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it's still tough times ahead | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Social media marketing

X's ad business improved under departing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but it's still tough times ahead | TechCrunch

#social-media
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'We've lost 30% of customers since Ulez expanded'

Expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (Ulez) has negatively impacted trade for businesses in south-east London.
fromeLearning Industry
3 weeks ago

Why Measuring Growth In Feedback And Recognition Matters For Talent Retention

Effective recognition and feedback training significantly reduce employee turnover and improve retention rates.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

What Sean Combs' verdict means for his businesses and net worth

Sean Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution, while being acquitted of more serious sex trafficking charges.
Marketing
fromMarTech
3 weeks ago

An outcome-driven framework for core martech selection | MarTech

Feature comparisons in marketing tech lead to missed business goals; aligning tools with outcomes ensures practical value and transformation.
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

Industry chiefs sound alarm over 'horrific' packaging tax threatening UK businesses

Senior figures from various UK industries warn that the government's new packaging tax will be detrimental, with increased costs potentially passed onto consumers or leading to business relocation.
UK news
US politics
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

What the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Means for Franchise Owners - And Workers | Entrepreneur

The 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' aims to provide significant financial relief for franchise small businesses through tax provisions.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

A New Way to Think About Metrics in Security Operations

The metrics we often call vanity metrics aren’t just for show; they often reflect teams' limited scope for measurement in the evolving data-driven security landscape.
Information security
#ai
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Italian restaurant in heart of Covent Garden blames Rachel Reeves for 'difficult decision' to close

Margot Italian on Great Queen Street is closing after nine years due to increased business costs.
#tiktok
#tariffs
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Customs brokers are cross-border trade gurus. With tariff whiplash, they're facing 'toxic uncertainty' | CBC Radio

fromWIRED
2 months ago
European startups

Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump's Tariffs. Now Some of Them Want Their Money Back

fromtime.com
2 months ago
European startups

How Trump's Tariff Unpredictability Hurts Businesses and Consumersand Could Help China

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Customs brokers are cross-border trade gurus. With tariff whiplash, they're facing 'toxic uncertainty' | CBC Radio

Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

We finally got a detailed look at how America's businesses are managing through Trump's tariff whiplash

Trump's fluctuating tariffs are causing economic uncertainty, leading to higher prices and reduced hiring in US businesses.
fromWIRED
2 months ago
European startups

Businesses Got Squeezed by Trump's Tariffs. Now Some of Them Want Their Money Back

fromtime.com
2 months ago
European startups

How Trump's Tariff Unpredictability Hurts Businesses and Consumersand Could Help China

fromFortune
1 month ago

How retail giant Home Depot is preparing employees for ICE raids

In response to ICE raids, Home Depot provided guidance to employees about safety and reporting incidents, allowing employees disturbed by raids to leave with pay.
Tech industry
fromFortune
1 month ago

Los Angeles mayor lifts curfew imposed last week

Downtown Los Angeles businesses are hopeful for recovery after a curfew lifted following protests against Trump's immigration policies.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Fossil fuels are an insurance disaster

With a clear trend to longer, hotter heatwaves, it is important we shine a light on the true cost to human life, our economy, infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare system.
Privacy professionals
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

ICE fears gut sales on Sunset Park's 5th Avenue

Immigration enforcement activities have severely impacted revenue for Latin-American businesses in Sunset Park, leading to significant financial losses.
#immigration
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Who the Hell is in Charge?' Geraldo Slams Trump's Re-Reversal on ICE Raids Suggests Stephen Draco' Miller is Really Running Things

Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

How is Trump's immigration policy affecting Miami businesses? A new survey asks

The immigration crackdown is causing significant anxiety among Miami-Dade businesses, particularly regarding their non-citizen employees' work permits.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Who the Hell is in Charge?' Geraldo Slams Trump's Re-Reversal on ICE Raids Suggests Stephen Draco' Miller is Really Running Things

Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

How is Trump's immigration policy affecting Miami businesses? A new survey asks

The immigration crackdown is causing significant anxiety among Miami-Dade businesses, particularly regarding their non-citizen employees' work permits.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Companies Warn SEC That Mass Deportations Pose Serious Business Risk

The holding companies for banks such as Bridgewater Bancshares and Heartland Bank and Trust Company mentioned deportations may affect their 'forward looking statements' but weren't clear on the outcomes.
European startups
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Protest curfews wallop downtown restaurants: 'Just stay open, make money where we can.'

The Mermaid bar is grappling with losses due to protests and curfews, prompting shifts in operations to adapt.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In L.A.'s Little Tokyo, days of protests upend life and business

Many say they support the protests but note it's hurt business. The vandalism is another matter. The new curfew imposed around downtown has added another lay of complexity.
Los Angeles
SF politics
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Remember when corporations avoided politics on social media? - Harvard Gazette

Corporate America has increasingly engaged in partisan speech on social media since 2017, predominantly with Democratic sentiments, affecting stock prices negatively.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago

American Beverage Association challenges Santa Cruz soda tax with lawsuit

"Santa Cruz illegally sidestepped the state legislature's popular and much-needed preemption of grocery taxes to impose new costs on working families and local Hispanic-owned businesses."
San Francisco
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

How Bharath Rajasekaran Scaled a Global Data Pipeline in 3 Months | HackerNoon

Annalect's data pipeline migration exemplifies outstanding engineering leadership and has transformed the company's approach to cloud data management.
fromClickUp
2 months ago

High-Velocity Campaign Execution for Orchestrating GTM Success

While traditional campaign management can maintain the status quo, it fails to capture the dynamic needs of modern marketing, where agility and speed-to-market are paramount.
Marketing tech
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK retailer M&S puts cyberattack cost at $400m as disruptions continue

M&S faces a £300 million loss due to a sophisticated cyberattack disrupting operations and online sales.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK cheesemaker welcomes new EU deal but says it comes four years too late

Brexit red tape significantly impacted British businesses, causing financial losses and operational challenges.
New trade deal with the EU offers limited hope for revival but is seen as delayed.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Trump orders the government to stop enforcing rules he doesn't like

The Trump administration significantly reduced the enforcement of federal regulations across various departments, a tactic unprecedented in previous administrations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A major toy manufacturer is already nervous about Trump tariffs for holiday season

The temporary tariff reduction has motivated U.S. companies to ramp up imports, but uncertainty persists amidst fluctuating trade policies.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Analysing the changes announced in the UK-USA trade deal - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The phrase 'reciprocity and fairness' was liberally used by both parties, each keen to demonstrate to their voting public the strength of the relationship between nations.
UK news
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

Editorial: 'Rules for thee but not for me'? Cook County government hypocrisy becomes all too clear around paid leave.

"The hastily passed ordinance could affect workers such as substitute teachers, camp counselors and lifeguards who arguably shouldn't be earning paid time off..."
Chicago
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Apple plans a life after Google

If US courts compel Google to end its $20b deal with Apple for Safari as the default search engine, it could lose a third of its business.
Apple
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

The Drum Awards for Marketing: 10 things the best work has in common

The best marketing combines cultural relevance, strategic brilliance, and measurable business impact.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Dublin's a difficult place to trade, there's a lawlessness around here,' says owner of store looted during riots

Paul Gallagher expressed concern that the current situation in Dublin's north inner city is deteriorating, saying, "Despite an increased Garda presence, lawlessness remains prevalent and people avoid the area."
London politics
fromThe New York Sun
2 months ago

Trump's Record as the Deregulator in Chief Is Being Undermined by New FTC Chairman

The FTC's aggressive antitrust lawsuits could significantly impact American businesses amidst a backdrop of deregulation under Trump.
Cryptocurrency
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"The Jobs Are Just Gone": People Are Sharing Some Of The Freaky Realities Of A Recession

Recession impacts are often underestimated due to their gradual onset before reaching a tipping point.
#mta
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Long Island Republicans want audit of MTA, LIRR after latest tax squeeze from cash-strapped agency

Long Island Republicans urged an MTA audit in response to a tax increase affecting suburban businesses.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Fuming NYC businesses warn of exodus over Hochul's plan to hike payroll taxes to pay for MTA's massive $68B capital plan

Governor Hochul's payroll tax hike could drive businesses out of New York, negatively impacting job growth and worker compensation.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Fuming NYC businesses warn of exodus over Hochul's plan to hike payroll taxes to pay for MTA's massive $68B capital plan

Governor Hochul's payroll tax hike could drive businesses out of New York, negatively impacting job growth and worker compensation.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Trump Is About to Steal My Friend's Christmas and Yours

Business owners within Trump's base are increasingly unhappy with his administration's tariffs.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

As Elon Musk nears end of 130-day DOGE stint, he's $113billion down

Elon Musk's involvement in the U.S. government has had a significant negative impact on Tesla's stock and his personal wealth.
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

Understanding how to talk with executives is a required design skill

Executives' engagement in design discussions can be hindered by a lack of effective communication from designers.
#trade-war
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits

Trump's tariffs are causing significant conflict, prompting legal challenges that could redefine presidential power over trade.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits

Trump's tariffs are causing significant conflict, prompting legal challenges that could redefine presidential power over trade.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating

Tariffs imposed by Trump's administration on Chinese goods are causing significant disruption for businesses globally.
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Vehicles to be freed from car park after two years

Vehicles trapped in a London car park for over two years are finally being released, but owners face uncertainty regarding vehicle conditions and financial losses.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Elon Musk Realizes He's Dragging Tesla Into Ruin

Elon Musk's controversial actions have heavily impacted Tesla's financial performance, leading to a significant drop in earnings and sales.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

'No options' on tariffs without more time, says company importing from U.S. | CBC News

Since the trade war with the U.S. erupted last month, PhiBer Manufacturing has been paying 'tens of thousands of dollars a week' in tariffs, according to CEO Derek Friesen.
Canada news
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Target backtracked on DEI-and was hit by boycotts. Now the CEO is meeting with Al Sharpton

Target's recent changes to DEI policies have resulted in public backlash, diminished sales, and a potential boycott led by civil rights leaders.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Over one-third of Toronto businesses expect tariffs will create job losses, city survey suggests | CBC News

Many Toronto businesses fear job cuts due to U.S. tariffs, reflecting significant economic distress.
Businesses are implementing hiring freezes and expecting rising costs from U.S. tariffs.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

How congestion pricing is impacting restaurants in Manhattan

Manhattan restaurants are adapting positively to NYC's congestion pricing, with minimal initial impact on their business operations.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Welcome to trade war TikTok

Over in the US, business owners are complaining about the tariffs, posting videos on TikTok about how the levies will hurt their companies.
US news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | NYC restaurant destination turned into 'war zone' after MTA plants porta potty outside front doors

I've lost my mental peace. This has destroyed my lifestyle and put my family in financial crisis and security. I can't sleep. I have so much on my head.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

The British winners and losers from Trump tariffs

The UK food and drink industry sees billions in exports to the US, but tariff uncertainties have retailers delaying orders, significantly impacting UK businesses like Joe & Seph's.
UK news
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