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Oracle

Business & Lifestyle

Oracle to buy medical e-records company Cerner

AUSTIN, Tex./KANSAS CITY, Mo. (UPI) -- Software developer Oracle announced on Monday that it has agreed to buy electronic medical records company Cerner for close to $30 billion -- the largest acquisition in the company's history. Oracle said it will pay $28.3 million for Cerner, which provides electronic record-keeping for hospitals and doctors' offices nationwide. The all-cash deal, expected to close next year, values Missouri-based Cerner at $95 per share. "Healthcare is the largest and most important vertical market in the […]

todayDecember 20, 2021 96

Big R

Business & Lifestyle

Final three Big R stores under new ownership

TAYLORVILLE -- The last of the independently owned Big R Stores in the state of Illinois is under new ownership. They have been acquired by Quincy-based Farm and Home Supply. It was revealed over the weekend that the stores in Taylorville and Lincoln closed on Friday and reopened Monday under its new name. The Farm and Home store in Springfield will relocate from its North Dirksen location to the current Big R store down the street. Farm and Home Supply […]

todayDecember 20, 2021 337

accountants business

Business News

Four ways modern technology helps accountants

Accountants are professionals that have a lot of responsibility on their shoulders. They need to be able to do everything from calculating taxes, generating reports, and analyzing financial statements. This can lead to stress in the workplace for accountants not accustomed to this type of pressure. Modern technology has helped relieve some of this strain by making it possible for accountants to work remotely. This is while still sending important information back and forth with clients or other employees in […]

todayDecember 15, 2021 34

business

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What you should know before starting your business

Do you think you’re ready to run your own business? Are you sure you have all the skills that are required to run things successfully? There’s a lot that goes into running a business. You would be putting a lot on the line if you invested in the business before you were ready to run things. There’s the business side of things. Then there are the interactions that are required of you as the owner. While you might have all […]

todayDecember 15, 2021 47

business

Business News

Why business reputations and perceptions matter more than ever

In the world of business, it’s becoming increasingly clear that reputations matter more than ever. And the perceptions people have of businesses are increasingly important too. Whether it’s reputations regarding customer service or possibly a business’s green credentials; these issues impact the decisions that consumers ultimately make. Find out more about why reputations and perceptions are now so influential in the world of business. Positive perceptions encourage brand loyalty First of all, it’s important to point out how positive perceptions […]

todayDecember 8, 2021 39

business

Business News

Marketing tips for the business community to try this holiday season

The holiday season is the time of the year where large and small business entities compete to get the attention of consumers. Sales and deals run rampant for shoppers whether it’s a product or a service. While there are plenty of marketing strategies for the fall that small businesses will utilize, they usually don’t compare to the bigger shopping season of the year.  Digital marketing is one of the leading ways that businesses focus on building their presence during the holiday […]

todayDecember 8, 2021 52

saving the planet

Business News

Can you ensure your business is (or isn’t) harming the planet?

There has never been a more important time to try and make sure that you are not causing the planet any damage. If you run a business, then this is something that you are going to want to think about in particular, even if only because it is pretty likely that a business has more of a chance to negatively affect the planet than an individual on their own. If you run a business and are keen to ensure you […]

todayDecember 6, 2021 29

commercial real estate

Business News

Will city commercial real estate be back?

Since the start of the pandemic, commercial real estate in major cities has taken a hit. With offices closing by the dozens and millions of people working from home, commercial real estate had a moment where it seemed lost forever. With restrictions starting to lift, and many companies remembering how easy it is to conduct work in person, offices are starting to reopen. Workers are being asked to come back. But will commercial real estate return to its glory days? […]

todayDecember 1, 2021 171

business skills

Business News

Skills transferable across every job role

If you are thinking about a career change, it is important to plot your moves carefully. One thing that can stand you in good stead is having transferable job skills. This means skills that can be used in many different job roles.  With that being said, continue reading to find out more about some of the most vital skills no matter what job you are making an application for, from starting a truck driving career to making it as a […]

todayDecember 1, 2021 38

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