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Posted on May 24, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

By Rieva Lesonsky Several years ago I first told you about “frugality fatigue” and how many Americans were starting to spend despite continuing tight economic conditions. Today, frugality fatigue is spreading. According to an article in USA Today, “an increasing number … Read More →

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Features You Need For Streaming Business Video

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

By Laura Russell, Kzoinnovations.com When your company or team is looking for the best option to produce and share key business videos that aid in overall business results and efficiency, a robust streaming video platform is a must. Video and … Read More →

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How Women Can Get on Corporate Boards

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

By Jane Applegate The corporate board is still very much a men’s club, according to Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, author of The Board Game: How Smart Women Become Corporate Directors (Angel City Press, $25). I recently talked to Betsy about her well-researched … Read More →

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Donate Today to Victims of Oklahoma Tornado

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

By now you have heard the news of the devastation caused by the tornado in Moore, OK. The stats are history in the making: a rating of at least an EF4, winds 166 to 200 mph, an estimation of size … Read More →

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4 Steps to Hiring Hourly Workers This Summer

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

By Lynn Dixon Did you know 38 percent of employers will finish their summer hiring by May? This means many quality candidates can be taken before you will get the chance to fill a position. In addition, since many of … Read More →

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When It’s Time to Let Them Go

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

Maintaing a good relationship with recently discharged workers is difficult, but doing so can be important for your company’s reputation. Check out the below infographic from CareerShift, a comprehensive job hunting and career management solution, about what employers should know … Read More →

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5 Business Lessons from Lindsay Lohan

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

By Maria Valdez Haubrich So what’s the latest on LiLo? Unless you’ve avoided all television news, hot trending stories or any social media, you probably know our darling redhead has again screwed up, gone back to court and this time … Read More →

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A Modest Proposal

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

By Rieva Lesonsky As most of you likely know, Michelle Obama presented the best picture Oscar at the Academy Awards on Sunday wearing a stunning sleeveless, moderately low-cut gown. Fars, the Iranian news agency, published the official photograph of the first lady … Read More →

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Quality New Hires from Referrals

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

According to recent studies, referrals are the number one source of employee retention after one year. These are more than just temporary employees, too. These are quality candidates who bring value to an organization and stay for the long-run. Today’s … Read More →

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Saving Money with VoIP in 2013

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Maria Valdez Haubrich

By Rachel Greenberg, VoipReview.org If you’ve been hesitant about using VoIP for your small business, perhaps you need some convincing of its budget-saving possibilities. Today’s guest blogger Rachel Greenberg from VoipReview.org has these reasons to switch for business owners looking to save: … Read More →

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