In today's ever-evolving marketplace it's easy for a business owner to become overwhelmed. This Changes Things hosts Baker Machado and Hope King talk through some of the strategies to ensure the success of your business.
First off, make sure you study the competition. As a business owner you need to know who your competitors are and the products they offer. Second, conserve cash! No matter how good business is you always need to have some extra capital for the rough patches. And lastly, listen to your customers. Adapting based on customer feedback is crucial to evolving your business.
The Gap is laying off 1,800 corporate workers, roughly three time the number of headquarters jobs it cut last fall, as the struggling chain cuts costs in a bid to become more nimble.
Tyson Foods is eliminating about 10 percent of corporate jobs and 15 percent senior leadership positions, according to a memo obtained by Reuters. The cuts are just the latest attempt to trim costs amid falling profits.
Verizon is taking steps to speed up its 5G network in rural areas. The company said it plans to extend its C-band 5G network across a larger suburban and rural footprint, meaning faster speeds for customers in those areas.
Facebook parent company Meta's first-quarter results surpassed Wall Street's modest expectations on both profit and revenue, sending its stock soaring in after-hours trading.
Another automaker is trying to cut its workforce to trim expenses and stay competitive as the industry makes the long and costly transition to electric vehicles.
The U.S. economy slowed sharply from January through March, decelerating to just a 1.1% annual pace as higher interest rates hammered the housing market and businesses reduced their inventories.
