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Providing Quality Care For Patients...And The Planet
Increasingly, saving the planet while saving lives is becoming part of the mission of health care institutions.

Secure Your Office
One of the leading electronic security companies for businesses across the country suggests these tips for keeping your office, employees, customers and inventory secure.

Turned Your Hobby Into A Business? Check Your Insurance
Starting a new business means a whole new set of rules when it comes to insurance.

A Security Franchise That Rides The Networking Wave
In addition to fitness and fast foods, one of the hottest trends in franchise business may involve the blending of the need for security with the latest digital video technology.

Ensuring Web Sites Can Handle Spikes In User Traffic
Popular Web sites, or sites that host special content, can experience traffic jams when too many people try to access the site at the same time.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Don't Lose Your Hard-Earned Money
Some people may not realize the range of medical expenses covered by FSAs.

The Color Of Success
The Color Association of the United States has a few tips to help companies use color to improve their bottom line.

The Latest Lunchtime Fad Is In The Bag
To put more bang into your brown bag, here are a few sandwich-savvy suggestions.

Save Money Making Smart Benefits Choices
Good news for employees looking for ways to save in 2009. Leading employee benefits provider WageWorks offers money-saving tips this open enrollment season.

Making Teleworking Work
For many teleworkers, having a strong indoor cell signal is a key part of keeping in contact with the home office.

Making The Most Of Taste Tempters
More sweet taste, less sugar.

Prepaid Plans Offer Dependable Wireless Service
More and more consumers are switching to prepaid wireless plans for all their phone needs.

Get Credit To Increase Foreign Sales
Thousands of U.S. small businesses are making billions of dollars in foreign sales with help from the Export-Import Bank of the United States.

Fighting Three Diseases At Once
Americans seem to be all business when it comes to charity, with people in the U.S. donating more than $306 billion last year, according to recent numbers from the Giving USA Foundation.

Staying Healthy At Work
Eating lunch at your desk might make you feel more productive at work, but could it also cost you more sick days?

Selecting The Right Wireless Service: Spotlight--Small Businesses
In today's mobile environment, small businesses are relying more than ever on wireless services to help them manage their business.

Small-Business Survival Tactics
It seems the economic climate gets stormier every day.

Key Tips On Making E-mail Marketing Work
A growing number of small businesses are getting the message when it comes to e-mail.

When The Economy Goes Red, Franchising Goes Green
Franchises that help protect the environment continue to thrive, even in a down economy.

Navigating Open Enrollment: Five Tips For Making The Most Of Your Health Insurance Options
If you are one of the 158 million Americans who receive health benefits through their job, the open enrollment period is a critical--and often confusing--time of year. During this window, you have the opportunity to select or make changes to health insurance plans for you and your family.

Employees Have A New Reason To Stress Less At Work
Employees rank time pressures, deadlines, office politics and their bosses as the most stress-inducing factors at work, according to a workplace wellness survey.

Tips For Starting A Business With A Minimal Investment
Selling primarily cellular accessories and DVDs, Eforcity has become one of the most successful stores on eBay.

Stronger Customer Relationships Spur Business Success
One important secret to business success may involve asking yourself a pivotal question: If your company's only product were the customer relationship itself, how good would your product be?

Building The Community Economy
Helping the local economy could start with a long-distance phone call.

Ways To Get Free Professional Financial Advice
Low-income families have a number of resources available to help them get professional financial advice, free of charge.

Outrageous Customer Service Stories, Seen Through The Eyes Of The Agent
While we all hear about bad consumer experiences, what about the other side of the story?

Family Security And Employee Benefits
The choices you make in your employer-sponsored group benefits can be much more important than many realize.

Get Into Business School
Even with top business schools rejecting over 85 percent of applicants, you can manage the admissions process if you avoid a few mistakes.

Protecting U.S. Jobs From Unfair Competition
More and more of the steel used in the U.S. comes from overseas, which poses a threat to American jobs and the economy.

Understanding Employee Benefits
Traditionally, a company's open enrollment period is when workers decide which employee benefits to select for themselves and their families for the coming year.

Advanced Breeding Techniques Today Help Farmers Produce More Corn Tomorrow
Farmers today are achieving substantially higher corn yields than their fathers and grandfathers before them.

Make Presentations Without Fear
A little forethought may help you fight a common fear.

New Approach To Business Lending Emphasizes Success
Small businesses often find they can't get the credit they deserve--or need. Many consumers might be surprised to learn that an estimated seven out of 10 small businesses in America don't qualify for traditional bank loans and must look elsewhere for capital.

Ready For Retirement? Be Prepared With Inflation-Adjusted Income
There is a way to neutralize the effect of inflation.

Affordable Images For Your Business Needs
Companies in need of photos and illustrations can now subscribe to an extensive image library.

Resources To Help Relieve Employee Stress
A collection of online financial and family resources is designed to help reduce employees' stress levels.

Cooking Up 20 Years Of Franchise Opportunities
The recipe for a successful franchise often includes a service that saves a customer money in a unique way.

Key Information For Protecting Children Online
With more children becoming Internet savvy at a younger age and being exposed to online peer pressure, parents should take an active role in helping their children stay safe while they surf.

Software Lets You Tell Your Computer What To Do
With speech recognition software, you can dictate commands to your computer.

Like A Store? Say So
A brand-new Web site is helping consumers identify the most reputable businesses in their neighborhood and steer clear of those that are best to avoid.

Bright Colors Are Boosting The Nation's Mood
The nation's optimism is reflected in the trend toward bright, vibrant colors.

Opportunities In America's Knowledge-Based Economy
A knowledge-based economy plays to a distinct advantage of the American workforce compared to the rest of the world.

Health Insurance: A Big Issue For Small Business
While most entrepreneurs tend to be rather independent, many feel they should be allowed to band together so they can purchase health insurance as part of a group.

What If The lights Go Out?
Small-business owners can protect themselves from losses due to power outages by taking these steps.

Healing Health Care For Small Business
Some analysts say that small businesses are disproportionately burdened by health care costs.

Can They Find Your Small Business Online?
Now there is an easier way for small businesses to create, update and drive customers to their Web site. One of the biggest problems small businesses have is making sure their online site is meeting their needs.

Dictionary Project Gives Students The Gift Of Words
Through a national initiative, service organizations are helping third-grade students learn with their own personal dictionaries.

Finish It Right: How To Better Market Yourself And Your Company With Polished Printed Materials
Don't skimp on the details when trying to save time.

Note To Self: Five Helpful Tips For Passing Notes At Work
Five creative ways to achieve better results at work.

Tips To Help Your Small Business Thrive
During the best of times and the worst of times, your small business can thrive if you ask yourself some key questions.

Diverse Businesses Key To Constructing Nation's Tallest Green Building
What started as a project to build the nation's tallest "green" skyscraper also became an example of how to prioritize diversity in business practices.

Dubai: A World Leader In "Green" Architecture
Dubai has quietly become a world leader in "green" building.

You: A Champion E-Business Entrepreneur?
How does your company match up against these champion entrepreneurs?

Ten Smart Ways To Save Money On Groceries
Here are 10 ways to save serious money at the supermarket.

Helping Women Have Healthy Relationships
From quitting smoking to cutting fat from their diets--and even finding time to meditate--women are increasingly taking steps to remain happy and healthy.

Tough Economic Times Challenge Small Businesses To Find New Ways To Cut Costs
A growing number of small businesses are saving money through Internet-based phone service.

Ask The Right Questions And Minimize Frustration
Ask these questions today to avoid insurance headaches tomorrow.

Staying Plugged In While On Vacation
Whether they go by plane, train or automobile, when people take off to visit family and friends, they are taking their music and games with them.

Tips for Surviving Tough Financial Times
Managing your finances during a thriving economy can be difficult, but doing so during a time of market volatility can be downright scary. To help you maintain your financial confidence during this uneasy time, personal finance guru Suze Orman shares some useful tips.

Five Environmental Questions Never Asked
Simple "green" living ideas are everywhere--from billboards to T-shirts--but there are less common, yet equally important, environmental issues.

Dress For Success: Guidelines For A Suitable Suit
When it comes to selecting a suit, menswear experts advise, it's wise to follow four simple guidelines.

Track Gas Dollars For Taxes
There are ways to go the distance when it comes to countering the high cost of gas.

Turning Yesterday's Old Newspaper Into New
Paper recycling is turning a page in the newspaper business.

Tips For Fueling Your Frequent Traveler Points And Miles
As traveling becomes more expensive, many people find ways to decrease the cost of their vacation.

Building Social Capital Pays Real Dividends
Networking is more than just shaking hands and passing out business cards. According to the authors of "The 29% Solution," networking is really about building your social capital-and it's a skill that can be acquired.

Higher Corn Demand Has Little Impact At Grocery Stores
When it comes to the rising demand for corn, there is a negligible impact on the price of food, according to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), citing experts in the field.

Small Businesses Need To Be More Savvy Against Security Threats
Small-business owners today have access to a number of affordable and easy-to-use technologies to help their businesses run smoothly, but many entrepreneurs often overlook a critical issue--keeping their vital data secure.

Probiotics: More Than Just Yogurt
Probiotics have become one of the latest buzzwords in digestive health.

Build A Business That's Good At Solving Problems
One business expert has identified the one problem that, when addressed, makes solving all other problems easier. Even better, he has a solution.

Love Payday? It's Only Going To Get Better
American workers are being asked to put their two cents in on how they feel about how they are paid

Small Business Software And Support Giveaway: Help Is On The Way
A new software promotion was designed to help small businesses through tough economic times.

E-Mail Marketing Delivers An "A" To Small Business
If you own a small business, e-mail can be a big help in the way you communicate with your customers.

Biofuel: What Everyone Should Know
Made from natural, renewable sources, biofuel is a "green" fuel alternative.

Take Baby Steps Toward Growth
A sluggish economy doesn't mean you can't grow your business.

Financial Management Crucial To Small-Business Success
Small businesses have distinct advantages when it comes to getting into good financial shape during hard economic times.

Flexible Spending Accounts Can Benefit Employers And Employees
A growing number of small business owners are finding their companies can make use of a health and dependent care benefit designed to save money for both employees and business owners.

Rx For Small Business Financial Health
By using credit and debit cards, small businesses may streamline paperwork and receive payment more quickly.

Top Five Tips To Manage Credit As A Small Business Owner
One of the most difficult aspects of owning your own business is simply keeping track of your money. It's important to keep all of your spending in one place. To learn more about small business credit management visit www.chase.com\businesscards.

Breaking Free: Take More Vacations And Work Remotely
The right technology can liberate you from your desk.

Corporate Social Responsibility In Action
Many corporations are working to give back to their communities and the nation at large.

Get Involved: It's Your Health
Many say the U.S. health care system is broken.

Now Playing A Leading Role In Hollywood Productions: Paper
Hollywood runs on paper, with scripts and schedules generated for thousands of actors and crew members.

Tips For Simplifying Your Online Life
With new communications tools, it's possible to find relief from "online overload."