Stories Tagged as
Revenue
Can food tourism help China's cash-strapped cities?
by
Jennifer Pak
Aug 14, 2024
Last spring, the industrial town Zibo became a tourist hot spot because of its unique barbecue. Is that a recipe for healthy budgets?
Corporate profits are up 10% over the same quarter last year
by
Justin Ho
Dec 22, 2022
Here's a look at why American companies are making more money, and how they're spending it.
For state workers, revenue decreases mean job cuts
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 4, 2020
In Texas, leaders have already asked some departments to trim their budgets.
USPS $3.9 billion from being in the black
by
Jed Kim
Nov 15, 2018
The U.S. Postal Service lost almost $4 billion during the 2018 fiscal year.
U.S. colleges and universities are increasingly competing for international students
Nov 13, 2018
As colleges and universities around the globe put out the welcome mat for college and grad students from abroad, attracting those students is increasingly a marketing headache for schools in the U.S. Questions about racism, visas and the vibe on campus are suppressing international student enrollment here. The loss of revenue is hurting schools and […]
Forever Stamp hoarders: your investment just got a little more valuable
by
Janet Nguyen
Oct 11, 2018
The price of these stamps will increase from 50 cents to 55 cents.
Why advertising is no longer the holy grail of tech revenue
by
Molly Wood
and Stephanie Hughes
Aug 3, 2018
This tech earnings season, services, gadgets, and the cloud won. Advertising ... took a hit.
For public good, not for profit.
Revenue from services drives Apple earnings
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 1, 2018
The tech giant posted Q3 revenue growth in services of 30 percent compared to a year ago, but tariffs could pose headwinds in Q4.
Seattle’s tax on big business draws attention of more cities
by
Jed Kim
May 16, 2018
This week, the Seattle City Council unanimously voted in what’s commonly known as a “headcount tax.” Businesses that bring in more than $20 million in annual revenue will have to pay a $275 tax for each of their full-time employees. It’s a lower fee than what many were hoping for, but there are still plenty […]
Volunteer time is worth almost $25 an hour to nonprofits
Apr 30, 2018
The group Independent Sector tracks the value of volunteer work. This year, it averages $24.69 per hour, up more than 2 percent from last year. Independent Sector says 63 million Americans volunteer about 8 billion hours of their time per year. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.