Popular benefits such as medical and life insurance, retirement plans, bonuses, stock options and profit sharing, are attractive ways that companies can lure the best and the brightest. However, for small businesses, those resources are often cost-prohibitive and/or have to be paired down considerably in order to stay profitable. Regardless of size, […]
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Most Dangerous Jobs that Are More Common Than You Think
For most of us, you go to work and aren’t really concerned with sort of danger other than a papercut or maybe getting a small burn from an oven. For others though, every day on the job poses inherent dangers that must be avoided. According to the Bureau of Labor […]
Why 2014 Is the Best Time to Invest in any Business
Oh boy, tough subject here but this article's going to be a blast nonetheless. We're going to tackle 10 reasons why right now, this year is a rock star year to invest in just about any business. Let's not waste time and get right into it. Reason #1: We're on […]
An Emerging Fraud Trend that Could Send Your Car Insurance Sky-Rocketing
Being the victim of a staged accident is not a position you want to find yourself in. Just imagine that on one sunny afternoon, you’re driving down a quiet back road heading home and listening to your favorite song on the radio, when all of a sudden a car pulls […]
Certified Tips on Improving Your CV
Considering there are more of us out of work now than there perhaps ever has been before, it’s always a good idea to keep your CV up to scratch. But potential employers of today don’t just expect a CV that’s neat, tidy and up-to-date, they expect a CV that’s going […]
The Process of Acquiring a Mortgage
The process of buying a home can be complicated as it is probably the single, biggest purchase you will make in your life. Most likely you will have to borrow the money from a bank or other financial institution by getting a mortgage-a long-term loan secured by the property you […]
Steps to Choosing The Right Credit Card
Despite common concern over credit cards invariably leading to debt, having a credit card and using it responsibly is vital to developing a solid credit history. Good credit not only allows people to acquire mortgage loans, business loans, or bank loans, certain credit cards provide consumers with added benefits like […]
The Importance of Employing a Professional Independent Financial Advisor
When it comes to making informed decisions surrounding your personal finances, it makes sense to employ the services of a professional independent financial advisor to ensure that you receive advice which allows you to reach your financial goals, regardless of what they may be. Of course, those not familiar with […]
How to Get Ahead in an Increasingly Competitive Jobs Market
This week, Irishman, Alan Dixon became the latest winner of one of the “Best Jobs in the World”. His job as an “Outback Explorer” in Australia, is not only a little more interesting in comparison to some more mundane office jobs, but is also rather handsomely paid, with the internet entrepreneur […]
The Retail Marketing Sector in India
Indian retailing is poised at an inflexion point and is predicted to witness major changes in the recent years to come. Domestic major retail players have announced aggressive expansion plans and a number of multinational retail chains are making their entry through various routes. This competition is bringing in new […]
Mortgage Advice for First Time Buyers in the UK
Buying your first home is an exciting and rewarding experience; a real milestone for all of us. But have you actually given proper thought to whether you can really afford it – and are you prepared for the mortgage application process? So, you’ve been house hunting, trawled through hundreds of […]
A Beginners Guide to Chargebacks
Sadly, many business owners are ignorant of a deadly setback in the business world when they embark on their new adventure. And unless you've experienced one firsthand, you might still be in the dark. Wonder what we're talking about? Chargebacks. If you aren't careful, chargebacks have the potential to destroy […]