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Marketing ideas for your business

If you own a small business, then you will always be on the lookout for new and improved ways to market it. Marketing is quintessential to your success. Fail in this area, and you will not reach the number of sales you need to survive. Marketing is all about promoting our business in as many ways as possible. To help get you thinking here are a few ideas: Marketing your business to the local community Even if most of your […]

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Villa Grove sells water, wastewater systems

VILLA GROVE -- Illinois American Water (IAW) announced on September 22 the acquisition of Villa Grove's water and wastewater systems. The newly acquired systems add approximately 1,489 water and 1,069 wastewater customers to the Company’s eastern Illinois service area. The purchase was at the cost of $11 million. “Our team is excited to serve our new customers in Villa Grove and expand our footprint in Douglas County,” said IAW president Justin Ladner. “Since 2020, we have had the privilege of […]

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Technology News

Keeping hackers, snoops at bay

The internet has made our lives easier in so many ways, but with that convenience comes a certain amount of risk. We now do more online than ever before – we bank, shop, and socialize online. And as we do these things, we leave ourselves open to hackers and snoops who want to steal our information or use our identities for their own gain. There are steps we can take to secure our online activities and keep these digital criminals […]

todaySeptember 26, 2022 53

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Business News

Five employee retention strategies

Keeping your employees happy is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Happy employees mean lower turnover rates and less time and money spent on recruiting and training new employees. In this blog post, we will discuss five strategies that you can use to improve employee retention in your organization. Offer competitive employee salaries and benefits One of the most important factors in employee retention is compensation. If your employees feel that they are not being […]

todaySeptember 26, 2022 112

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Automotive News

Buying a used car in an expanding used car market

When money gets tight, people naturally find a way to reduce their spending. When it comes to necessities, however, they could need to spend a decent amount. There are multiple ways of going about this, especially when it comes to a car that’s starting to fall apart. It’s natural to start doing DIY repairs or getting affordable replacements done, but there comes a point when you’d need to consider replacing it. Getting a used car is a natural way of […]

todaySeptember 23, 2022 69

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Kraken announces leadership succession plan

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Business Wire) -- Kraken, one of the world’s leading crypto platforms, today announced that COO Dave Ripley will succeed co-founder and CEO Jesse Powell. Powell will become chairman of the board of directors. Ripley will assume the role of CEO after Kraken completes a COO search. “Dave’s proven leadership and experience give me great confidence that he’s the ideal successor. [He is] the best person to lead Kraken through its next era of growth,” said Powell. “I look […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 66

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Federal Reserve raises interest rate by 0.75%

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and members of the Federal Open Markets Committee voted Wednesday to raise the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points. WASHINGTON (UPI) -- The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.75% Wednesday in its latest move to fight the highest inflation in 40 years. The highly anticipated move boosts the federal funds rate to the range of 3% to 3.25% after it remained near zero as recently as March. The Federal Open Market […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 126

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Business News

Building a successful boating business

A business of a travel-related nature is extremely popular right now. There is an increasing number of people choosing to launch a business. The great thing about these businesses is that they’re super versatile. They can cater to a diverse range of clientele, from families wanting an exciting getaway to businesses wanting luxe team getaways.  If you’ve decided to start a boating business, you’re most likely wondering where to start. There’s a lot to think about and consider. This ranges […]

todaySeptember 17, 2022 84

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Business & Lifestyle

Ensuring a business’ smooth operations

It's crucial to make sure every machine in the manufacturing process is operating properly, whether it's a laser cutter or an office printer, efficiency is key to success. Since they are crucial to the facility's smooth functioning, they must continue to function at their highest level. Machine performance must be at its peak for the firm to thrive, meet productivity targets, and maintain a productive and stress-free workplace. For some advice on how to maintain machinery in good operating order, […]

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