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[Infographic] 5 Ways To Keep Your Credit Reports Clean

Good credit is essential to prosper financially, and in this day and age, your credit is a huge indicator of worthiness to most financial institutions ( banks and lenders etc..). Great credit is a critical component to getting a home loan, car/vehicle loan, revolving credit cards, student loans, leasing an apartment or home, and even…

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Retail Investment

Why Investment Firms Won’t Touch Retailers

Despite the challenging economic conditions in recent years, investment into certain industries has still been strong. However, one of the areas where investment has been lacking to a noticeable degree has been the retail industry. The big problem with retail is that you can’t look at the industry’s problems and put them all down to…

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Phoenix (Arizona U.S.) and Business Opportunities

Slow, but Steady: Arizona’s Post-Recession Economy, Part One

A few years ago, business in Arizona was booming. The state’s economy was supercharged, thanks to booming real estate and construction markets. Jobs were plentiful, as the state’s unemployment rate hovered consistently in the low single digits. The abundance of well-paying jobs drew thousands of people to the state, adding human capital and further enhancing…

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financial blunders for new business owners

Top Financial Blunders Of New Business Owners

If you have made the leap into small business owner, congratulations. You have made a reality of what only remains in the realm of dreams for many. The road ahead is certainly challenging, and you will make mistakes. You can bone up on all sorts of tips, but ultimately, experience is the best teacher when…

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Business in Arizona

Why Are More And More Top Companies Calling Arizona Home?

Recent announcements from some of the biggest names in American business confirm that more and more large enterprises are discovering what local companies already know: Arizona is a great place to do business. The most recent company to announce that it was moving operations to the state was Apple. On November 4, the consumer electronics…

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[Infographic] 2013: The Cost Of Data Breaches (And Its More Than You Would Like to Believe)

Data breaches in your system can be disastrous for your business and customers. When identifying information and financial details of your employees or clients is leaked or stolen it can severely damage your relationship with your audience and put your company assets at risk. Did you know that 78 percent of data breaches are rated…

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payroll small businesses

Why Your Small Business Should Enlist The Help Of A Payroll Service Bureau

Let`s face it, any small business owner dreads the thought of having to deal with payroll. Valuable time which could be spent on building business and delivering a better service is spent on trying to understand complicated software, intricate tax systems, meet tight deadlines, and not to mention dealing with pensions and sick pay. For…

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8a small business certifications

8a Certified Small Business Can Have Many Advantages: When Is The Best Time To Apply?

Having a small and disadvantaged business doesn’t mean you will get your company 8a certified. There are several SBA 8a certification requirements, which a company needs to meet to obtain the 8 a certification. Every company’s evolution occurs in stages and it is difficult to point out the best time in a company’s development cycle…

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