#SeoTips The hugely popular video-sharing app TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department over a law that would force Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app or face a nationwide ban. The law was signed by President Biden on ...
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Sheetz Stores Sued by DOJ for Racial Discrimination in Hiring Practice #Ecommerce
#SeoTips The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Sheetz, the US chain of convenience stores. The federal agency alleges that the chain violated federal law by denying employment to a number of applicants be...
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Amazon Scrapping Cashierless Technology from Some Stores #Ecommerce
#SeoTips Amazon has announced that it will remove its cashierless system from grocery stores and will not feature the technology in new stores. The move provides lessons to other companies, particularly retailers, about consumer demands. While shop...
Sunday, April 7, 2024
California’s $20 Minimum Wage Set to Increase Fast Food Prices #Ecommerce
#SeoTips Most fast-food workers in California will now be paid at least $20 an hour due to a new law that went into effect on April 1. It is aimed at giving greater financial security to employees in the historically low paid fast food industry. Ho...
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Boosts Lending to Latino-Owned Small Businesses #Ecommerce
#SeoTips The Biden-Harris Administration announced a record $3 billion in lending to Latino-owned small businesses, with data highlighting a doubling in the number of SBA-backed loans to such enterprises. Fiscal Year 2023’s ...
Friday, April 28, 2023
IRS Emphasizes Upcoming Deadline for Tax-Exempt Organizations #Ecommerce
#SeoTips The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to thousands of tax-exempt organizations about the upcoming May 15, 2023, filing deadline. Typically, tax-exempt organizations are required to file specific returns by the 15th da...
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Israel and Its Impact in the Technology Sector #Ecommerce
#SeoTips Israel has emerged as a world leader in the technology sector, especially with regard to tech startups. Israel’s high-tech companies generated $14.95 billion throughout last year, which followed a 3X increase in IPOs from 2020 to 2021. Isr...
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Florida Companies Agree to PPP Loan Forgiveness Settlement #Ecommerce
#SeoTips Two resort companies in Florida have agreed to pay $325,000 to settle allegations related to false certifications they provided on a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application. Orlando Reunion and Crystal River were all...
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Small Businesses Not Prepared for a Boom #Ecommerce
#SeoTips It’s a dream for small businesses to suddenly blow up and get an influx of leads that takes it to the next level or beyond. But the truth is that most small businesses are simply not prepared for that kind of success. Small Businesses Not...
Saturday, November 12, 2022
American Pure Whey Owner Charged with PPP Loan Fraud #Ecommerce
#SeoTips ? The owner of a troubled protein powder company, American Pure Whey, is the latest person indicted on PPP loan fraud charges. PPP loans were guaranteed, forgivable loans guaranteed by the federal gove...
Monday, October 10, 2022
California Man Sentenced on PPP Fraud Charges Involving Pro Athletes #Ecommerce
#SeoTips A California man was recently sentenced to ten years in prison for conspiring to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and the Paycheck Protection Program of over $19 million. California Man Sentenced on PPP Fraud Charges Involving Pro Ath...
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
TikTok Adds New Feature to Popular #BookTok Trend #Ecommerce
#SeoTips TikTok recently announced a new #BookTok feature which will allow users to link their favorite Penguin Random House books. TikTok Adds New Feature to Popular #BookTok Trend The new feature was developed in collaboration with TikTok’s laun...
Sunday, September 11, 2022
SBA Seeking Nominations for 2023 National Small Business Week Awards #Ecommerce
#SeoTips The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced the call for nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. SBA Seeking Nominations for 2023 National Small Business Week Awards The NSBW Awards will ho...
Examining the Real Costs of Remote Work #Ecommerce
#SeoTips The rise of remote working was swift during the height of the pandemic, at first due to necessity and later due to many workers preferring to keep working from home. Even now that we can return to the office in-person, many businesses hav...
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Pizza Hut, Yum Brands Working With Dairy Farmers to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions #Ecommerce
#SeoTips Pizza Hut is partnering with dairy farmers on innovative farm-level sustainability project set to begin in 2024. Pizza Hut, Yum Brands Working With Dairy Farmers to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions The aim of the project is to provide farm...
Sunday, September 4, 2022
165 Million New Creators Since 2020, Adobe Study Finds #Ecommerce
#SeoTips Adobe recently published the latest data and insights on the Creator Economy via the Adobe Future of Creativity Study, and it was revealed that 165 million new creators have joined the sector since 2020. 165 Million New Creators Since 202...
Friday, August 26, 2022
Mastercard and Hello Alice Partner on New Small Business Credit Card #Ecommerce
#SeoTips Hello Alice and Mastercard have announced that they are launching a new business credit card that will feature the ability to earn points when conducting business-advancing activities via the Hello Alice platform. Mastercard and Hello Ali...
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Deadline to Apply for EIDL Loans Due to Texas Drought Nears #Ecommerce
#SeoTips The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has sent out a reminder that the deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for small non-farm businesses in eight Texas counties is approaching. Deadline to Apply for EIDL Loans Due ...
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
TikTok Launches Follow Me for Small Business Users #Ecommerce
#SeoTips TikTok has launched Follow Me, a multi-channel educational experience that is designed to help small businesses optimize the video sharing portal to drive maximum results. TikTok Launches Follow Me for Small Business Users Follow Me is a ...
Sunday, July 10, 2022
How Does Generation Z Respond to Brands? #Ecommerce
#SeoTips Described as ‘the most disruptive generation’, Generation Z is already on course to overtake the earnings of Millennials by 2031. This makes the generation born between 1995 and 2010 a highly sought-after demographic for businesses lookin...