Whether it’s a social media page, bank account, or other personal records, cyber hackers find innovative ways to access sensitive information for personal gain. Conversely, Its not only individuals that are victimized by these unconscionable acts, but the small businesses community that uses the internet to conduct business with their customers. According to a study
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The town of Ferguson, Missouri is gradually piecing together remnants of the community damaged during the Michael Brown protest. Brown’s passing sparked civil unrest throughout the area, leading to widespread property damage of neighborhoods, especially among several small businesses decimated by acts of vandalism and looting by a few people. The Missouri Government in conjunction
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The ideal working situation for most people is to have freedom and flexibility in a work schedule, to undertake projects that foster creativity, and provides an opportunity to turn a personal passion into a lucrative business. Whether you’re into baking, insurance, cleaning services, or consulting, turning these interests into a home-based business can create challenges.
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Finding a job is an arduous task for many young Americans. Whether in school or recent graduate, the prospect for career opportunities seems grim. Considering the economy is still reeling, most young people are left wondering what they can do to secure a job opportunity, while small businesses are challenged with finding qualified workers to
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November is a few months away and the majority of Americans are already thinking about their holiday menus and plans for Thanksgiving. But in the political world, Republicans and Democrats are preparing for their own holiday…. November midterm elections. With control of congress at stake, both political factions will tout their respective platforms to sell
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America’s national pastime is back…The National Football League (NFL). After a six month hiatus, millions of people are dusting off their jerseys, building fantasy teams, and telling anyone who will listen why their team will win the Super Bowl. But for many football fans, the top priority is finding a quality place to watch their
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With summer concluding, sporting goods titans like Cabelas, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops, and Field and Stream are planning to expand their reach in the Midwest region this fall with the opening of new locations within the Cincinnati and Dayton, OH area. These businesses are spending millions in construction costs to build new stores
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Back-to-school shopping is in full swing as kids get binders, jeans and everything else they need from stores and online outlets alike. As millions of dollars are spent each day, another number is rising–the projections for the holiday season shopping statistics. Kathy Grannis, the senior director for media relations for the National Retail Federation recently
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The news is looking better and better for the restaurant industry as the summer begins to wind down. Recent data from the latest NRN-MillerPulse report released Friday shows the industry grew 3 percent industrywide in July and is beginning to trend in the right direction. This is great news for the restaurant industry, a sector
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Wine, Good. Ice Cream, Good. Together? For Mercer’s Dairy the answer is yes. Both in terms of taste and in terms of profits. For owners Ruth Mignerey and Roxaina Hurlburt and their 25 employees wine-infused ice cream has been their livelihood since 2005. The small company based in New York offers 6 flavors to over
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