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It goes without saying that everyone is struggling with today’s current economic situation. You or someone you know has definitely been affected by how things have changed. However, when it comes down to it, some industries are struggling more than others. Although some industries are struggling, there may be some benefit in it for you. 1. Retail Retailers are losing money ...

Few movie scenes are as satisfying as when three secretaries take revenge on their obnoxious boss by kidnapping him in "9 to 5." On Thursday, the Broadway version opens, and the abused assistants — fed up with his sexist, lying and hypocritical habits — tie up the tyrant and take control at work. Offstage that's a felony, of course. And while ...

The production and distribution of video has long been a mainstay in the marketing campaigns of global brands, governments, and NGOs. Now, thanks to the Internet, small businesses can also benefit from the power of video to reach their customers and drive their brand recognition. Here are a few tips on how to maximize your video campaigns: 1. Shoot video that ...

Sly Kodrin, vice-president for operations at a hinge manufacturing company in Alliance, Ohio, likes to maintain a shop floor that balances passion with productivity, allowing his 75 employees to listen to music and socialize, as long as it does not interfere with their work. But when a stamping press operator brought golf clubs to work one day and began swinging at ...

As the economic crisis gathered steam last year, Americans became increasingly stressed out and experienced worsened mental health — a trend that continues today, according to a landmark Gallup-Healthways poll out this week. Done nearly every day in 2008 and still ongoing, the survey of 355,334 people is believed to be the largest, longest and most thorough poll showing how emotional ...

After eight bank failures through Aug. 1 this year, business owners are wondering if they can bank on their money being safe. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) offers coverage up to $100,000 for deposits per bank, but many business owners have bigger accounts. "Security for the business owner is the No. 1 priority," says Peter Miralles, president of Atlanta Wealth ...

Here’s a step-by-step approach to help you decide which program can best serve your business accounting needs: 1. Determine and create a list of the specific types of accounting functions you want to perform. At a minimum, the software should handle cash disbursement and cash receipts, post all charges to the profit-and-loss statement automatically, and offer a complete reporting package. Reports ...

Can't get that beautiful dress to stop clinging to your tights? Your children refuse to eat dinner? Or even stuck on how to take the perfect revenge on a cheating partner? If so, read our new weekly column, compiled from our readers' very own top tips. From the household to fashion and the family, everything you've ever needed to know... How ...

For Marsha Bills, mailing holiday cards is, well, so yesterday. These days, she e-mails her greetings instead. "Cards to me have become almost archaic because they're one-dimensional," said Ms. Bills, an ardent fan of technology. "Sending e-mails are paperless. They're frugal. There's just no downside. You can save them and play them repeatedly." She and millions of others are part ...

With $4-a-gallon gas prices threatening to put the brakes on summer road trips, would-be motorists may be looking for extra guidance on routes that are truly worth the trip. Rand McNally offers five suggestions with its 2009 Best of the Road awards, announced this week and outlined in its 2009 road atlas. Now in their eighth year, the awards lay out ...

 Check out this article.  It's good news at a time when there's so much overwhelming bad news.  These companies have managed to avoid laying off employees when some of the largest employers make that the first thing they do when times get tough.

* Start each day with a happy attitude * Greet each person you meet with enthusiasm * Delight in the simple joy of a long walk * Don't be afraid to stick your head out of the window * Don't hold grudges for very long * Support those in need of a friend * Explore everything as you walk through ...

We had a Family Reunion at Brandy Wine Park in Pennyslvania, in 2008. It was really a nice day out doors. We ate at the park and they had a train ride that went all the way arund the park. So that we could site see. They served food and drinks. Everyone got more then enough sun it was so hot ...

"An individual told me he was allergic to unemployment."

TORONTO — The new BlackBerry model should be coming to North America within a month now that Research In Motion has started selling it in Germany and Chile. The BlackBerry Bold is a high-end BlackBerry that has twice the screen resolution of current models made by RIM. The Bold, or 9000, matches the resolution, but not the size, of the screen ...

In an extreme case that has made headlines across the nation, a court has been asked to consider whether a mother's love for her son — and that of his grandparents too — was so intense, it could be considered a form of child abuse. The case centers on the overprotective mother and grandparents of a 12-year-old boy known only as ...

If we’ve learned anything from Al Gore, it is that each of us has a responsibility to protect Earth. But can your individual effort amount to much in the face of multinational polluters and doom-and-gloom projections? Sure, it can. To get you started, here are some tips for making your work commute more environmentally friendly. h4. Work from Home More than ...

By Janet Barclay, MVA Life today consists of a flurry of activities, including work, shopping, family, household chores, social engagements, community service, continuing education; the list goes on and on. In fact, there may be days when you find yourself eating “on the run” or while you are working, or rushing from one place to another with little or no ...

This is an article I found that helps you protect your money and assets in this recession.

As the economy weakens and prices soar on everything from gas to groceries, Americans are looking for quick ways to cut their expenses and hold on to more cash. Fortunately there are plenty of ways to chop your spending without a lot of time or hassle. Some of these cuts will save you just a few dollars, while others can net ...