Business

Downtown is a hot spot for coworking locations, with more than a dozen spots throughout the Golden Triangle. Whether you are making your side hustle a full-time job, or starting up a new business, there are some great options to check out.

For years, webinars have been a go-to tactic for marketing teams. Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran, here are some tips to create a relevant, impactful event.

When it comes to honesty on social media, consumers expect it more from businesses than they do politicians – or even their family.

According to RevGen CEO John Rosar, hiring service industry alums can be great for business. Rosar’s top reasons include:

It seems that a lot of folks are into podcasts these days. With topics ranging from true crime to food-related topics, there’s something for everyone to listen to. Whether you like to listen at work or listen to topics about work to help you be your best self at the office, here are five helpful podcasts to check out:

The landscape of newspapers in Pittsburgh has gone from two major dailies to one outlet printing five times a week.

You hear it all the time (probably because we keep telling you): Communications today is about telling an authentic business story. But how to begin?

Most of us spend lots of time with our co-workers. What could you do differently to be a better one? Sources from human resource blogs to Reader’s Digest offer tips on how to be a better co-worker.

Since we launched The Pittsburgh 100 last year, we’ve been humbled by the strong and positive community response.

Drone usage is flying ever higher in the U.S.

Be careful what you tweet. In 2018, we shouldn’t have to say that, but recent examples of baseball players reckoning with inflammatory tweets they wrote years ago and a major film director who was fired show that social media history can catch up to you – no matter the circumstances or how you’ve changed.

No matter what type of business you’re in, it can be tempting to jump on the latest trend. No one wants to be left behind.

On July 12, Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation to amend the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (CASPA). Effective Oct. 10, 2018, these amendments represent a longstanding effort to change the status quo in construction contracts and further protect builders seeking payments.

Pivot to video. Those three words have caused anxiety and hand-wringing by communications professionals accustomed to the written word. But Cisco estimates an overwhelming 82 percent of consumer internet traffic will be IP video traffic by 2021. If you’re not already doing so, it’s time to embrace video content.

Fewer cubicles foster more face-to-face interaction between coworkers, right? That’s the thinking behind the trend toward open workspaces, anyway.

Ideal circumstances for productivity don’t always present themselves while traveling. It’s all about finding your zone amidst chaos. Stay focused with a few tips:

Are you tired of stocks, bonds and mutual funds? Incorporate alternative investments into your financial strategy. Alternative investments can increase returns and build a stronger retirement. They are not just limited to hedge funds but can include private investments such as equity, credit and real estate and also real assets such as commodities, precious metals, MLPs and REITs.

There’s no place in Pittsburgh like Downtown. Spearheading the revitalization of the city as a whole, the city’s central hub has become home to art, food and culture. Where else can you leave work, eat at a nationally recognized restaurant and then visit a night market with free music?

A recent PA Commonwealth Court decision is prompting nonprofit board members to revisit bylaws regarding the removal of directors.

Many companies are looking at different ways to market their business, product or service. In the past, hiring a marketer or communicator was sufficient. Today, considering how people consume information and make purchasing decisions, those positions have morphed into something new, with titles and skills to match.

There are plenty of things people love to hate about meetings: They’re too long and too frequent; certain people dominate the conversation and other people don’t pay attention; and nothing gets done. Take charge of your next meeting by following these steps:

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has submitted proposed revisions for salaried workers who are exempt from overtime pay.

What is brand journalism and why should you care as a business leader?

With over 20 years of experience in sales as well as ministry leadership experience, Lisa Slayton brings a unique set of capabilities to the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation (PLF).

In today’s competitive workforce, it’s important to create an appealing work environment for prospective and current employees. Before making the decision of whether or not to apply for, accept or leave a job, individuals consider job perks like benefits, hours, wages and culture. This is especially important to young professionals and millennials.

How many times have you clicked or read an email just to get that unread number to zero? You just wasted a microdecision on opening an email, reading it, and not doing anything with it.

A 2018 amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act has restaurants re-evaluating their tipping practices. The change states, “an employer may not keep tips received by its employees … including allowing managers or supervisors to keep any portion of employees’ tips … ’’

PR measurement is evolving for the better as a result of the power of social media and the emergence of sophisticated measurement tools.

It’s easy to make conference calls from almost anywhere. But while they’re convenient, conference calls aren’t the best option for building a relationship.

Now more than ever, digital marketing is changing the way we communicate. Social media helps brands connect with target audiences with the click of a button.