(Akiit.com) As a new Congress and White House begin their respective governmental roles, a still-growing cadre of supporters and opponents are focusing on the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Ironically, Capitol Hill’s ongoing regulatory tug-of-war is really not a partisan issue for much of the nation. Early consumer ...

(Akiit.com) As a business owner, you’ve got tons of responsibilities. It’s almost as if you are a parent! You’ve got your child that you want to see prosper in the form of your idea and your business. You’ve got a lot to manage from income to office supplies and paying your ...

(Akiit.com) Donald Trump has been President of the United States for less than one week, and has already on pace to be the worst executive this country has had in decades in terms of civil rights and progress for people of color and women.  His dictatorial executive orders have been ...

(Akiit.com) It’s not long now until the colleges will start to send out their admissions letters, and if you’re a parent with a child of that age, you’ll be fully aware of the stress and excitement that comes along at this time of year. But what happens once your kid’s acceptance ...

(Akiit.com) Although it can be one of the great pleasure of having a family, it can also be a great source of stress. Taking your family to a sporting event can be a heady mixture of experiences, and it is well worth learning how to make the most of it. If ...

(Akiit.com) Twenty years ago this week, I stepped out in faith to do something I’d dreamed about since elementary school: I became a full-time business owner. I had just turned 24. I had less than two years of full-time work experience. And I’d never worked for a public relations firm. Despite ...

(Akiit.com) The future can be daunting to look at, can’t it? Seeing yourself grow older, along with the family around you, and watching as the world adapts and morphs at the same time can be scary. Planning ahead can be difficult to do, but if we want to stay happy and ...

(Akiit.com) When it comes to securing your first client, there are many steps you need to take. For starters, you need to impress with your business. Therefore, you need to make sure it’s up to scratch before you show your ideas to the potential client. Also, you need to take steps ...

(Akiit.com) Healthcare industries are currently using technology in different ways to improve their services. That makes sense considering all the advancements we’ve seen in the last few years. However, lots of people don’t understand the full impact. With that in mind, this article will show just some of the ways ...

(Akiit.com) If the mark of a successful American presidency is to leave our nation and world in a better place than it was when a President first entered office, then the 44th President of the United States could conclude with some confidence that he has succeeded. It would be an ...

(Akiit.com) Illness at work costs business owners a surprising amount of revenue and productivity every year. For some small business owners, it can be nothing short of disastrous – a long-term illness can take away a vital cog in your wheel, and increase your wage and training bill by a significant ...

(Akiit.com) Have you ever run out of energy after you start reaching for a goal? When you started out, you were motivated. But distractions popped up. Your consistency dropped off. You had other goals, too, and they took more time and energy than you initially expected. And before you knew it, ...