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Uber Facilitated More Than $600M In Tips For Drivers

PYMNTS

In May, it launched mid-trip ratings and tips, and that has driven a 30 percent increase in tipping, said Uber Product Manager Dhruv Tyagi. The report noted that Uber drivers are earning the most tips in Salt Lake City, Utah; San Antonio, Texas; Kansas City, MO; New Orleans, LA; and Nashville, TN.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. increase, while the San Antonio metro, up 19.4%, ranked 12th. Those in south central Texas, which includes San Antonio, supported an estimated 211,000 jobs and contributed nearly $25.2 By Mindy Charski.

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Business valuations: When speculation becomes fact

Abrigo

Of course, I meant pre-tax earnings plus one-time items, adjusted for non-cash expenses, weighted for risk, less debt and the costs of replacement management.” He lives in San Antonio, Texas. What you meant isn’t what the owner heard. He heard “five times earnings.” About the Author: John F.