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Growing and maintaining a healthy business credit score in 2010 |
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For owners of new and young small businesses, there are a plethora of elements that need to be managed and overseen every day to ensure success. While focusing on income, expenditures, employees and marketing, thinking about your business' credit can sometimes fall by the wayside. |
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How to go from survive to thrive at work |
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With a wide-spread recession and high jobless rates, it would be no surprise to find that many employed Americans are in "survivor mode" - doing what they can to make the most of the jobs and resources they have at hand. |
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Set goals for better business development |
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For many small businesses who weathered the economic storm in 2009, 2010 represents a new beginning to return to growth and jump-start projects put on hold during the recession. Goal setting will be critical to help small businesses get back on their feet, map out their business plans and prioritize what they wish to achieve in the upcoming year. |
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Why California is the best place to earn a film degree |
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Hollywood. It produces the hot gossip that plasters the covers of popular magazines; it is home to some of the most beautiful and successful movie stars in the world; it single-handedly dominates the entertainment industry and captivates millions; and it is the place where hopes and wishes are spun into reality through clever scripts and top-notch directing. In short, it is a film student's dream. |
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Keeping America's information safe offers a secure career |
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From shopping to working to banking, Americans are doing it all online. Consumers need their private information to be safe, but at the same time, they want the speed and convenience of instant transactions, all without giving it a second thought. Information security specialists are in the shadows, ensuring consumer and business data security worldwide. |
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Tips for making your job search easier |
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Whether you are facing a slowed economy or one that is bursting at the seams, there are ways to make your job search less frustrating. The problem is that you don't know where to start or how to be successful in that search. To get on the fast track with your job search, follow these hints and tips. |
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The 2010 mobile technology roundup - your must-have items |
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Americans are more tech savvy than ever. And with the growing need for on-the-go technology comes some pretty unique inventions. Each year, the products are getting more high-tech, more portable, and in many cases, easier to use. |
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Work from home? Improve productivity with these tips |
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If you're one of the millions of Americans who works from home, you understand the many challenges that come along with the freedom. From the basic temptations of the TV to the stresses of not letting your personal life pour into your workspace, it's often hard to maximize productivity. |
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Make money, make a difference with the power of crowdsourcing |
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Google the words "meaningful work" and you'll find more than 1.6 million hits, ranging from tips for finding a job you can believe in, to how to find meaning in the job you already have. Perhaps it's another side effect of the recession, but it seems that for many Americans, making money isn't enough anymore; it's just as important to make a difference. |
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You can find money to pay for college |
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In a competitive job market, earning a degree can be the biggest single step one can take to enhance career value and earning potential. As many bask in the glow of making plans to increase their career potential, the prospect of paying for college is a sobering reality. |
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Tips to make job hunting easier |
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Job hunting has gone from searching the classifieds to roaming online job boards and career search engines. But before you sit down in front of your computer, ask yourself some important questions and then be prepared to go social. |
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Are you getting paid to shop? |
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Ordering office supplies, classroom materials and doing some everyday shopping online gives you good deals with coupons and discounts. But you can go one step further and get cash back on your purchases as well. |
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Chicago: Your convention connection |
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Chicago is a major player in the convention destination arena. In every successful convention city - in this case Chicago - self storage options are an important part of the amenities offered.
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Taking headaches out of travel for frequent fliers |
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A job that requires a lot of travel might initially sound glamorous and jet-setting, but any business traveler who has logged countless miles will tell you differently. Because travel for work is a necessity, many new innovations are designed to ease the discomforts of it and mitigate the inconveniences it presents. Here are a few ideas to make things easier for business travelers and frequent fliers. |
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Planning, taxes and insurance tips to get your new business off to a successful start |
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With the unemployment rate at an all-time high, many people are starting their own businesses as a way to leverage their work experience. There are a lot of resources for those starting a business, but sometimes the sheer number of resources and the amount of input can be overwhelming. Here are some basic tips around the three major aspects of starting a business: planning, insurance and taxes. |
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The best tips and technology for a productive spring |
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Spring is around the corner and with it comes spring cleaning, planning summer vacations and, for many, a boost in productivity. Productivity among American workers reached its highest mark in six years last spring, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. If you have more on your plate than you can handle, take a step back and figure out how to be more efficient and get more done. |
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Business management degrees build versatile career choices |
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Earning a Bachelor's degree in business management can open the door to a wide variety of career placement and career advancement opportunities. In today's increasingly competitive job market it is especially important to hold a versatile degree that is applicable within a variety of sectors, and a business management degree can help do just that. |
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How lawyers can help women fighting breast cancer |
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When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, many of her most important questions can't be answered by a doctor. What if my insurance won't cover a new treatment? Do I risk losing my benefits if I am not working full time? Will my boss let me take time off for treatment? |
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The surprising, rewarding path many career changers are following |
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Trust in ever-resourceful and adaptable Americans to create opportunities to improve their own lives, and the lives of others, from the shambles of the economy. With unemployment rates still making news, many Americans are finding new ways to make a living, turning layoffs into launch pads for new careers. |
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Choosing a career in the new economy |
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Whether heading into the work force for the first time or perhaps being shuffled around by the economy, employees and future employees are evaluating and re-evaluating their career paths. |
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SEO expert gives tips on how to improve the visibility of your business on the Web |
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The business world has always been competitive, but in today's strained economy, business owners have to be tougher and savvier than ever. Danny DeMichele, founder of the Internet marketing agency eVisibility, notes that when you add in the factor of rapidly changing technology, if you're not paying attention, your business can be left in the dust. |
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Is your stored property at risk for earthquake damage? |
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If you live in an area of the country affected by earthquakes, you probably have already assessed the potential damage that could be caused to your home or business. But did you think about the property you have in storage? |
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Plumbing the depths of a top 50 in-demand job |
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Plumbing is among the top 50 occupations for job stability, median wage and anticipated demand, according to careervoyages.com, a Web site jointly maintained by the departments of Labor and Education. |
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Knowing 'net price' is now essential in college planning |
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Planning for college is fraught with uncertainty about everything from which college and major to choose to how to much it will really cost. With nearly 70 percent of high school students enrolling in higher education programs after graduation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, millions of students and their families are overwhelmed and looking for guidance about what their options are. |
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Degrees that will make you indispensable in the workplace |
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From digitizing and analyzing America's health records to developing the next big video game or hardware program, careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields continue to gain prominence in the work force. As employment opportunities within these new and emerging industries continue to expand, educational institutions are taking a look at refining curriculums to provide career-focused higher education, and better prepare students for careers in specific fields. |
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The scary waste of 'vampire power' |
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Vampires may be hot right now in the entertainment world, but "vampire power" - the slow, invisible energy drain caused by leaving electric devices plugged in - simply sucks.
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You can still get scholarships - here's how |
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A slow economy and dwindling resources for financial aid may have you worrying more than ever about funding your child's college education. But there are still scholarships available for those who pursue them and take the all-important step of applying long before the school year starts. |
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Make your Web site work with marketing video |
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You have a fantastic product and a great Web site to promote it, but something is missing. Internet video marketing is quickly becoming a strong tool companies are using to attract leads or new customers through their Web sites. |
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Small-business owners see silver lining in the recession |
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The current gloomy economic conditions contain some good news for the small-business sector. Some small-business owners and managers are finding a silver lining in the current recession, seeing more high-quality candidates available for hire, rising employee retention rates and gains in market share. As a small-business owner, you take advantage of these opportunities and make them work for your business. |
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