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Opinion: Americans Failed Walmart Workers
After all the hype regarding Walmart employees’ discontent with their employer, the long holiday weekend apparently went on without any major concerns for the money-making conglomerate. Walmart made...
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US Economy Adds 155K Jobs; Rate Remains 7.8 Percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 155,000 jobs in December, a steady gain that shows hiring held up during the tense negotiations to resolve the fiscal cliff. The solid job growth wasn’t enough to...
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1st Woman To Lead In Combat ‘Thrilled’ With Change
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former U.S. Army Capt. Linda L. Bray says her male superiors were incredulous upon hearing she had ably led a platoon of military police officers through a firefight during the...
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Obama Pitching Job-Creation Proposal On Road For Next 3 Days
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is kicking off three days of travel to rally support for the job-creation and economic proposals he unveiled in his State of the Union address. Obama will...
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Obama: ‘There’s No Magic Bullet Here’ To Revive Economy
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama pushed for a higher minimum wage at a re-opened manufacturing plant Wednesday because he says Americans who work full time should not be in poverty. The...
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Best Resources For Job Seekers In Charlotte
File photo of job applicants. (Credit: John Moore/Getty Images) Economic growth is expected to remain at a low ebb for 2013. According to the National Association for Business Economics (NABE), the...
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How Studying Your Taxes Can Help Your Career
By Laura Vanderkam, CBS MoneyWatch (CBSMoneyWatch) I spent a chunk of time earlier this week adding up my 1099s (statements of freelance income). I also added up all my business expenses to send those...
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AT&T Has Over 400 Jobs Available
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — AT&T says it’s looking to fill more than 400 openings in North Carolina, including more than 250 new jobs in dozens of locations statewide. The telecommunications company...
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170K Long-Term Jobless In NC Face Benefits Cutoff
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The decision of North Carolina lawmakers to cut the amount and length of state unemployment benefits is taking effect, and that means about 170,000 long-term jobless are losing...
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AT&T Hiring For Dozens Of New Jobs In SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — AT&T is hiring for dozens of new jobs in South Carolina. The telecommunications company said Tuesday that it will hire about 60 new technician and retail positions. The...
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S.C. Boeing Expansion To Continue Apace In 2014
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The expansion by Boeing in South Carolina will continue quickly during the new year. Hundreds of jobs will be coming to the Charleston area as the aeronautics company...
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Tips For Improving Small Business Websites
Maintaining a website for your small business is a necessary step in today’s increasingly online world. However, even if your business has a website, you may not be fully taking advantage of it. Below...
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Thank You Uncle Sam: Top Government Resources For Small Businesses
Small businesses are always looking for ways to reduce costs. Put your tax dollars to work by using government resources to grow your small business. There is an overwhelming number of free services...
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Using Social Media To Grow A Small Business
It’s no secret that social media has had a meteoric rise over the last decade. Even just ten years ago, relatively few businesses invested time and money into building websites. Today, social media has...
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Tips For Conducting Market Research (Without Spending A Fortune)
Nearly every business, large and small, requires effective marketing campaigns in some form in order to be financially viable. Depending on the size and demand of your business, conducting the market...
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Small Business Saturday: A Government Initiative Gaining Momentum
During November and December, businesses historically enjoy a boost in revenue as people begin shopping for the holidays. In fact, holiday shopping on average can account for about 40 percent of a...
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Create A Strong Brand By Considering Customer Touchpoints
Consumer experience and engagement is an area of marketing every company should consider and cultivate. Improving the brand experience at every touchpoint is one way to create and retain a strong brand...
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Breakrooms: Keeping Your Employees Caffeinated & Content
While businesses often renovate work areas, many breakrooms remain basic, with only vending machines of soda and junk food. Other times, the break area shares space with stacked boxes. The tips below...
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Client Referrals: The Key To Growing A Small Business
Selling is an important part of a small business. But the best way to grow a business is by getting new business without the hard sell. Your business can accomplish growth without a hard sale through...
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Business Security: 5 Simple Ways To Keep Files Safe
As hackers make it their mission to find sensitive data, and large companies like Target are recovering from costly data breaches, it’s more important than ever to keep your digital files safe. But...
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