BUSINESS AND CAREERS

ON THE ROAD FOR BUSINESS? CORPORATE HOUSING CAN PROVIDE THE COMFORTS OF HOME
(ARA) - Megan Torrance of Sarasota, Fla., loved life as a consultant despite being on the road four to five days each week for months on end.
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NEW HOPE FOR OLD MALLS
(ARA) - There is new promise for the nation's malls. A fixture throughout America's cities and towns for decades, the conventional mall is in a state of decline. It is...
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SMART AND CONVENIENT SOLUTIONS FOR BUSY CONSUMERS
(ARA) - Today's shoppers are more active than ever, and when you're on the go, you probably attempt to keep your schedule as simple and concise as possible. Because time...
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WHEN IS IT TIME FOR A LOGO REDESIGN?
(ARA) - Any good business owner knows that your business must constantly evolve and improve to stay relevant. One thing that should not be forgotten in your evolution is your...
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WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED LOGO FOR YOUR BUSINESS
If you own or run a business, designing a logo might seem like a fun project to take on yourself. Or you might think it's a good idea to get...
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A GOOD WEBSITE IS A NECESSITY FOR ANY BUSINESS, LARGE OR SMALL
If you run a successful mom-and-pop shop, outstanding service, great customer relationships and word-of-mouth marketing are your trademarks. Being outstanding in each of those areas is imperative for survival in...
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E-MAIL MARKETING: REACHING THE MASSES THROUGH ONE MOUSE CLICK
Buying advertising can be expensive and creating the ads can also be a time-consuming and difficult process. While there's no doubt that advertising and other traditional marketing efforts can be...
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS MATTER MOST: THE IMPORTANCE OF A MEMORABLE LOGO
You wouldn't go into a job interview wearing shorts and a T-shirt. You know better than to show up an hour late to meet the parents of your future spouse...
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FIVE WAYS TO GET YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS LISTED ONLINE
Online visibility is the new word-of-mouth. These days, everyone is online, including your potential customers. Traditional marketing strategies alone aren't enough to attract new business.
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NEW CAREER PATH: MEDICAL ASSISTANTS ENJOY PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
With the nation's economy still sluggish, many young people find themselves either unemployed or underemployed at low-level jobs with little or no future. They're seeking alternative careers that provide better...
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WOMEN ARE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL, BUT NOT IN THE CLASSROOM
(ARA) - While many parents already take an active role in their children's education, today more and more moms are going back to school themselves, particularly in the tight economy...
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FIVE THINGS SMALL BUSINESSES CAN DO TO MAKE MARKETING PAY OFF
(ARA) - In shaky economies, companies that invest in their marketing often come out on top. But for small business, making these investments often feels risky. Not only are time...
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PREPARING THE WORK FORCE AMERICA'S ECONOMY REQUIRES
(ARA) - America does not have the work force necessary for the economy it has and needs. That was the conclusion of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education...
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WOMEN'S FINANCES: EMBRACE THE POWER OF THE PURSE
(ARA) - Every woman should have a healthy relationship with money, but the reality is that many women still heavily rely on men to handle their finances. Now is the...
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TEN GREAT WAYS TO CREATE A MORE PRODUCTIVE WORKSPACE
(ARA) - The average person's day can be inundated with a laundry list of workplace and personal to-dos. Combine that with the fact many workloads have expanded due to more...
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EXPERT ADVICE FOR STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS - EVEN IN THIS ECONOMY
(ARA) - Is it easier to climb Mount Everest than to start a small business in America today? More than 65 percent of Americans think so, according to a recent...
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WHY ONLINE LEARNING COULD WORK FOR YOU
There is a very good reason that online education has become increasingly popular in recent years. The traditional classroom setting just doesn't suit the needs of many of today's students...
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THE SCENT OF SUCCESS: HOW AROMATHERAPY CAN HELP YOUR PROFESSIONAL EDGE
(ARA) - Scent stirs memory. You can use aroma to evoke the emotion of a childhood experience, enhance romance ... and even hone your competitive edge in the business world.
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LEARN HOW TO CREATE SIZZLING SOUND EFFECTS
We're all familiar with the sound of rain pattering on the roof. Without thinking much about it, we expect to hear applause at a theatre performance and a sizzling sound...
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HOW TO ADD 'GREEN' TO EVEN THE MOST PAPER-BASED OFFICE
Are you looking for a way to make your graphic design job a little more "green"? While you usually have no trouble with colors, going green in a career field...
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HEALTH SERVICE ADMINISTRATION A GROWING INDUSTRY
The field of health care is undergoing rapid changes. An aging population, new technology and a more demanding legislative and insurance environment make delivering health services more complicated than ever...
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