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trucker fleet

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Have a fleet of truckers? How to tackle break time for your truckers

If you own a fleet of delivery drivers, the chances are that you’ve been keeping on top with recent ruptures in break legislation. State laws, like California’s meal time break law, outline that drivers should have a thirty-minute break for every five hours they spend on the road. Federal law, however, states that drivers should spend eleven out of fourteen hours on the road, with a ten-hour break between shifts. All of which must now be logged with installed truck […]

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large teams

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New study reveals having large teams in business isn’t always better

Businesses all around the world may need to reassess how they structure their teams. For the most part, large teams are the best as they have so many different minds working together. Smaller teams tend to try and make up for their lack of broad quality with a more creative mindset. This is natural in teams that are given projects as the more people who can work together, you will have a better result but fewer people in the project […]

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Harley Davidson

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Harley Davidson prepared to rent electric motorcycles to commuters

Commuting: the bane of working people’s lives. Heading to work may be difficult enough on a Monday morning, but when you are faced with a lengthy commute stuck in a packed carriage, pressed up against others with no personal space (and that’s if you manage to get onto the train or bus in the first place), it’s easy to feel filled with dread. You don’t get paid for this time and it’s something that you’re going to have to engage […]

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Why having a sense of humor can help your brand improve customer engagement

More and more brands are realizing what smart marketers have known for years: namely, that business doesn’t have to be serious business. This is particularly important in the social media age, with CEOs becoming publicly-accessible figures and light-hearted brand warfare becoming a near-constant part of social media activity. With customer engagement harder to achieve than ever before (there’s so much competition out there now, both for business and for entertainment), any business that wants to build and retain a valuable […]

todayMarch 9, 2019 76

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Gift ideas for that fitness fanatic in your life

Need to buy a gift for someone that loves their health and fitness? Here are a few ideas that could be worth considering. Smart fitness watch Smart fitness watches such as the FitBit have become very popular. They can record various stats from the amount of steps you’ve taken to your heart rate, which can be viewed in the form of charts using an app on your phone. As these watches can be quite expensive, try to shop around and […]

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How small businesses can ship their products safely and effectively

When you run a small business, it’s extremely easy to get caught up in the process of actually selling products to customers. But once a customer has clicked “buy” online, your journey hasn’t come to an end. Sure, you may well have secured a profit, but you’re going to have to actually get the item to them. Shipping is generally perceived to be a pretty straightforward process. But you do have to draw a few things into consideration when it […]

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Aguille du Midi French Alps France

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What’s new in France for 2019

France has a rich history, an impressive infrastructure, and a tourism industry trying valiantly to cope with its big crowds. Travelers who plan ahead enjoy big rewards. Paris' most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower, has a new look. A glass wall now rings its base for security reasons, with one access point at each side, meaning you can no longer wander freely under the tower. Visitors should allow an extra 30 minutes to go through screening. Also, summit tickets for the […]

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1905 Brewing Company Assumption

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Fire destroys Assumption brewery early Thursday

ASSUMPTION (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A local brewery in northeastern Christian County was destroyed in a fire during the early morning hours on Thursday, Feb. 28 and according to the owners of the business, its future is currently unknown. The 1905 Brewing Company, located on the 300 block of S. Chestnut St. in Assumption, was reported as ablaze around 4:30 a.m. Assumption Fire Department chief Herb Palmer reported that their department, with mutual aid from Pana and Moweaqua, were on site fighting […]

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service america

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Home warranty provider Service America shutting down after 43 years

In business, some companies are so old that they seem invincible. Sears, Kodak, Toys R’ Us – their former dominance made their inevitable fall unthinkable. And yet, as of 2019, all three companies have fallen. Taken down by market forces, they are no longer a part of the consumer landscape. In 2018, the home warranty industry lost one of its own in the same fashion. After 43 years in business, Service America, a company serving many Illinois based customers, has […]

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