(Akiit.com) We’re used to job market news being bad. For the last twenty years, ever since the Bill Clinton economy of the late 1990s, we’ve lived in a world where wages have essentially remained flat. One reason for this, of course, is increasing globalization. US workers now have to compete in ...
(Akiit.com) A nation’s budget is a document that reflects its priorities. While President Trump has yet to submit his first budget to Congress, we are already learning what will likely be in it. The President has proposed a $54 billion increase in military spending, which would be offset with deep ...
(Akiit.com) No founder can run a business by themselves. Some try, but after a while, they realize that they need the help of other people, even if it’s to do the boring stuff like send out invoices on a Friday afternoon. The top businesses in the world are all built by ...
(Akiit.com) Most people fear the day that they suffer a bad injury. Of course, nobody wants to get hurt. That makes sense. But, it’s not the only reason that injuries can be bad. Injuries can often result in loss of finances or even quality of life. In this sort of situation, ...
(Akiit.com) A lot of people feign whiplash – but those of us that have really suffered it know that it can be a real pain in the neck. It’s caused by a sharp movement of the neck, which in turn causes muscles to tear and be damaged. If not treated properly, ...
(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 ...