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Kids aren't the only ones headed to the classroom this fall
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Countless adults are returning to the classroom, both online and on the ground, to pursue their education. Whether they're returning to adapt to changes in the economy, are looking to move ahead in their current role or are making the time to pursue the degree they've always wanted, heading back to school to compete in a knowledge-based economy can mean a lot of adjustment and some new experiences.
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What do IT professionals do when viruses attack?
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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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College students: Take 5 steps to jump-start your career
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Each year a new crop of students graduates from colleges and universities, and joins the millions of unemployed across the nation in seeking work. To prepare for life after graduation, there are steps college students can take to bolster their appeal in the job market.
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Social media: The best advertising money can't buy for your small business
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Used to be, a diligent small business owner with a great idea and plenty of gumption could grow a business through word of mouth alone. In many ways, that's still true. Yet today, much of the "word of mouth" conversations and recommendations, which can make or break a business, are happening online, not face to face.
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Five things job-seekers can do to stand out from the crowd
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If you're a job-seeker in today's tight employment market, you know what a challenge you're up against. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced worker who has been affected by the economic downturn, you know that employers who post job openings are flooded with applications, making it difficult to stand out in the crowd.
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Demystifying massage: How to choose what's right for you
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Massage is no longer a luxury reserved for the wealthy. Growing public awareness of massage's benefits for alleviating a number of health problems - from stress to arthritis pain - and greater availability of services have made massage therapy accessible and affordable to a much broader spectrum of consumers than ever before.
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Considering a job in criminal justice? Know how technology will affect your career
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Are you obsessed with television shows like "CSI" and "Law and Order"? You're not alone. If you are inspired by "CSI"-type shows and are considering pursuing a criminal justice degree, it is helpful to understand computers and have a background in information technology.
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First impressions matter most: the importance of a memorable logo
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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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Entrepreneurs: Try these new marketing techniques to reach customers
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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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Small businesses get credit boost from new fund
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With many traditional credit sources continuing to keep a tight rein on lending, many small business owners simply do not have access to conventional means of credit. The good news is that small business owners are increasingly able to access alternative and innovative sources of financing, including Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).
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