Boost Your Virtual Sales Results Using Industry Intelligence
The red lights are blinking, the sirens are blaring, the signs that say “Danger…
Golf Courses Rake in the Green Amid the Pandemic
So many businesses have struggled to stay afloat during the pandemic, in part…
Now More Than Ever, Industry Intelligence Is A “Must Have”
Today, it is more critical than ever to have access to Industry Intelligence so…
Let the Shopping Season Begin: Internet, TV & Mail-Order Retailers
You know the big guys — Amazon, eBay, QVC, L.L. Bean — but there are a lot more…
How Banks and Bankers Can Prepare for An Impending Crisis
We may be in the lull before the storm. I really like to think optimistically, but…
The Competitive Advantage of the Community Bank
Community banks have had a challenging year; it’s been unlike anything our nation…
Some Retail and Food Services Sales Gaining, Others Continue to Slump
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released data on estimated retail and food services…
Latest Small Business Pulse Survey Shows Improvements
Final results from phase two of the Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey…
How Supply Chains Have Been Affected by COVID-19
In addition to millions of people becoming ill, the COVID-19 pandemic has had…
Jobless Claims Remain Steady, Though Elevated
The latest jobs report from the Department of Labor (DOL) showed that for the week…
Service Sectors Struggle to Regain Past Quarters’ Revenue Levels
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the selected services estimates for the…
Jobs Numbers Improving…But Will the Trend Continue?
We have to find glimmers of hope where we can lately, and the most recent jobs…
July Construction Spending Offers Some Optimism, Some Stagnation
Last week, we shared some positive news about residential construction in the U.S.…
Shiny and New: New Home Sales Continue Upward Trajectory
The housing market offers one of the few bright spots in the U.S. economy with…
The Mixed Bag Continues for Retail and Food Services Sales Numbers
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released their July 2020 Advance Monthly Sales for…
Building Confidence: Residential Construction Shows Signs of Hope
On Friday, the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…
Retail and Food Services Sales Reveals Mixed Picture
On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released their latest data on estimated retail…
Insights from the Census Bureau Pulse Survey
The Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey reveals some interesting first-hand…
A Closer Look at Who is Getting PPP Dollars
You’ve probably seen the headlines this week about the government’s release of more…
Questions Surround the Final Phases of Reopening
There’s been broad confusion about the “phases of reopening” the U.S. economy. The…
May Retail & Food Service Data Improves as Shutdowns Ease
The U.S. Census Bureau’s May 2020 retail and food service data was released on June…
The Secret to Sales Success in a Down Economy
Written by Tony Cole, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Anthony Cole Training…
Jobs Numbers Improving… But Still a Long Way to Go
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released their May employment data on Friday, June…
April Gloom: U.S. Import and Export Numbers Continue to Fall
On May 29, the U.S. Census Bureau released their advance Economic Indicators Report…
Why a Crisis May Be Prime Time for Accounting Marketing
I recently attended a Capstone Marketing webinar entitled, “Marketing Your…
The Far-Reaching Cost of Government Budget Cutbacks
I recently shared the ways in which declining tax revenue is taking a toll on state…
Reopening Realities: What Will Sales Calls Look Like in This “New Normal”?
I’ve talked to a lot of Vertical IQ customers lately about what meeting with…
Building Anxiety: Housing Starts Plummet
On Tuesday morning, new data was released by the Census Bureau on housing starts in…
Key Metrics: Why Advisors Need to Understand Their Local Economies
The U.S. economy gets a lot of attention — and rightly so. Since 1871, the U.S. has…
Math Meets Civics: Education Job Numbers Plummet During Pandemic
Earlier this week, I shared with you the detrimental financial impacts the COVID-19…
Why is the Healthcare Industry Suffering Financially During a Pandemic?
Last week, I shared with you some of the industries that have been hardest-hit by…
Leading Under Pressure: How Can You Help?
Written by Lisa Earle McLeod, author of Leading with Noble Purpose As we all…
Overcoming Hurdles: How Business Bankers Can Meet Customers Where They Are
With the economic peril caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, every small and…
These Industries are Among the Pandemic’s Hardest Hit
At Vertical IQ, we recently have focused our research efforts on monitoring the…
Advising Customers & Prospects Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of people’s…
Help Clients Understand the Impact of COVID-19 on Their Industry
It’s the topic on nearly everyone’s mind right now: coronavirus (COVID-19). And…
When Life Gets Crazy, Get Specific
In the midst of chaotic times such as these, my mind turns to messaging. Sounds…