Small businesses are a major driver of innovation and progress in the US economy. In fact, there are approximately 28 million small businesses in the US alone, making up 44% of U.S. economic activity.
But despite their strides toward innovation, ...
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Common Financial Mistakes in Manufacturing (and How to Avoid Them)
The manufacturing industry focuses on four distinct principles: inventory, forecasting, cost accounting, and production. Even the slightest of improvements in any of these areas can save time and money for a small business in the manufacturing ...
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Divorce Can Not Only Hurt Your Heart, But Your Credit Score Too
Marriage is considered to be a rite of passage for most Americans -- although it's not all wedded bliss. The unfortunate truth is that 40% to 50% of marriages in the US end in divorce, in fact approximately 827,000 divorces happen every year. And ...
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Something Borrowed: 4 Ways to Have a Budget Friendly Wedding
While any major party or event has its costs, weddings with ridiculous price tags are becoming increasingly common. In fact, the cost of weddings in recent years has been enough to make some couples put off tying the knot altogether. The average ...
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Learn All About Hard Money Loans In Less Than 7 Minutes
When you think about loans, you probably either think about big banks that have capital to spare or shady back-alley loan sharks that are almost certainly going to scam you. Hard money loans fall outside of both of these stereotypes and offer real ...
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How the Surge In E-Commerce Is Affecting Businesses and Consumers
In years past, the Internet was simply a tool. If you wanted to know the answer to a question or to keep up on current events as they were happening, the World Wide Web was there to help. Now, it's more of an appendage; from social media to ...
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$10,000 Richer, a Georgia Teacher Shows Why It Pays to Read the Fine Print
We're all guilty of it. Most times we see an alert that tells us we cannot continue through an online signup before reading through 12 pages of user terms and agreements, then we roll our eyes and scroll to the bottom. We check the box saying we have ...
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Lessons In Tax Law: Why You Should Never Try To Bribe The IRS
It's no secret that Americans hate taxes. In fact, pretty much all people from all places hate taxes. There are even stories from the bible about how much Jesus' peers hated tax collectors. Since the creation of the IRS, people have accused the ...
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Ask the Experts: Which SEO Trends Will Prove Most Important in 2019?
Search engine optimization techniques are forever evolving. That can make it a challenge for business owners (and even some marketers and analysts) to keep up with the rapidly changing times. While some SEO principles continue to dominate the field, ...
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As 2018 Ends, Conflicting Trends Emerge in US Housing Market
According to a recent article from The Washington Post, homebuyers have enjoyed a drop in mortgage rates over the last several weeks. However, though interest rates have indeed dropped to two-month lows for some loan types, rates still remain higher ...
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More Than Half of All Americans Delay Medical Care Due to Costs
When we become ill or get injured, it seems only natural to seek out medical treatment. But as recent research shows, more than half of Americans choose to delay, or totally refrain from getting, health-related care due to one factor: overwhelming ...
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3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill This Winter
In wintertime, many homeowners are used to seeing their heating bills spike. But that may not be the only household system that could increase your monthly payments. Your water usage can really put a damper on your new year if you aren't careful. ...
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3 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Dental Visit
Going to the dentist is an important, but sometimes expensive, visit. Dental health is crucial and can have an impact on your overall health, so you shouldn't skip going to the dentist because you can't afford it. But there are some procedures that ...
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Million Dollar Neighborhoods Are Popping Up Across The United States
Across the United States, over 800 neighborhoods have a median home value that exceeds $1 million, according to a recent report released by Trulia. This new data means that the number of homes costing $1 million or more in the country has doubled ...
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5 Easy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Energy Efficiency This Winter
The time of year for cozy sweaters, nights by the fireplace, and big mugs of hot cocoa is here. However, that means the time of year for all of the warm air in your home trying to escape and cold air from the outdoors trying to come in is also here. ...
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4 Great Marketing Tips for Startups on a Tight Budget
In many ways, small businesses and startups are the heart and soul of our society. That being said, it can be a real challenge to ensure that your business hits the ground running if you're lacking the most essential funds needed for marketing. But ...
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How to Protect Your Career After Getting Injured At Work
Workplace injuries have been in the news a lot lately thanks to some major exposes. From worker injuries in Amazon warehouses to a recent New York Times story about pregnant workers miscarrying, the rights of workers has been a major issue in 2018. ...
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Facebook Hack Was Even Worse Than Originally Realized
Facebook's recent breach in security has affected more than just the social media site. In addition to Facebook, it has been revealed that other apps, including Instagram and Tinder, could have been breached as well.
On September 28, Facebook ...
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Will Investment Fraud Doom the Controversial EB-5 Visa Program?
In 1990 Congress created the EB-5 immigrant investor program. Their goal was to stimulate the US Economy, and the capital investment from foreign investors was cited as a good way to do that. The program itself gives easy green card access to foreign ...
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Why Big Fraud Happens To Small Business (And How To Prevent It)
The world isn't necessarily a fair place: people lie, steal, and cheat every day to get themselves ahead. Fraud is one of biggest ways they can achieve this -- whether internal or external, people pretend to be someone they aren't and gain access to ...
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