Council Post: 15 Commonly Overlooked Ways To Boost Profits And Revenue
A simple Google search will help you find plenty of methods businesses can use to increase their profits and revenue. We asked 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council to share their thoughts on the most commonly overlooked strategies for increasing profits and revenue. Sales managers often focus on the overperformers and the overall team’s attainment rate. Inspire Employees And StakeholdersInspiring your employees and stakeholders is one powerful way to drive profits and revenue. Ensure Effective Leadership And A Solid CultureEnsuring effective leadership and a solid culture is an overlooked growth strategy.
Source:Forbes
September 21, 2020 17:03 UTC
Oil Tycoon Gives $10 Million To Pro-Trump Super-PAC
© 2018 Bloomberg Finance LP, Photographer: Aaron M. Sprecher/BloombergOil pipeline billionaire Kelcy Warren gave $10 million to a pro-Trump super-PAC last month, according to Federal Election Commission records released Sunday. Warren and his wife Amy had previously given about $1.7 million to committees directly supporting Trump, and another $1.6 million to other causes this election cycle. The super-PAC, America First Action, reported raising $21.9 million in August. Wisconsin roofing magnate Diane Hendricks poured in $2 million, and Texas banker Andy Beal gave $1 million. Because America First is a super-PAC, there are no limits on the amount of money its donors can give.
Source:Forbes
September 21, 2020 17:01 UTC
These 63 Bed Bath & Beyond stores are set to close by the end of 2020
New York (CNN Business) Bed Bath & Beyond has announced the first 63 stores it will close by the end of the year as part of a restructuring plan brought on by Covid-19. The news comes after the retailer announced in July that it would close roughly 200 stores, mainly Bed Bath & Beyond stores, over the next two years. The store chain, which also operates Buybuy Baby, Christmas Tree Shops and Harmon Face Values, had a total of 1,478 stores as of May 30 . Some 955 of those are Bed Bath & Beyond stores. Bed Bath & Beyond BBBY The company says the store closures are an "important step" in its effort "to create a sustainable, durable business.
Source:CNN
September 21, 2020 16:52 UTC
7 recipes featuring fall’s real favorite spice: Cinnamon
Below you will find seven of the simplest and best cinnamon recipes from our archives. (Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)Horchata With Cinnamon and Vanilla. (Photos by Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)Cinnamon Challah French Toast. (Stacy Zarin Goldberg for The Washington Post; food styling by Bonnie Benwick/The Washington Post)Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter. (Tom McCorkle for The Washington Post; food styling by Lisa Cherkasky for The Washington Post)Winter Minestrone.
Source:Washington Post
September 21, 2020 16:52 UTC
Botswana says cyanobacteria caused elephant deaths in the hundreds
(CNN) More than 300 elephants in Botswana have been killed by toxin-producing cyanobacteria in waterholes, government wildlife officials said Monday. The deaths, which took place over the course of three months, were first recorded in May and reported in early July. Their cause was initially a mystery; Botswana ordered laboratory tests to be carried out on carcass, soil and water samples as speculation grew over the deaths. Cyanobacteria are routinely found in water, but not all produce toxins. Last year, the country scrapped an elephant hunting ban it had in place since 2014, sparking international outcry.
Source:CNN
September 21, 2020 16:41 UTC
Fact check: Trump baselessly claims Democratic politicians wrote Ruth Bader Ginsburg's dying wish
Trump suggested on Monday that Democratic politicians are the ones who really wrote Ginsburg's statement. There is no evidence at all for Trump's claim that Democratic politicians wrote the statement. Rep. Adam Schiff, whom Trump disparagingly identified as "shifty Schiff," tweeted a denial of Trump's claim: "Mr. President, this is low. No, I didn't write Ruth Bader Ginsburg's dying wish to a nation she served so well, and spent her whole life making a more perfect union. Rather, it was another call between Trump and Zelensky, in July 2019, that was a central component of Trump's impeachment.
Source:CNN
September 21, 2020 16:41 UTC
At Least 8.7 Million Americans At Risk Of Losing $1,200 Stimulus Checks
ToplineAt least 8.7 million or more Americans could be at risk of losing out on $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks due to incomplete IRS and Treasury Department records, according to a Monday report from Congress’ auditing arm, which examined the unprecedented $2.6 trillion lawmakers passed in emergency support as the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Non-tax filers could miss out on coronavirus stimulus payments if the IRS and Treasury Department ... [+] can't contact them. At least 5.3 million of that group used an IRS tool through July 31 to apply for payments, according to the GAO report, which means at least 8.7 million eligible people have not yet received a payment. That’s how much money is being left on the table in unclaimed stimulus payments for non-tax filers, by Forbes’ calculation. Key BackgroundThe GAO report comes amid a partisan showdown in Congress over the next stimulus package.
Source:Forbes
September 21, 2020 16:41 UTC
Alex Borstein hilariously drinks on an outdoor bed during 2020 virtual Emmy awards
Alex Borstein celebrated her 2020 Emmy nomination in style. FRONT-LINE AND ESSENTIAL CORONAVIRUS WORKERS PRESENT AWARDS DURING VIRTUAL 2020 EMMYSWhen the camera panned to her on a rooftop, Borstein was seen lounging on a bed outdoors with her dog while sipping a cocktail. @kevinbennettcouture for my dressing gown...And huge besos to my roof posse," Borstein wrote on social media. 2020 EMMY AWARDS: COMPLETE WINNERS LISTOne fan wrote, "The commitment level alone is Emmy-worthy. The Emmys went virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Source:Fox News
September 21, 2020 16:41 UTC
Trump On Pushing SCOTUS Vote: You Can 'Do What You Want' When You Have The Senate
After Justice Antonin Scalia died in February 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) blocked a confirmation vote on Merrick Garland, then-President Barack Obama’s nominee. McConnell claimed at the time that the vote was too close to the 2016 election, and that whoever won that election should pick the nominee. But hours after Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died last Friday, McConnell said Trump’s nominee would receive a vote on the Senate floor. We had the Senate and the Senate didn’t want to do that, and Mitch didn’t want to do that.”“So there’s a difference. When you have the Senate, when you have the votes, you can sort of do what you want as long as you have it,” Trump continued.
Source:Huffington Post
September 21, 2020 16:41 UTC
Cardi B's toddler daughter gains 500K Instagram followers in 24 hours
Cardi B and Offset’s daughter, Kulture, is on her way to being Instagram-famous at only 2 years old. “Follow @Kulturekiari new IG...soo much cool bute baby stuff coming up,” Cardi B, 27, wrote. CARDI B, OFFSET ARE DIVORCING BECAUSE THEY ARGUE, THE RAPPER SAYSWithin 24 hours, Kulture amassed half a million Instagram followers. CARDI B CLAPS BACK AT CRITICS OF HIT SONG 'WAP': 'IT'S FOR ADULTS'“I wanted to let y’all know I have shed not one tear,” Cardi said in an Instagram Live video on Friday. CARDI B FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM OFFSET AFTER 3 YEARS OF MARRIAGECardi also denied speculation that Offset fathered another child, impacting their marriage.
Source:Fox News
September 21, 2020 16:40 UTC
$6,000 for an ‘Aladdin’ T-Shirt: The Exploding Movie Merch Market
WHEN COVID-19 shuttered flea markets nationwide, Chris Fernandez, a vintage clothing dealer, filled the void. On Instagram—where he boasts an impressive 73,000-plus followers—Mr. Fernandez started “the Virtual Flea,” a recurring, weekend-long livestream where vendors book slots and hawk their wares. On August 3, Corbin Smith, a 27-year-old dealer from Arizona, took command of the livestream. Mr. Smith had a special T-shirt on offer, promoting the 1992 Disney animated classic “Aladdin” with a gigundo print of the Genie character (voiced by the late Robin Williams) grinning his pearly whites.
Source:Wall Street Journal
September 21, 2020 16:30 UTC
Ford Ranger pickup tops 2020 Made in America Auto Index
The current Ford Ranger was born overseas, but has been naturalized to become the most-American vehicle, according to a new report. The latest Kogod School of Business Made in America Auto Index of cars and trucks has placed the 2020 edition of the midsize pickup ahead of the Chevrolet Camaro (with automatic transmission) in second and a third-place tie between the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette and gasoline-powered Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon pickups on the annually updated list. Produced at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant, the Ranger was introduced in the U.S. for the 2019 model year is a re-engineered version of a truck Ford launched in foreign markets in 2012. FORD RANGER TREMOR IS A LITTLE RUMBLERThe study index combines several factors, including assembly and company headquarters location and the percentage of domestic parts content, which includes U.S. and Canadian sourced components. According to the report, Ford’s shift of Ranger engine supplies from Mexico to its Cleveland Engine Plant in Ohio gave it an overall domestic parts content of 70 percent that pushed it to the top.
Source:Fox News
September 21, 2020 16:30 UTC
Bagel Bites hopes to solve debate on how dogs should wear pants
If dogs were to wear pants, it's unclear exactly which legs they should cover, according to a debate that has long raged on the internet. There are two schools of thought when it comes to dog pants. On the other side of the argument, some people believe that since dogs have four legs and pants are worn on the legs, dogs would wear pants on all four legs, with the waistline running across their shoulders and hips. Bagel Bites also teased a "big reveal" coming on Wednesday, although People reports that Bagel Bites is simply planning to create dog pants based on the winner of the poll. In a statement obtained by People, Maya McDonald, brand activations lead at Bagel Bites owner Kraft Heinz, said, “Bagel Bites pizza snacks have a long history as the unlikely snacking combination that everyone can agree with.
Source:Fox News
September 21, 2020 16:18 UTC
Rep. Doug Collins to introduce constitutional amendment to prohibit Supreme Court packing
Rep. Doug Collins says he plans to introduce a constitutional amendment to prohibit a change to the size to the Supreme Court until 10 years after enactment of any legislation that would alter the number of seats on the high court. DEMOCRATS THREATEN TO PACK SUPREME COURT IF TRUMP NOMINEE IS CONFIRMED“Democrats’ latest threat to pack the Supreme Court throws our nation’s history to the wayside in pursuit of political gain and threatens the very foundation of our democracy,” Collins said in a statement Monday. Collins noted that since 1869, the Supreme Court has held “exactly nine seats.”“To make a change during such a tumultuous time in our history diminishes the integrity of our nation’s highest court and sets an extremely dangerous precedent,” Collins said. “It’s that simple.”MARKEY THREATENS TO PACK SUPREME COURT, ABOLISH FILIBUSTER IF TRUMP FILLS SEAT“Mitch McConnell set the precedent. No Supreme Court vacancies filled in an election year.
Source:Fox News
September 21, 2020 16:18 UTC
How one district reopened its classrooms
Virtual school is going better for Valerie Cruz and her son Brian now than it did last spring. Many schools, teachers and parents are better prepared for remote instruction this fall than they were in the pandemic panic of the spring. Cruz is balancing her hope, anxiety and personal challenges that make remote learning harder. When school resumed, Brian’s parochial school gave families a choice of in-person classes or learning from home. (New York City’s public schools also offered parents a choice, but the reopening has been plagued with conflict and delay.)
Source:New York Times
September 21, 2020 16:18 UTC