Most comparisons of what men make for a comparable job are controversial and tend to show men earning as much as 20% more than women in the same job. But this new study by PayScale shows that gap to be narrower when additional factors are considered: To compare male and female pay on a level [...]
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The role of small business and entrepreneurship can be a significant one in any modern economy. This is observed to be a sustainable solution to unemployment issues and lack of income among the people. There are various sectors of business and commercial activities that can be a profitable source of income and greater prospects of [...]
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With the changing economy and job cuts happening throughout the country, many people are changing careers or starting their own businesses. As people seek to enlarge their knowledge base, or begin work in a new field, online learning is hotter than ever. Online degrees offer the convenience and flexibility working adults need to pursue their [...]
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The following text comes from the infographic. Independent business indicators are looking up. There’s good news on the small business front. After several months of less than hopeful jobs reports and economic forecasts, small businesses were looking up in September. Employment, compensation, and hours worked have all grown since August. Here’s a closer look. Employment [...]
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“Love a Local Business” Intuits way of contributing to the economy. A grant program for small businesses to fund new jobs for their companies. Fab-U-Lous! The economy can use all the help it can get and thanks to Intuit they have added a lot to that endeavor. The release below has a nice synopsis of [...]
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Small Businesses Convene to Learn Strategies That Can Put Americans Back to Work Entrepreneurs, Industry Experts & Sponsors Assemble for the 2011 Small Business Summit New York, NY??? February 18, 2011: Are you a small business owner looking for the right business and technology tools to grow your business? Are you looking to network with [...]
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Don’t Get a Job; Start a Company Venture Capital Investor Elizabeth Edwards Launches a New Handbook for Entrepreneurs Called ???Startup: The Complete Handbook for Launching a Company for Less.??? Amazon.com Widgets Startup: The Complete Handbook for Launching a Company for Less by Elizabeth Edwards (Amazon.com) “This is more than a guide; it’s a startup bible.” [...]
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Unemployment rates have reached some of the highest in recent history. The Federal Government extended a lifeline in the form of unemployment benefits, but even that could end up being more hurt than help. A program that started as a temporary assistance for those who lost their job (through no fault of their own) has [...]
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Its finally time to hire on the staff that you have been doing without. Business is increasing and you need more employees. The trick is to find a good balance between a great applicant and compensation for the applicant. Time to assess the job needs of your company and analyze where you should put more [...]
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