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How to write an effective corporate travel policy

Ramp walks through the purpose of a corporate travel policy and what it should include, plus trips to encourage adoption in your organization.

How do you create a workplace that people want to work in? We embedded in a company to find out

Going to the office doesn’t have to be a chore. Here’s how:

Money in 2025: It's all about real-time payments

(BPT) - Remember when digital payment transactions used to take three to five business days? Even transferring funds between accounts seemingly took forever. And, if you were splitting the bill with …

5 indicators it's time to expand your restaurant's footprint

Square lists the top indicators for knowing when a restaurant business is ready to grow.

Start Strong: Strategic Planning and Insurance for the New Year

(BPT) - The end of the year provides a natural moment for reflection. Millions of individuals take this time to make resolutions and set themselves up for a productive new year, and your business can …

How to find the best small business health insurance

Thatch explains ways health insurance can boost many factors for a small business, including costs and coverage, and how to choose the best one.

3 Ways Creators Can Uplevel Their Game

(BPT) - The creator economy has revolutionized the way individuals monetize their content, skills and passions. To thrive in this dynamic landscape, creators must adopt strategies that enhance …

The high cost of fraud for people and brands ... and what to do about it

(BPT) - Every day on the news, we hear about another data breach. Ticketmaster recently reported that 560 million customers had their data stolen — names, addresses, email, payment information, …
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Minnesota’s greenhouse gas emissions rebounded after the pandemic, but remain below 2019 levels
Minnesota’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions dropped by 14% between 2005 and 2022, according to a biennial report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Minnesota …
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Minneapolis surpasses $1 billion in construction value for 14th consecutive year
Minneapolis reached a major milestone in 2024, surpassing $1 billion in construction value for the 14th year in a row.   At a news conference Tuesday, Jana. 28, 2025, Mayor Jacob Frey – …
Sean Sherman of NATIFS (at left) said, “The location and building were exactly what we were looking for in the middle of the American Indian Cultural Corridor. We feel that it has everything we need to create more food, access to schools and hospitals, and more access to tribal healthcare. The building will be the heart of our operation and the home base for everything we do.”
Sean Sherman buys 2601 Franklin Ave for new NATIFS Indigenous BBQ restaurant and commissary
North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) , the nonprofit founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Sherman, has acquired the Seward Co-op Creamery building in Minneapolis. The …
City invests nearly $18.5 million into affordable housing projects
The city of Minneapolis has committed nearly $17 million in direct investment, along with $1.5 million in 10-year federal tax credits, to 11 affordable rental housing projects in Minneapolis. The …
Ramps at Hwy 55/Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street now open
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) crews have completed installing the new signal system and reopened the ramps to and from Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. Crews will continue work …

NEXT tells the story of how staying small on purpose seems to be paying off big for some small businesses.

NEXT tells the story of how staying small on purpose seems to be paying off big for some small businesses.
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Small business owner, teacher or remote worker? How to set yourself up for success in 2025

(BPT) - Sponsored by Office Depot OfficeMaxAs 2024 winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on the past year and set intentions and goals to conquer next year. Whether you're a small business …

(BPT) - Organizations are increasingly worried about the impact of climate change on their businesses. A national survey by MIT Technology Review Insights, in conjunction with the Michigan Economic …
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Do I need Workers' Comp for myself?

NEXT shares guidelines and reasons to protect yourself with your business' Workers' Compensation insurances.

Experian study: Average U.S. consumer debt and statistics

Experian examined representative and anonymized credit data through Q3 2024 to identify trends within average and total debt balances for major household credit categories.

The most dangerous roads for speeding

TruckInfo.net analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to better understand speeding trends in the U.S.

How a 4-day workweek could reduce burnout without hurting productivity

BuchhaltungsButler and DataPulse explore the effects of the four-day work week worldwide and as an idea growing in popularity in the U.S.

Cities with the most people working from home

SmartAsset ranked 349 of the largest U.S. cities based on the percentage of workers who work from home, while also examining commute times for other workers.

Nearly 40% of restaurant owners lack business insurance coverage for extreme weather

NEXT shares findings from its survey of 1,500 restaurant owners across the U.S. about their weather-related preparedness and top stressors.

Average US salary by state

SoFi examines the average salary in the U.S. and how income varies from state to state

What is the average credit score in the US?

Experian data suggests average credit scores are holding steady across all generations.

15 American and Canadian downtowns that are bouncing back, and how they did it

Spokeo used data published in the Journal of Urban Studies to explore which cities across the U.S. and Canada have experienced a resurgence.