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I often say and truly believe that the greatness of the United States is in our creativity. We have had a history of great innovators and great innovations. And that greatness, that hope...

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An Identity Thief's Dream: Discarded Payroll Records in a Dumpster

By Susan Wilson Solovic | Filed In: Identity Theft and Fraud & Financial Crime

Payroll records contain confidential information including social security numbers and bank account numbers. Imagine if a payroll services discarded your firm's files in an alley dumpster. It can happen!...

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Moving Forward After a Layoff

By Rebecca Mazin | Filed In: Layoffs and Layoffs & Dismissals

As an employer, you need to understand that there's no stigma attached to job elimination. Layoffs and staff reductions are part of the way we do business.

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Your Body and Notebooks: The Two Are Not Naturally Made For Each Other

By Ramon Ray | Filed In: Personal Computers and Computer Equipment

Notebook computers are increasingly being used as replacements for desktop computers. They are light weight, enable more mobility and take up less space on the desk. One problem with using notebooks, especially on...

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Quick Tips: How to Close Up Shop

By Diana Ransom | Filed In: Small Business and Company Structures & Ownership

Going out of business entails many pitfalls. Here's what business owners need to know.

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Changing Guard Bodes Well for Small Business -- So Far

By Keith Girard | Filed In: Minority Businesses and Company Structures & Ownership

The incoming Obama administration appears ready to elevate the Small Business Administration after years of neglect and crippling budget cuts.

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Starting Up: Entrepreneurial Buzzwords

Filed In: Sales Prospecting and Sales Force

Are you a mompreneur, solopreneur, greenpreneur or copreneur? Here's a lesson in the new entrepreneurial lexicon.

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A Restaurant That Serves Up Farm-Fresh Dishes

By Diana Ransom | Filed In: Restaurants & Food Service and Food & Beverage

How to make your city restaurant stand out? Pretend it's on a farm.

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Starting Up: Four Tips on Effective Networking

By Diana Ransom | Filed In: Entrepreneurship and Company Structures & Ownership

For entrepreneurs, networking is essential. Here are four ways to get your name out there.

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Choreographing a Turnaround, One Step at a Time

By Chris Pummer | Filed In: Charities and Philanthropy

Outdated technology helped bring down Dance Theatre of Harlem. Now the troupe seeks a comeback.

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Challenge Your Lessons

By Keith Rosen | Filed In: Sales Force and Sales Management

It's up to you to find the resources, guidance and support that you need to achieve your career goals.

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How Much Home Can You Afford?

Filed In: Mortgage Loans and Mortgage Banking & Finance

Before you venture out and start looking at homes you need to know how much home you can afford. These are the three main factors that will help you answer that question.

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10 Hidden Car Costs

Filed In: Personal Finance and Banking & Finance

Once you have haggled and agreed on a price for buying a car, keep in mind that other costs await you.

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Have You Backed Up Your Data Today?

Filed In: Disaster Planning and Disaster & Emergency Relief

New technologies offer ways to make sure every bit and byte is protected.

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Learn to Think Like a Consumer

Filed In: Women in Business and Company Structures & Ownership

Despite her lack of business experience, this entrepreneur possessed an invaluable tool: the ability to think like a consumer.