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Stop Pumping Gas: Ten Hot Home Office Jobs
(This article originally ran at the height of the gas crisis a few years ago…) With fuel prices topping four dollars per gallon in some states, many Americans want to keep their paychecks in their pockets and out of their gas tanks. Thanks to cheap Internet access and fast computers, some workers can perform their…
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Top Ten Signs Your Debt Consolidation Company Is Trying to Bankrupt You
Americans who once thought that open lines of credit were as good as money in the bank have been getting some rude awakenings. Applications for emergency lines of credit for medical bills are going up, while credit card companies are shrinking available credit limits, even for their best customers. Many of us may seek help…
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10 Six-Figure Jobs without a Professional Degree
Earning $100,000 in any profession requires a combination of hard work, career training, and personal experience. These ten jobs prove that you can grow your salary to six figures without a law degree or a medical school diploma. In all ten cases, online career training programs can help you learn the skills to pursue a…
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VoIP Phone Services Speed Adoption of Fixed-Mobile Convergence
At the most recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, executives from wireless phone companies mingled with power users and device manufacturers. Attendees remarked how a slowing global economy put even more demands on their businesses, pressed by customers who wanted to replace big travel budgets with effective collaboration solutions. According to press coverage of the…
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CRM Software Monitors Twitter, Facebook, Other Social Media Websites
Pipelines to social websites like Twitter and Facebook help customer service professionals solve problems and build relationships. Facebook’s founder appeared on Oprah. Jimmy Fallon and Ellen Degeneres interact with viewers on Twitter. Social Web sites have hit the pop culture tipping point, and customer relationship management professionals crave the ability to mine online services for…
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Is it possible to refinance a home that you are renting out?
You can still refinance a home that you rent to tenants, even if you never called that building your primary residence. However, new restrictions on mortgage funding make it more challenging than in previous years to find a lender willing to refinance your investment property. By following these four tips from financial experts, you can…
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From Wall Street to Main Street: Career Retraining for Finance Professionals
From large investment houses to community banks, financial institutions across the country have already felt the sting of the recession. According to the FDIC, over two dozen banks closed their doors since the start of 2008, with countless others merging in the wake of devalued market capitalization. Financial professionals ranked among the most laid-off Americans…
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Restoring Caller ID Data to VoIP Phone Calls
A handful of consumer VoIP phone systems strip calls of valuable data that companies use to provide better service. Developers offer solutions that blend VoIP phone technology with improved database tools. Enhanced caller ID, also known as CNAM, enables many modern customer relationship management systems. Banks, airlines, and even pizza delivery shops use CNAM to…
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Third Party Logistics Enhance Client Security
In today’s market, security is more important than ever. Not only must company leaders worry about the traditional challenges of theft and damage, they must also ensure compliance with state, national, and international regulations on product integrity. Implementing industry standard security protocols requires purchasing expensive equipment, hiring safety personnel, and training existing staff. Alternatively, many…
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Laid-Off Hospitality Workers Must Capitalize on Service Skills
Corporate travel plans often get cancelled quickly during recessions. Without a boost from company expense accounts, many full-service restaurants have cut back on operating hours or closed altogether. Budget woes tend to follow Americans home from work, too. Read the full article on Online-Education.net…
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Retired to Work: Successful New Businesses Started by Retirees
For some Americans, retirement involves moving somewhere sunny, enjoying afternoon tee times, and relaxing by the pool. After a few months of this permanent vacation, some of us might feel the need to get back into business. Other American retirees, feeling the pinch of a slumping stock market, may simply want to generate some extra…
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Broker Your Mortgage Career Into a New Job
Layoffs in the financial sector made national headlines throughout the second half of 2008. Many banks and finance companies publicly merged or closed, making many mortgage brokers redundant in an already struggling market. However, some brokers lost their jobs during the initial market erosion of 2007. Their experience shows that brokers who enhance their existing…