Business

What If The lights Go Out?
Small-business owners can protect themselves from losses due to power outages by taking these steps.
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Healing Health Care For Small Business
Some analysts say that small businesses are disproportionately burdened by health care costs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Note To Self: Five Helpful Tips For Passing Notes At Work
Five creative ways to achieve better results at work.
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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.
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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.
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Dubai: A World Leader In "Green" Architecture
Dubai has quietly become a world leader in "green" building.
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You: A Champion E-Business Entrepreneur?
How does your company match up against these champion entrepreneurs?
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Ten Smart Ways To Save Money On Groceries
Here are 10 ways to save serious money at the supermarket.
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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.
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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.
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Ask The Right Questions And Minimize Frustration
Ask these questions today to avoid insurance headaches tomorrow.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Track Gas Dollars For Taxes
There are ways to go the distance when it comes to countering the high cost of gas.
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Turning Yesterday's Old Newspaper Into New
Paper recycling is turning a page in the newspaper business.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Probiotics: More Than Just Yogurt
Probiotics have become one of the latest buzzwords in digestive health.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Biofuel: What Everyone Should Know
Made from natural, renewable sources, biofuel is a "green" fuel alternative.
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Take Baby Steps Toward Growth
A sluggish economy doesn't mean you can't grow your business.
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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.
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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.
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Rx For Small Business Financial Health
By using credit and debit cards, small businesses may streamline paperwork and receive payment more quickly.
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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.
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Breaking Free: Take More Vacations And Work Remotely
The right technology can liberate you from your desk.
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Corporate Social Responsibility In Action
Many corporations are working to give back to their communities and the nation at large.
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Get Involved: It's Your Health
Many say the U.S. health care system is broken.
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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.
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Tips For Simplifying Your Online Life
With new communications tools, it's possible to find relief from "online overload."
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Is The Person Sitting Next To You An "Organizilla"?
For an "Organizilla," stylish desk supplies are a key component of having an organized desk that shows off his or her personality.
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New Hope For Personalized Medicine
A more personalized diagnosis can help doctors cater treatment to the patient.
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Postage Gets Personal
The postage on the next letter you send could say almost as much as what's inside the envelope.
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How To Start, Survive And Thrive As A Small Business Owner
Small businesses play a bigger role in driving the U.S. economy than many Americans realize.
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Use Local Search To Find What You Need
More and more people are using Internet search engines to find businesses and services in their area.
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Internet Brings Simplicity Of "String And Cups" To Small-Business Telecom
The myriad of telecommunications options could tempt any small business to revert to the simplicity of a string pulled taut between two paper cups, the standby of children (and the occasional adult) for generations.
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Selling Your Great Idea
The next innovative product to hit consumers might be closer than you think--it could be in your head.
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Voting Opens Online For Entrepreneur Contest
A new contest is giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to build the company of their dreams around their own unique business idea.
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Know What To Do In Case Of A Computer Disaster
Try these triage tips to bring your computer back from the brink.
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Grow Your Landscaping Business
Keep your business growing and protect your vehicles with commercial auto insurance.
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Payday Money-Saving Tips
You have two documents at your fingertips that can help you make money and save money.
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Payday Money-Saving Tips
You have two documents at your fingertips that can help you make money and save money.
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Stem Cell Progress Draws Global Scientific Interest
Quietly and without fanfare, the progress in deriving stem cells from a process that does not require a human embryo is drawing increasing interest from scientists around the world.
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Stem Cell Progress Draws Global Scientific Interest
Quietly and without fanfare, the progress in deriving stem cells from a process that does not require a human embryo is drawing increasing interest from scientists around the world.
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Algae-To-Energy Tests Planned
For decades, scientists and energy executives have sought to unlock the energy potential of algae.
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Algae-To-Energy Tests Planned
For decades, scientists and energy executives have sought to unlock the energy potential of algae.
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Understanding Administrative Professionals
A world leader in the employment services industry suggests the methods for retaining top- performing administrative professionals.
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Understanding Administrative Professionals
A world leader in the employment services industry suggests the methods for retaining top- performing administrative professionals.
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Taking The Headache Out Of Your Commute
Five easy ways to destress your travel time and transform any commute into a more relaxing experience.
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How To Look Tops In Skirts
Style is more important than size when it comes to looking sensational in skirts.
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Matching Teens With Success
Sometimes it's easier to reach the top of a profession when you have someone to look up to-and many of today's teens have just that.
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Speaking Up To Keep Phone Costs Down
Voicing your opinion could help keep phone costs down.
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The Mad Dash: Snacking While Traveling For Business
Packing healthy snacks in your carry-on bag can make air travel less grueling should your flight be delayed.
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Industrial Firms Look For Business Online
Things are looking up for vertical search engines. One of the latest developments in online data collection, these search engines specialize in collecting in-depth information in particular topic areas, such as health or industrial research.
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Your Future May Be Up In The Air
For people who want a career in which they can reach for the sky, the aerospace industry offers a world of possibilities.
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Know The Score When It Comes To Insurance
Your credit behavior can have a major effect on your home and auto insurance.
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It's Easy Being Green At Work
Here are some quick, easy steps that can make a difference for your company and the planet.
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Design Creative Spaces For Your Home Or Office
There's an easy way to encourage your next big idea--or a whole batch of them--while adding pizzazz to your office or living space.
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Accident In A Borrowed Car Could Be Covered
The first time you read your auto insurance policy shouldn't be after an accident.
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Start A Dialogue With Your Customers
Want to know what your customers want? Ask them.
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Fewer Benefit From Employer-Paid Coverage
With health insurance costs rising at several times the rate of wage increases, public opinion polls show middle-income Americans are becoming anxious about losing their health coverage-particularly when it's paid for by an employer.
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Icebreakers Save Ships 3,000-Mile Detour
Imagine you have to drive to the next town, only there's a detour that forces you to travel through two states before you can reach your destination.
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Is Your Building Making You Sick?
With all the recent news of treatment-resistant bacteria, many people want to know that those responsible for the buildings we use every day are doing something to control the spread of infection.
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Putting A Price On Privacy
Even if you work at home, you're still responsible for the protection of the confidential information you come across.
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Business Promotions Pop With Customized Postage
Businesses can now create mailings that really stand out, thanks to customized postage stamps with their image and message.
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"Green And Clean" Technology Revolution
Many people see "Cleantech" as a solid investment opportunity.
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