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remote worker U.S. businesses

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How American businesses fail to benefit from growing remote worker demo

With more US workers embracing the options of remote work, it is impossible for businesses to ignore the trend. According to studies, approximately 70% of the global workforce work remote at least once a week. In other words, 1 in 7 employees in the world doesn’t work from the office all the time. In the U.S., the trend is to reach 5 million in 2019. By 2020, half of the working population in North America will have a remote desk. […]

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safe exercising alone

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Staying safe when exercising alone: tips to follow

We all know that regular exercise is crucial for a healthy mind and body. You should aim to get at least thirty minutes each day, and while some like to do this with a buddy, others would rather go it alone. Unfortunately, the world is sometimes a dangerous place, with injuries, attacks and more affecting men and women alike. That being said, no one should have to be stuck on a treadmill out of fear. Exercising alone may come with […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 81

business software

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How software is changing modern business

The world of technology is fast paced and ever changing, and as business owners, it’s our job to keep up. We’re at a stage now where business software isn’t just a luxury but vital if you want to succeed, with manual methods being so slow that you could be jeopardizing your entire venture. Here’s what you need to know about business software: Automate where possible One of the best things about business software is that it enables us to automate […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 31

financial piggy bank

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Money Watch: Financial precautions everyone should take

Protecting your finances is an ongoing battle that everyone needs to start taking seriously. As with most things in life, prevention is the best form of protection. It’s imperative that you learn to take the necessary steps to keep your financial situation in great health.    The hardest challenge is knowing which precautions need to be taken. Focus on the following the four cornerstones, and you will be just fine. Let’s get to work. Prepare for problems, as they're not […]

todayJanuary 15, 2019 30

college test prep scams

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College test prep scams are happening

Recently, we heard about scams targeting parents of high school students preparing for college. The scammers claim to be from The College Board – the organization responsible for the PSAT and SAT tests. They call or email you, asking for credit card numbers so they can send PSAT prep materials that the student has supposedly requested. Often the scammers have the student’s name, address and phone number – making them seem more believable. Except your student didn’t ask for materials, […]

todayJanuary 14, 2019 17

Illinois rail

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$2 billion Illinois rail project falls behind high-speed targets

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- Amtrak riders are still waiting for higher train speeds along the Chicago-to-St. Louis route. Officials promised travel at up to 110 mph along the line as part of a nearly $2-billion dollar project largely funded by Federal economic stimulus dollars awarded under then-President Barack Obama. Recent projections had trains reaching 90 mph on a portion of the trip in 2018, but the timetable now has been pushed into this year. Installing and testing new federally-mandated […]

todayJanuary 14, 2019 75

family

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Reasons to seek support from a family lawyer

Our families are a major part of our day to day lives. Our entire lifestyle tends to revolve around them, their wants and their needs. It’s important to remember that there are laws and rules in place that can help you to give your family the best quality of life possible without facing unjust difficulties along the way. If you do find that you are facing problems with providing your family (little ones in particular) with what they are entitled […]

todayJanuary 14, 2019 23

speed dial

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Contacts every small business should have on speed dial

Running a small business is by no means an easy feat, considering the majority of small business owners tend take on the bulk of work within their business themselves. Putting the weight of the consumer world on your own shoulders can ensure that you maintain maximum control over your professional proceedings, but it can also lead to problems developing down the line. You can find that you buckle and burn yourself out, failing to complete tasks or completing tasks to […]

todayJanuary 13, 2019 60

Lambert St. Louis

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Two-alarm fire prompts temporary evacuation at Lambert Airport

ST. LOUIS (UPI) -- Firefighters in St. Louis extinguished a fire at Lambert International Airport that prompted evacuations Sunday morning. The blaze began at 7:30 a.m. at the Southwest Airlines cargo terminal in the top copper layer and the underlying concrete structure in the roof of Terminal 1 of the airport, Jeff Lea with the St. Louis Lambert International Airport said, according to Missouri news station KMOV. Lea added the area was evacuated of all passengers and staff for about […]

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