This is a guest blog from Green Business Network member Longwave Financial.
From the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego, Latin America is a region of the world with a multitude of traditions and cultures.
Eric Henry points out the window of the TS Designs office in North Carolina. He’s pointing to a black walnut tree, native to North America, and the key to how his small business benefits the community and local economy.
Note: This blog is a crossposted blog from Green Business member Beneficial State Bank.
In the United States, 1 in 4 adults, nearly 61 million people (about twice the population of Texas), have a disability that affects major life activities.
Man plans, and God laughs. So the adage goes, warning us about unexpected events and occurrences we most decidedly did not plan for. Which is why having steps in place to prepare your business for an emergency is so important.
Risks run the gamut when running a business, from natural disasters to cyber-attacks and financial hardships to theft.
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