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Choosing the best venue for your August conference or convention

Those who have a conference to plan will certainly have a great number of things to think about. Of course, the individual in question will need to plan how the conference goes in terms of structure and what is going to be said. However, they also need to think about aspects such as where the conference venue is based and the date of the occasion. First and foremost, one of the most important aspects which must be considered is the […]

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Why companies and business owners may be concerned about stock prices in IPO offerings

The majority of business houses and companies owe great importance to their stock price. And still, they take part minimally in trading the business shares in the stock market. Businesses also get capital from the securities market when they initially sell their security to the public in a primary market, which gets termed as an IPO (Initial Public Offering) When all the shares get traded to a secondary market, the everyday investors sell and buy the stock and benefit from […]

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Taking proactive steps to settling and mitigating business debt

No one wants to remain in debt for a long time and answer to collection calls. However, obtaining credit is easy these days but managing debt is as hard as it can be without proper planning and process followed. If you want to keep your debts within your manageable level, then you will need to change your concept about debt in the first place. Most people obtain a loan or use their credit card without thinking about its consequences in […]

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The Capital One data breach: the potential fallout of one of America’s largest banks

Capital One suffered a massive data breach, which affected approximately 100 million Americans; unsurprisingly, they are facing major scrutiny. Lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee sent correspondence to Capital One and Amazon requesting information on the incident. As is the mainstay of modern data breaches, it would appear that getting educated in the ways of data security is low on the priority list. The hacker, a former Amazon Web Services (AWS) employee, has been arrested, and while the suspect, Paige […]

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Five business lending trends to watch out for in 2019

All aspects including business, technology and commerce are evolving, and the financial lending sector is not an exception. With 2019 halfway over, there are a couple of lending developments, which have taken companies and the financial industry by storm. One of the most significant changes is the digitalization of banks and online lending firms. It has made things easy for lenders, as well as entrepreneurs looking for fast, easy, and instant loans. The change has inspired numerous online lenders and […]

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Back-to-school sales tax holiday unlikely in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) -- Illinois is unlikely to join the list of states that offer a “back-to-school” sales tax holiday. Sales tax holidays are periods when specific goods are exempted from state, and sometimes local, sales taxes. Many states schedule the events for August when “back-to-school” shopping largely takes place. Illinois held a one-time sales tax holiday back in 2010, but Rob Karr, president of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, said it didn’t provide the boost some expected. “It […]

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Illinois study finds frogs most common animal found in prepackaged produce

CHAMPAIGN (The Center Square) -- A University of Illinois study that looked at wild animals found in prepackaged produce determined that frogs were more likely to turn up in your bagged salad than any other animal in what the authors said was an overlooked issue. The study concluded such incidents were rare, but that the public should be aware of the issue and more research should be done. “It's just something that we thought needed more attention than it has been given,” said […]

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Columnists

Best place for kidding around in Europe

I'm often inspired by families on the road. Last summer, on a ferry between Scotland's Oban and the Isle of Mull, I met a family from Texas. The parents were taking their kids on a year-long adventure through Europe and told me how they'd realized there's no better education or quality family time than traveling together — and I wholeheartedly agree. The key is balancing educational sightseeing with fun activities. After years of traveling with me around Europe, my kids […]

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Nine important things beginners should know about online business startups

These days, most folks are running an online business. Creating visibility of the online business isn't the task of the kids as one needs to invest a considerable amount of time in the research. If you are the one facing complicated issues while improving the appearance of the business, then it is your responsibility to promote it effectively. Do not forget to invest in a considerable amount of time in creating an effective campaign. If you are facing any complicated […]

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