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In the Biz: Make Casual Work for You

In the summer of 2017, United States congresswomen protested the House chamber and speaker’s lobby dress code for women, which forbids sleeveless tops or dresses worn without a sweater or jacket. (It’s worth mentioning that the rules state that men…

In the Biz: Need Help Hiring?

So, your fledgling business has made it through those early stages, your customer base and revenues are growing and it’s time to start hiring a few staff members. Now what? It’s no secret that we have challenges with workforce quality…

In the Biz: Jazzin' on the River

The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen officially welcomed a younger, yet larger, brother on Dec. 14 with the commission of Riverboat Louis Armstrong. Docked one behind the other just adjacent to the Hilton Riverside and The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, the siblings…

In the Biz: Unconventional Resolutions

There is something inherently human about measuring and marking time. For eons, our ancestors needed to anticipate the cycles of nature for hunting animals and gathering vegetation, and after agrarian culture began, they marked seasons for managing crops. In modern…

In the Biz: The King of King Cakes

How big is the king cake business in New Orleans? Considering this unique seasonal pastry is traditionally available only between January 6 and Mardi Gras Day, how big could that business really be? Ask Will Samuels and his answer will…