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(ARA) - It's no secret small businesses are essential to the economy. The latest U.S. Census Bureau's Survey of Business Owners reported women owned 7.8 million businesses and accounted for 28.7 percent of all businesses nationwide. These small …
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7/25/12
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7/25/12
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(ARA) - We keep hearing the words "bad economy," and while views differ on the strength of the recovery, the reality is that most people are still feeling the aftermath of the recent recession. The good news is that you have control over your own …
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7/22/12
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(ARA) - For brides-to-be, the big day seems like it comes with a big price tag - but it doesn't have to. The season's top wedding trends pair elegance and affordability with options to make an event that is uniquely "you."
To stay within your …
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7/18/12
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(ARA) - The warm weather and long days of summer can give us a free and easy feeling - that is, until it's time to pay the utility bill. Utility costs can add up fast with increased use of the air conditioner, appliances and other household items …
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7/18/12
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(NewsUSA) - When the economy nosedived, and companies had reason to be scared, a few businesses got resourceful.
Low incomes and record job losses pushed consumers toward trends like buying in bulk and using group discount websites. And where …
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7/12/12
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(NewsUSA) - The 99 percent has watched gas prices follow a perpetual climb that has left consumers wallowing at the pump. By the beginning of April, the national average was $3.92. Though it's since fallen about 18 cents for most regions, the west …
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7/12/12
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(NewsUSA) - The overwhelming mass of uninsured Americans is firsthand evidence that health insurance is too expensive -- as if we didn't already know.
On average, middle-income families with individual coverage spend 22 percent of their income on …
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7/12/12
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(ARA) - A data breach can be a challenge for any business, but this is especially true for smaller businesses. Not only can it be more difficult for a smaller business to recover from a data breach, but criminals may also be more likely to target …
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7/9/12
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Online shopping is a lot easier and more affordable because of the growing popularity of coupon sharing sites offering coupons and discount codes. In fact, using online discounts and coupon codes can save an average family up to $7,707 annually, …
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7/9/12
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(ARA) - As the end of summer nears, the flashing red lights of yellow school buses will caution drivers to stop as students board. College students will pull out of driveways with cars filled to the brim with dorm room supplies. And the school bells …
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7/9/12
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(ARA) - The Great Recession will probably be a subject of discussion and debate for decades to come, but one certain ideology has emerged from it: small businesses have had to reassess how they manage cash flow.
Lost and slow sales continue to be …
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7/5/12
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There are many "do's" and "don'ts" when it comes to wise financial planning and stewardship. But many financial planning experts would agree that at or near the top of the don't list would be the following simple piece of financial advice: Don't …
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7/2/12
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(ARA) - With gas prices on an eternal upswing and the summer driving season in full force, drivers are looking for ways to alleviate the pain at the pump. Some simple steps can make a big difference in your fuel economy so you can save money and get …
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6/28/12
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