EVs are on the fast track to replace internal combustion but precious minerals that are needed for batteries aren't easily mined in volume.

Parking a boring topic has gained followers who believe that reducing parking requirements and raising rates benefits the community directly

Material and Labor shortages are driving up house prices. Labor is likely the key issue going forward as supply shortages are resolving.

The top home builders are listed in the lastest "Austin Business Journal" we feature the top five in volume and custom home building

Who new that FedEx ground routes can be bought and sold. Franchises with a term of three years go for $1.25M and reported have a 20% margin

Like home sales rental prices have been rising as inventory has been falling. The root causes are market and government driven.

Methane from natural gas leaks during oil and gas production are a major preventable cause of global warming.

Austin's top private companies list is topped by McCoy's Building Supply with $1.06 billion in 2020 revenue and 554 Austin-area employees

It is said that the American consumer, flushed with stimulus money & savings from the lockdown, saved the economy. Is demand cooling now?

The COVID pandemic suddenly changed workspace requirements. 65% of employers now say working outside of the office space will be allowed.

Chinese labor poets and video artists tell of hard work, low pay and being socially ostracized in factory cities by well-to-do locals.

American consumer prices are trending lower and the Federal Reserve plan seems to be on track. Still focused price increases are expected.

Lagging investment for infrastructure is choking American Industry. The $550B bill in Congress will set spending to meet critical needs.

The post-pandemic workplace favored by most workers is a hybrid part remote and part on-site. Adjustments will need be made in work culture

Around Austin-South Congress Enoteca Vespaio

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Around Austin-South Congress Monkey See Monkey Do and Avenue Barber Shop

Larry Foles famous Austin restaurateur and NFL father offers up sage advice on business and life.

The Chinese government is pushing to stop fee-for-training programs used by the affluent to game the future-making college entrance exam.

Modern Monetary Theory got some traction with COVID as ample stimulus spending has the economy surging back but inflation raises concerns.