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Making your business a more flexible workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 has changed not only our everyday lives but also how we work and run businesses. Fewer people are spending time in offices. In order to keep the bills paid, a lot of businesses have to get flexible, particularly in remote work. This involves adjusting to different work schedules and even working with freelancers. Here are some tips to ensure you have a more flexible workplace for your business, even if you're currently working remotely at this time: Have all […]

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Four tips for giving to charity during a crisis

Crises, whether they be massive pandemics or devastating natural disasters, harm so many people. To repair this harm, many turn to charitable giving to help those the crisis affects. While this impulse is a sign of the good of humanity, donors need to be careful about their giving. Here are some tips for giving to charity in a crisis to put your resources to the most good possible. Know your goals beforehand As a donor in a crisis, you have […]

todayApril 7, 2020 97

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Five useful skills to learn with your free time

Lots of people have more free time now than they’ve had in years. Rather than going from work, to the gym, to cook dinner, to whatever else was on their to-do list, people are at home, and they can’t go anywhere else. What is there to do with all of this downtime? You’ve probably seen articles about what to do in your free time—from painting and reading to meditating and learning something new. For those who chose the learn something […]

todayApril 6, 2020 102

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Farmers destroy crops grown for restaurants, hotels

ORLANDO, Fla. (UPI) -- U.S. farmers have destroyed millions of pounds of perishable food like tomatoes, lettuce and green beans because growers lost a vast number of customers after the coronavirus pandemic struck. "It's a catastrophe, it really is," said Tony DiMare, a long-time tomato grower based in Palm Beach County, Fla. DiMare said he let 10 million pounds of tomatoes rot on the farm in a region south of Miami because no market existed for them. "It's been a […]

todayApril 6, 2020 91

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How video and Instagram has been important in marketing strategies

Video marketing is high in demand and will fuel more traffic, conversion, and leads in 2020. A video, if well-crafted, will impact product and service purchases in a significant way, especially when the millennials are concerned. To make a video that works best for your product and brand, you will need to learn three key rules. Firstly, you need to know the tidbits of what makes a successful Instagram video campaign. Secondly, you should explore ways to organize and use […]

todayApril 5, 2020 29

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CDC issues domestic travel advisories for N.Y., N.J., Conn., as coronavirus deaths double

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged residents of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to avoid non-essential travel to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The CDC issued the Domestic Travel Advisory discouraging travel out of the three areas that have become hotspots in the global COVID-19 pandemic for 14 days, excluding employees of critical infrastructure such as trucking, public health professionals, financial services and food supply. The United States leads all nations with 124,763 […]

todayMarch 29, 2020 56

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FDA fast-tracks 15-minute COVID-19 test

WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked the authorization of a COVID-19 test that could produce results in less than 15 minutes, the maker of the test said. The FDA granted the emergency use authorization Friday. Abbott Laboratories said the test can produce positive test results in 5 minutes and negative results in 13 minutes. The test is performed on the manufacturer's 7-pound ID NOW platform. "Because of its small size, it can be used in more […]

todayMarch 29, 2020 43

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The week in business: throwing billions at the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic

By now, you probably know every detail about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak in the entire world and how it has engulfed 198 countries. The news channels are filled with stories about people practicing social distancing and living in isolation through this grim situation. The US is one of the worst-hit areas, with 68,000 people reportedly affected, with over 1,000 people dead. Under such a grave scenario, it’s only obvious that it’s economic conditions of the US will experience a negative […]

todayMarch 29, 2020 132

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Ten tax tips for your new small business

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. You finally get to choose what time to go to work, the services to provide, and who to hire. However, life can get busy and you may end up with small business surprises that carry a hefty price tag. One of those scenarios is when you realize the government is asking for more than you planned. Managing your budget on your first small business can be nerve-racking and probably the most difficult […]

todayMarch 28, 2020 25

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