A new survey has found that small business (SMB) owners share several distinct attributes – a sort of unique “DNA” – that help them live their passions while adapting to the shifting economic landscape. Commissioned by Deluxe Corp., a leading provider of marketing services, the study surveyed more than 1,000 SMB owners around the U.S.
Continue reading...27 April 2013
Chances are you’ve planed for your summer vacation by now. Like all mortals, you were tempted to over-spend for your duly-needed vacation, but the bills following a few days later can cause even more stress when returning home. Mike Sullivan, chief education officer for Take Charge America, a US non-profit credit counseling and debt management [...]
Continue reading...8 April 2013
Once again, CareerBliss – an online career community- has released new data ranking the Happiest and Unhappiest Jobs in the U.S. The data from more than sixty-five thousand independent company reviews determined which jobs rank highest in happiness. Leading the way are those that thrive by the word “sold.” Relators rank atop for job happiness, [...]
Continue reading...21 March 2013
A few years back, a survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates for the textile service industry in the US found that customers are more inclined to do business with employees who wear uniforms because they stood out as professionals and were seen as being more competent and knowledgeable. Those survey results hold true today [...]
Continue reading...15 March 2013
A credit score is an estimate of credit risk, which is based on a consumer’s credit report. It has a major impact as it dictates what consumers can buy, how much credit they can obtain and even where they choose to reside. Lenders use this number to determine how likely applicants will be to repay [...]
Continue reading...11 March 2013
TL;DR: If you want to turn visitors into actual buyers, get in touch with anyone in this list. Convertro, a company that can optimize ad campaign effectiveness using cross-attribution of offline and online channels, has leveraged its deep client dataset to give marketers a clear guide for selecting profitable affiliate partners that introduce new customers [...]
Continue reading...23 February 2013
Online travel agency ZUJI.com.au has come up with their Top 10 Life Changing Travel Experiences, guaranteed to give you a new appreciation for planet earth (and bragging rights). Witness the northern lights in Svalbard, Norway Witness nature’s very own light show from Svalbard, a stunning Arctic archipelago where mountains meet massive glaciers. After you’ve caught [...]
Continue reading...20 February 2013
London’s West End is the world’s most expensive office market once again after regaining its crown from Hong Kong’s Central Business District (CBD), according to research published today in Cushman & Wakefield’s (world’s largest commercial real estate services firm) Office Space Across the World 2013. The report highlights the scarcity of quality space in London [...]
Continue reading...14 February 2013
According to a recent study by CarGurus, a US car shopping website, aimed at identifying the most affordable and most expensive U.S. cities in which to buy a used car, Miami, FL, followed by Cleveland, OH, Rochester, NY and Detroit, MI are the top deal-friendly destinations in the US. While Jackson, MS, was found to be [...]
Continue reading...8 February 2013
When loved ones struggle with finances, it’s natural to want to help. However, sometimes it’s difficult to provide assistance without straining a relationship or compromising one’s own financial well-being. Take Charge America, a national non-profit credit counseling and debt management agency, has the following five tips for helping loved ones with financial problems:
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16 May 2013
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