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US economy grows at modest 1.9% rate in third quarter
WASHINGTON — The U. S. economy slowed to a modest growth rate of 1.9% in the summer as consumer spending downshifted and businesses continued to trim their investments in response to trade war uncertainty and a weakening global economy. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that the July-September performance for
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Get, Set, Fail......Five Common Mistakes New Franchisees Make In the First Year
Credit : Pexels So. You’re the proud owner of a brand new franchise business. You did your research, explored all of the options, investigated the legals fully and you’re confident that the franchise you’ve chosen to invest in is the right one for you. You’re fully behind the product or service that you’re going to be
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How Old National Bank unlocks the power of disability inclusion
By Corliss Garner Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer What if your business gained access to a largely untapped talent pool of
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10 Habits of Successful Real Estate Investors
Joint ventures, wholesaling and property management are just a few of the ways investors can profit from real estate, but it takes a little savvy to become successful in this competitive arena. While certain universities offer coursework and programs that specifically benefit real estate investors, a degree is not nece
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Three Replacements for Stretch IRAs
The elimination of the Stretch IRA is a game changer, especially for parents who were considering bequeathing savings in IRAs to their kids. "For a lot of people, the bulk of their wealth has been established in their IRAs," said Michael Repak, vice president and senior estate planner with Janney Montgomery Scott. "Thi
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Why CEOs Of SMBs Make Easy Cyber Targets
Worried that junior- and mid-level road warriors might make your company vulnerable to a cyberattack? When it comes to digital security, your weakest security link is more likely to be a company leader, according to a new study. In the C-suite, there’s often a significant gap between the real and perceived risk of cybe
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Small Business Owners Ask: Am I Paying My Employees The Right Salary?
By Rieva Lesonsky Survey after survey of small business owners indicates that attracting and keeping employees is one of the biggest challenges today. And with the unemployment rate still low, that problem is not likely to go away soon. A few months ago we noted that, according to a survey from Kelton Global, commissio
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Why To Invest in Your Business’ Cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year it’s more important than ever for small businesses to have powerful protocols in place to protect against fraud.
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Any successful business knows the value of
Any successful business knows the value of creating bonds with its stakeholders—that they will reap the benefits of strong connections forged with