Lifestyle & Trends - Business & Career

Women's finances: Embrace the power of the purse

Every woman should have a healthy relationship with money, but the reality is that many women still heavily rely on men to handle their finances. Now is the time for women to break out of the traditional role and take action to gain financial independence.

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Five tips for a safer business trip

It's easy to forget about safety when you're away from home, tied up with client meetings and power dinners. Unsuspecting travelers - especially those who are out of town on business -- make easy prey for criminals. With these simple business travel safety tips, you won't have to worry about leaving your home behind, or whether or not you'll be safe when you reach your destination.

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What you need to think about when considering a career change

In this time of economic uncertainty, people of all ages are considering career changes. People are forced to explore other career options because of layoffs. Others seek a new direction as they experience declining satisfaction with a job they once found exciting. Professionals who have made successful switches to different careers offer advice to help others do the same.

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Why business is the most popular undergraduate major

Whether you're thinking of heading to campus or enrolling in an online degree program, this list of most-awarded bachelor's degrees could help you plan your college education. If you're headed off to college soon, now's the time to think about concentration programs within the most popular major, and a look at how college students' choice of majors has changed over the years.

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Entrepreneurs: Try these new marketing techniques to reach customers

There is a hidden message in all of the headlines about the economic difficulties over the past couple of years: salespeople's jobs have become harder than ever. Many businesses have suffered or shut down completely because customers aren't buying with the same enthusiasm they used to - whether those customers are everyday consumers or part of a business-to-business chain.

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How to make the most of your interview

With the economy slowly healing after the financial crisis of 2008, competition for jobs is at an all-time high, making interview skills a vital tool for applicants. Here are tips to help communicate the skills you possess that will set you apart from the others.

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A good website is a necessity for any business, large or small

If you run a successful mom-and-pop shop, outstanding service, great customer relationships and word-of-mouth marketing are your trademarks. As we become more reliant on the digital world, it's important to connect with your customers in meaningful ways through the use of technology. The best way to do that is through your website.

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First impressions matter most: the importance of a memorable logo

You wouldn't go into a job interview wearing shorts and a T-shirt. You know better than to show up an hour late to meet the parents of your future spouse for the first time. That's because you realize the importance of first impressions. For businesses, logos are often the first thing people notice. Therefore, it's important your logo makes a memorable first impression.

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What do IT professionals do when viruses attack?

Before computers even started making their way into people's homes, programmers were writing "viruses" that could cripple entire systems. Here is an inside look into what experienced IT professionals do when their networks are attacked by viruses.

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Want to know you can land a job after graduation? Try massage therapy

Students earning a diploma in professional massage therapy have excellent chances of landing a rewarding job in their chosen field upon graduating. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor's 2009-2010 Occupational Outlook Handbook states that employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 20 percent through 2016, faster than average for all occupations.

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