Rachel Hartman

Business Reporter

Rachel Hartman is a freelance writer with a background in business and finance. Her work has appeared in national and international publications for more than 10 years. She resides in Miami and travels frequently.

Pausing Production: How the War Is Affecting Ukrainian Companies, Employees

The uncertainty of a war zone in Ukraine has led companies both large and small to push the ...

Russia-Ukraine War April 5, 2022
Will the Drove of Changes at Instagram Help or Harm Small Businesses?

On March 23, 2022, Instagram announced two new features, known as "Favorites" and "Following," to its photo and ...

Social Media March 28, 2022
How Inflation Is Affecting Americans’ Ability to Save

Inflation hit a 40-year-high in February, reaching 7.9 percent year-over-year and reflecting another month of higher prices across the ...

Inflation March 20, 2022
Growing List of Companies Take Action to Support Ukraine, Cut Off Russia

The list of companies pulling out of Russia, closing stores, or putting a halt on their trade with ...

Russia-Ukraine War March 11, 2022
Russia–Ukraine War Could Bring Repercussions to Semiconductor Industry and Others

In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the semiconductor industry has joined the collective group of entities declaring ...

Russia-Ukraine War March 8, 2022
Forecasters Weigh in on Tech’s Future as Meta and Other Stocks Tumble

From January 2021 to early 2022, big names in tech took a deep dive, with companies like Facebook/Meta, ...

Companies March 7, 2022
Small Businesses Raise Prices to Keep Up With Inflation

A net of 61 percent of small businesses raised their prices at the start of 2022, according to ...

Inflation February 20, 2022
Union Efforts Grow Across Starbucks Stores Amid National Labor Shortage

In early February, Starbucks fired seven workers at a store in Memphis, Tennessee, in the midst of efforts ...

Companies February 12, 2022
Americans Leaving Jobs to Start Their Own Businesses at Record Pace

The pandemic has triggered a wave of entrepreneurship—at least in thought. Among Americans, 2 in 5 plan on ...

Businesses in COVID-19 February 6, 2022
Do Robots Create or Kill Jobs?

News Analysis Despite a decades-long drumbeat among some fields of thought that robotics will steal jobs from workers, ...

Business January 28, 2022
Prices Forecast to Rise Through 2022, With Some Sectors Facing Larger Surges Than Others

From December 2020 to December 2021, overall prices for consumers went up 7 percent, as reflected in the ...

Inflation January 24, 2022
Rising Input Costs Hit Small Farmers, Signal More Food Price Inflation Ahead

Fertilizer prices have risen during the past year, with several retail price tags going up by more than ...

Inflation January 17, 2022
Solar Jobs Market Explodes as Companies Seek Workers to Meet Renewables Demand

The sun’s rays are shining light on an industry that has long been in existence but has recently ...

Markets January 11, 2022
Companies Offering Remote Work Thrive Amid Labor Shortage

Whether because of health reasons, a desire to have a work-life balance, or a preference to avoid daily ...

Companies December 19, 2021
US-Based Toy Manufacturers Step Up to Void Left by Stuttering Global Supply Chains

With global shipping logistics resembling a harried crow’s nest these days, toy manufacturers with domestic operations are happily ...

Businesses in COVID-19 December 19, 2021
Sunny Days for Tech: Startups Drawn to Miami’s Emerging Venture Ecosystem

Shunning traditional hubs such as San Francisco and New York, entrepreneurs are taking their laptops and heading to—the ...

Companies December 11, 2021
How Businesses Are Generating Recurring Revenue Streams

While in its simplest form, the concept of manufacturing may convey the thought of creating and selling a ...

Companies December 6, 2021
Pandemic Accelerates Need to Replace Imports With Domestic Goods

More than a year after the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus entered the scene, manufacturers are dealing with ...

Businesses in COVID-19 November 28, 2021
As Supply Chains Falter, Manufacturers Contemplate Permanent Changes

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended production levels, consumer demand, and supply chain logistics at nearly every point across ...

Companies November 22, 2021
Worker Shortages Drive Companies to Boost Benefits Amid Holiday Hiring

Companies are struggling to hire seasonal workers as they head into the busy holiday season during one of the ...

Companies November 14, 2021
Manufacturing Mindfulness: 7 Lessons From the Pandemic

As 2021 draws to a close, manufacturers are reflecting on how far they've come during the last year ...

Businesses in COVID-19 November 8, 2021
Rising Input Costs, Material Shortages, Plus Supply Chain Woes Leading to Higher Prices

U.S. businesses are dealing with growing inflationary pressures with rising input costs, material shortages, and unresolved supply issues being ...

Inflation November 7, 2021
How to Manage Holiday Spending in 2021

After the 2020 holidays, which incurred different types of gatherings, many are looking to make 2021 better. Retailers ...

November 1, 2021
Businesses Question Old Inventory Strategies Amid Shortages, Delays

Continuing disruptions in America's supply chains have prompted businesses to review and modify their inventory management systems. Just-in-time ...

Companies October 31, 2021
US Businesses Turn to Automation Amid Labor Shortage

After September marked the end of additional pandemic-induced unemployment benefits, workers didn’t flood the labor force as expected. ...

Companies October 22, 2021
Holiday Bookings Rise as Airlines Scramble to Meet Demand

With the holiday season approaching, more travelers are packing their bags. In contrast to the homebound themes of ...

Business October 15, 2021
6 Ways to Protect Yourself From Cybertheft

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year marks an especially vulnerable time for consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic ...

Tech October 4, 2021