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Oct 14 2008

Working from Home? So Are the Germs

Published by Jennifer under Featured, Office Environments

Working from home may provide many benefits, but a break from germs may not be one of them. Why? A recent workplace study revealed that desktops in home offices harbor more bacteria than desktops in traditional offices.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2006 American Community Survey, nearly 5.5 million Americans worked at home, accounting for [...]

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Sep 25 2008

Score with a Career in Video Game Industry

Published by Jennifer under Careers, Featured

Remember Mom’s warning that you would never earn a living playing video games? If Mom could have foreseen the growth of the $10 billion gaming industry, she might have encouraged you to play more and worry about your homework less.
The video game industry is booming and so is the demand for gaming-experienced professionals to fill [...]

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Sep 15 2008

Small Business Funding Problems? Get Creative

Published by Jennifer under Featured, Small Business

Owning a small business is always a challenge, but especially when the economy is in a well documented downturn. The Federal Reserve recently noted more banks are raising lending standards for small businesses, blaming tightening credit conditions on a less favorable economic outlook. The current credit crunch’s effect on small businesses across the country leaves [...]

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Aug 31 2008

How Small Business Owners Can Make Every Dollar Count

Published by Jennifer under Featured, Small Business

Now more than ever before, it’s important for small business owners to get the most return on every dollar they spend. After all, as the backbone of the American economy, the small business owner’s success spells good news for everyone.
“Small business owners recognize the value and importance of making their money work harder for them,” [...]

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Aug 16 2008

Got the Workday Blues?

Tips on Overcoming Negative Feelings at Work

(ARA) - With all the sunshine and warm weather, we all want to spend time outdoors doing our favorite activities like working in the garden or playing our favorite sports. But for many of us, that’s not an option during the workday.
It’s only natural to feel a little down [...]

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Aug 03 2008

How to Find a Variety of Flexible College Options Online

Published by Jennifer under Education, Featured

How Online Learning is Shaping the Landscape of Higher Education

 
(ARA) – Going to college means different things to different people. For some, it’s a post high school ritual that is the start of adulthood. For others, it’s a way to advance their current career while balancing work and life commitments. Due to the demand for [...]

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