(ARA) – As many industries scaled back and cut resources in the last year, health care continued to grow, adding an average of 26,000 jobs per month, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. This trend is likely to continue as technological innovations and new regulations prompt additional oversight within the health care setting. [...]

(ARA) – Health care reform has expanded access to health care insurance coverage to more than 30 million new patients beginning in 2014, stretching the resources of health care facilities nationwide. Meanwhile, the introduction of new regulations and technological innovations, as well as the rapid adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), have added new layers [...]

(NC)—You might think of your office printer as gathering place, friend of creativity, or source of frustration, but have you considered how “green” your printing practices are? Susan D’Souza is manager of sustainability for Staples Advantage. She says greening the office printer has big environmental and economic impact, and offers these tips for printing green: [...]

(NC)—Are you thinking about going to college or university? In today’s job market, having a post-secondary education will take you further in your career. According to Statistics Canada, a college graduate earns $7,200 more per year on average, compared to a high school graduate. For university graduates the number is even higher, bringing in an [...]

(NC)—Exporting can increase your sales and profits and it can help your company become less dependent on local markets. But it can also be like navigating uncharted waters. Is your business ready? As trade barriers are falling around the globe, exporting opportunities are growing. So, it’s no surprise that Ontario businesses are tapping this potential. [...]

(NC)—Productivity can be a tricky concept to nail down. Who wants to hear they are working hard but not working smart? But then, who doesn’t want more for less? The concept of productivity is just that: how does your business measure up when comparing your inputs to your outputs? The 10th annual report of the [...]

(NC)—Small business owners are smart and savvy. Even when juggling multiple projects, they make good choices like picking a credit card with rewards they can use, whether that’s travel or cash. Finding ways to optimize a credit card can really make a big difference and help a company save money and manage expenses more effectively. [...]

(ARA) – As the old year comes to a close and the new year begins, many people evaluate their current situation and set goals for the future. For some, career goals top the list. If you’re looking for a new job or even a new career, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get [...]

(ARA) – If you are a working adult who has accumulated some college credit but haven’t earned enough to be awarded a degree, you are not alone. There are at least 54 million people in the nation who fall into this category. To once again put the United States among world leaders whose citizens have [...]

(ARA) – The holiday shopping season is the time of the year that service and retail businesses big and small look forward to all year. In fact, National Retail Federation research shows that the last two months of the year can account for between 25 and 40 percent of all annual sales. For small businesses [...]