Category: Business
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Small Business Week Day 3
National Small Business Week continues today as the Small Business Administration (SBA) travels to Atlanta, where Deputy Administrator Doug Kramer and small business experts address the current and future small business field, and New York, as Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet and Mike Muse connect with and describe the opportunities for millennial entrepreneurs.
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SBA, NWBC, Microsoft, NAWRB: Small Business Week
National Small Business Week is in full swing and the Small Business Administration (SBA), National Women’s Business Center (NWBC), Microsoft and NAWRB are doing our part to promote and recognize our nation’s small businesses.
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National Small Business Week May 1-7, 2016!
This year’s theme is “Dream Big, Start Small.” The SBA starts the week in the capital awarding outstanding small businesses in Washington, D.C. and hosting events throughout the United States. To view a complete list of the SBA’s Small Business Week events, please click here.
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Creating a Culture in a Virtual Company
Working from home has grown significantly in prevalence during the last decade. Innovative employment ideologies, companies with flexible schedules and advances in technology have all helped make going into the office increasingly optional.
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Four Tips to Take Care of Yourself at Work
Working takes a lot out of you. Not allowing yourself enough time to recharge affects your entire week and may prevent you from enjoying your days off. And what is the point of working if we cannot enjoy the fruits of our labor?
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HISPANIC HOMEOWNERSHIP CONTINUES UPWARD TRAJECTORY
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and the Hispanic Wealth Project recently released the2015 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report revealing that while the national homeownership rate dwindles, Hispanic homeownership continues its rise. The report reveals that homeownership among Hispanics outpaces that of all other demographics, achieving a net gain of 245,000 owner…
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REDUCED MORTGAGE BALANCES
For the first time since the housing bubble, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) may soon begin reducing mortgage balances for homeowners. According to an article from the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has approved a plan for the Enterprises to reduce the mortgage balances of strained borrowers. This…
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SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON YOU
A recent survey reveals that over half of American workers feel they are significantly affected by a lack of sleep, a phenomenon that may only worsen with daylight savings time taking effect this past weekend. The study was conducted online on behalf of CareerBuilder by Harris Poll and surveyed over 3,200 employees ages 18 and…
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Mentorship: A Boon for Enterprising Women
Who is a Mentor? Who comes to your mind when you think of the word mentor? Someone older, who has a lot of experience, a favorite teacher from high school, maybe. After all, the word mentor refers to a knowledgeable advisor who can play a key role in your life and career.
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day, as our generation knows it, is a day for celebrating love. Several dozens of roses, numerous boxes of chocolates and gifts are exchanged on February 14, across the globe. But do you know the history behind this holiday of the hearts?