2020 – Page 56 – Joplin Business Outlook

Small Business/Startups

Counseling Associates of the Four States Adds New Wellness Master Mind Classes

October 12, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Counseling Associates of the Four States in Joplin has announced the addition of personalized, one-on-one, health and wellness Master Mind Classes to its total service capabilities beginning in November. The non-therapy, educational […]

Shop Local For The Holidays

October 12, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

It’s never been more important to shop local, with small businesses struggling during the pandemic and economic downturn. The Joplin Globe will drive home the message about how people can help support their local communities […]

Silicon Valley Pay Cuts Ignite Tech-Industry Covid-19 Tensions

October 11, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Tech workers fleeing the San Francisco Bay Area to work remotely amid the pandemic are being asked to take pay cuts of 15% or more, as tech companies make cost-of-living adjustments.

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Bayer, BASF Fight to Keep Weedkiller on U.S. Farms

October 11, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The chemicals makers are hoping the EPA responds to a court-ordered ban on their dicamba herbicides by allowing them back on the market despite complaints about crop damage.

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Shorter Workweek Isn’t Boon for Job Gains

October 11, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

A reduction in working hours can boost workers’ well-being and productivity only up to a point, while there is no evidence that it increases employment, economic studies suggest.

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Investors Are Betting Corporate Earnings Have Turned a Corner

October 11, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Investors are entering third-quarter earnings season with brighter expectations for corporate profits, a bet they hope will propel the next leg of the stock market’s rally.

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The Battle of the $50 Streaming Video Sticks

October 11, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Mini video devices from Roku, TiVo, Google and Amazon provide an easy way to upgrade an older, out-of-date smart TV. Here is how the media players compare on key areas—and how to pick which suits your streaming needs best.

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White House Draws Up New $1.8 Trillion Virus-Relief Plan

October 11, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The Trump administration increased its offer to Democrats on a coronavirus-relief package, further closing the gap between the parties in a bid to pass new aid for households and businesses before the election.

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