
Decades ago, the sports industry was a combination of talented athletes and mom and pop business owners. But now, in an economic time when many industries are hurting, sports business is one that is thriving and growing. Sports are an escape for many people, something to cheer for, something to be passionate about. Walk through [...]
Mar 25 2012 | Posted in
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Have you looked at career possibilities in health care lately? The health care industry offers a wide array of career choices, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many positions in the medical arena involve operating room (OR) procedures or patient care. Others require totally different skill sets, such as positions in pharmaceuticals or [...]
Mar 19 2012 | Posted in
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Learning to navigate your career while grasping the culture of a company is one of the greatest challenges a new employee will face. Whether you’re a recent college graduate, or at a crossroads in your career, steering your way around a company’s 20,000 or 1,000 employees and figuring out the unwritten rules of corporate culture [...]
Mar 13 2012 | Posted in
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Other than buying a home and automobile, a college education is one of the biggest investments Americans typically make. On average, in-state tuition and fees at a four-year public college increased by more than 8 percent to $ 8,244 for the 2011-2012 academic year, and room and board now averages more than $ 17,000 per [...]
Mar 7 2012 | Posted in
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Every year, tax time serves as a reminder of financial progress. Before the big April deadline rolls around, most of us spend time gathering documents, reviewing accounts and meeting with financial advisors, and all of that effort is centered around getting a firm grasp on what you earn, save and invest. What many don’t realize [...]
Mar 1 2012 | Posted in
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The slow economy hasn’t hindered travel plans for most families. Family travelers take an average of 4.5 trips each year, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Savvy families are able to travel and build lasting memories by making trips more affordable with the help of simple money-saving solutions. Here are five money-saving travel tips to [...]
Feb 24 2012 | Posted in
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Buying U.S. Savings Bonds for loved ones has been a holiday tradition for more than 75 years and is a unique part of our nation’s history. Whether gift-givers are parents helping their children save for their first home, young couples celebrating their newborns’ first holiday season, or grandparents helping their grandchildren save for college, the [...]
Feb 18 2012 | Posted in
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With the holiday shopping season approaching, Santa’s workshop isn’t the only thing buzzing with activity. Search engine activity spikes every year as the holidays approach. It’s likely that your current and potential customers are creating at least some of that online activity. Search engine activity follows the same flow as in-store shopping during the holiday [...]
Feb 12 2012 | Posted in
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The majority of small business owners go into business because they’re passionate about their field, or about making money in general. One aspect to growing a business entrepreneurs often find challenging is hiring the right staff members to suit their goals. SurePayroll, an online payroll service, recently surveyed its small-business owner customers and discovered that [...]
Feb 6 2012 | Posted in
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Considering how much money your small business pumps into your local economy, the taxes you pay and your company’s role as part of the engine that drives the national economy, you probably think someone should be giving you some kind of reward. A rewards program from a business credit card can be a great way [...]
Jan 31 2012 | Posted in
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