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Restaurants Find Success with Daily Deals
(StatePoint) With so many options competing for the attention of diners, local restaurants are increasingly having success offering daily deals.
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Many Seeking A New Start Are Sold On Sales
(NAPSI)—There’s good news for those seeking a new career. No matter what jobs you may have held in the past, a career in sales can offer an opportunity to “go with what you know” in a new and rewarding way.
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Morocco: Combating Terrorism With Opportunity
(NAPSI)—While some think of North Africa as a region of turmoil and unrest half a world away, one nation has emerged as a leader, demonstrating a commitment to cooperation and regional security that can ultimately benefit the interests of the U.S.
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- Many Seeking A New Start Are Sold On Sales
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)—There’s good news for those seeking a new career. No matter what jobs you may have held in the past, a career in sales can offer an opportunity to “go with what you know” in a new and rewarding way.
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- Morocco: Combating Terrorism With Opportunity
- Updated: May 16, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)—While some think of North Africa as a region of turmoil and unrest half a world away, one nation has emerged as a leader, demonstrating a commitment to cooperation and regional security that can ultimately benefit the interests of the U.S.
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- The key to being in-demand your entire career: Be a 'producer'
- Updated: May 20, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(BPT) - From January 2010 to February 2013, the average unemployment rate was 8.8 percent, a stark contrast to the average of 5.3 percent from January 2003 to December 2006. Though the unemployment rate - currently at its lowest point since 2009 - has begun to improve, it is a slow recovery; the percentage of unemployed Americans out of work for more than one year has skyrocketed from 10 percent in 2007 to more than 30 percent today, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.
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- Why--And How--To Boost Your Money IQ
- Updated: May 11, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)--Many people might get and keep their hands on more money if they had a better grasp of finances. Consider these statistics from Indiana State University:
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- How to Customize Offers, Get the Most Out of Daily Deals
- Updated: May 09, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NewsUSA) - Daily deal sites exploded following the success of sites like Groupon and Living Social, and the multitude of options for discounts has left many consumers overwhelmed.
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- Cut home entertainment costs without loss of shows
- Updated: May 15, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(BPT) - Families are always looking for ways to cut household costs. One area that provides a bit of budget-cutting flexibility is home entertainment costs.
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- Reinvent yourself: How to start your own (creative) business
- Updated: May 14, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(BPT) - Many graduates in creative fields like graphic design, interior design or Web design are opting to start their own businesses. This is because recent figures show only a slight reduction in the unemployment rate, and job growth is at its lowest in six months. So, how can you make your business a success?
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- Technology can turn $25 into a family giving tradition
- Updated: May 14, 2013 - 2:33 am
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Technology has been connecting families for generations. The invention of the phone let us hear voices of loved ones far away, and the creation of the Internet helped us to see them. Today, those same technologies that we’ve used to bring our families closer together are helping us to connect with and support families who are worlds apart. In doing so, the very concept and experience of “gifting” and philanthropy is being transformed.
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- Tips for small-business owners making banking choices
- Updated: May 14, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(BPT) - From figuring out where to open up a new shop so that it gets great foot traffic to choosing the right employees, all a small-business owner’s decisions are important for the health of their business.
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- "Free Lunch" Investment Seminars--What To Look Out For
- Updated: May 03, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(NAPSI)—If you’re ever invited to a free seminar that promises to teach you about investing or managing money in retirement, and that comes with a free meal, there may be a few facts you should digest first.
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- Are Women Better Leaders than Men?
- Updated: May 02, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(StatePoint) With more women rising to top positions in business and government, the topic of women and their capacity for leadership has been all the buzz in the media lately.
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- May is Small Business Month: Do You Have What it Takes to Start Your Own Business?
- Updated: May 08, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(StatePoint) Tired of taking orders? Have a great business idea? May, which is National Small Business Month, is a great time to think about starting your own endeavor.
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- Gauging Internet Marketing Efforts and Results
- Updated: April 23, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NewsUSA) - It's tempting to slack off on certain business ventures as the weather heats up, but we all know businesses don't get the luxury of a summer break.
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- Armstrong Williams: Giving Back to the Industry He Loves
- Updated: April 19, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NewsUSA) - There's something to be said for the media gurus who immerse themselves in the whole industry. Multi-media mogul Armstrong Williams began as a South Carolina high schooler with an aptitude for public speaking and wound up hosting a daily radio show and nationally syndicated TV program, "The Right Side With Armstrong Williams."
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- Returning to Normalcy After a Cancer Diagnosis
- Updated: April 15, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(StatePoint) Cancer. It’s a word no one wants to hear, yet all too many people are diagnosed each year. With a diagnosis comes many questions, most importantly how to get the best medical care possible. For many, the next logical question is how to maintain a normal life with cancer -- including balancing work, life and health demands.
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- Five Things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview
- Updated: April 15, 2013 - 2:33 am
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(StatePoint) Are you having trouble landing a job and you’re not sure why? The right skills and an impressive resume may get you an interview, but getting hired is another story.
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- New Learjet 85 Continues 50-Year Legacy
- Updated: April 05, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NewsUSA) - "They said I'd never build it. That if I built it, it wouldn't fly. That if it flew, I couldn't sell it. Well, I did, and it did, and I could."
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- Businesses capture additional opportunities with frozen yogurt
- Updated: March 28, 2013 - 2:32 am
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There’s nothing like a cool, refreshing and healthy treat to chase away the summer heat or the winter dreariness, no matter if you’re 80 or 8. And it’s rare for a person to turn down a delicious snack when celebrating a birthday. Frozen yogurt is a popular treat for all ages and celebrations in life, which could explain why businesses offering it reported significant growth over the past five years.
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- Why Being Interesting Helps You Get Ahead
- Posted: March 25, 2013
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(StatePoint) In an age of economic uncertainty, being indispensable at work is crucial to job security. And while developing specific professional skills is important, some experts say that there are intangible factors that are even more important for your long-term success.
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- Want a Job Interview? Fire Your Resume
- Updated: March 19, 2013 - 2:32 am
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(NewsUSA) - With almost 4 billion resumes distributed annually, there's growing frustration among job seekers that they are blending into the competitive landscape. While the economy plays a role, some experts believe resumes might also be a reason for this anonymity.
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