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What is intranet and why do you need it?

When someone says intranet, adjectives such as old, out-dated, and inconvenient come to mind. While that may have been true decades ago, today, the situation is completely different. Corporate intranets successfully keep up with the latest technological advancements. They are user friendly, well designed, and engaging enough. More importantly, this business solution boosts communication, engagement, and collaboration among employees among other things. That is what makes the intranet a great tool for any organization. Luckily to employers, the intranet provides […]

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Study: Statins cut heart attack, stroke risk even in older adults

CHICAGO (UPI) -- Older adults can reduce risk for a fatal heart attack or stroke by 20 percent by taking a prescription statin drug, according to a study published Tuesday by JAMA. Those over age 75 who were newly prescribed the cholesterol-lowering drugs were 25 percent less likely to die during the seven-year study period than those who didn't take them, the researchers said. "Our results held even in those over age 90 and in those with dementia," co-author Dr. […]

todayJuly 7, 2020 34

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Ten ways to increase business profits

In the USA, small and medium enterprise (SME) businesses created about 1.9 million jobs in 2015. That said, not all SMEs are profitable. According to researchers, almost two out of three businesses don't record any profits or increase in earnings from the previous year of establishment. In business and finance, the rule of thumb is that you can't increase your earnings directly.  So, without putting proper strategies in place, small business owners might not make reasonable profits. The key to […]

todayJuly 7, 2020 55

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How to launch a small business in 2020

Trying to find the right career path in 2020 is something that you need to consider. Since the coronavirus pandemic, many people have been forced to rethink their career options. Many people are also having to prepare for the possibility of losing their jobs once lockdown restrictions are lifted. As such, it is important to make sure you focus on finding a new career path.  You have a lot to think about. There are several things that might play a […]

todayJuly 4, 2020 66

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Why aren’t Americans aren’t saving for retirement?

Recent months have shown us just how fragile the status quo we take for granted has always been. It’s shown us that no job is that secure. No business is completely bulletproof. And that no future is as certain or secure as we’d like to believe. Everything has changed, except life’s two constants… death and taxes. The current administration may want to return to normal. However, there's many of us who should take the time to reassess, to take stock. […]

todayJuly 1, 2020 64

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Environmentalists see opportunities as electric bike sales boom during pandemic

When the lockdown hit in March, sales of regular push bikes soared. People who were furloughed saw the impromptu sabbatical as a once-in-a-career opportunity to get fit and enjoy the outdoors. But the more people explored the idea of cycling everywhere, the more enamored they became with emerging e-bike technology. Things, they discovered, were very different in the bike market from their expectations. Technology had moved on, and they suddenly found out that bicycles were way more practical that they […]

todayJuly 1, 2020 25

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Three essential ways to protecting your business

With all the time, effort and money we invest in our businesses, it is no wonder that we want to protect them from all possible threats. Sadly, many things can endanger the success and longevity of our business. However, the good news is that by educating ourselves on what these menaces are, we can put measures in place to prevent damages to companies.  Insurance  One of the most straightforward ways you can protect your business is to make you have […]

todayJune 30, 2020 28

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Visiting Europe’s great libraries

As we've had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here's a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe at the other end of this crisis. For travelers with an interest in the evolution of Western culture, a stop at one of Europe's grand libraries is an unforgettable experience. Many of them offer the chance to connect with books and documents that changed the course […]

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Four great ways to updating your office space

If you are a sole trader, or you are the head of a larger business operation, your office space will be very important to you. Taking pride in both the appearance, layout and quality of the office space you provide to your employees is vital. If you have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you might have had to pack up your office space. You've also had to send your employees home for a time. Once this pandemic is over, […]

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