The new world of business computers
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 | (BPT) - Choice is great, right? It sure is, except when the options leave your head spinning. Businesses have a lot to consider when purchasing computers these days with touch screen laptops, Chromebooks, Windows 8 vs. Windows 7, and choosing between desktop computers, laptops and even tablets.This... More >>
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Rising emergency department visits driving demand for nurses
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 | (BPT) - Catastrophes like the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 in San Francisco and the Boston Marathon bombings have highlighted the extraordinary work of emergency departments (ED) and their indispensable role in health care. While disasters such as these are rare, emergency medicine pla... More >>
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Ice is nice: 5 simple steps to maintain your commercial ice machine
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 | (BPT) - It’s easy for restaurants and other food service businesses to forget about one of the hardest working pieces of equipment in their kitchens: the commercial ice machine. But ice is critical to the storage, preparation and distribution of items on your menu, and must be treated like fo... More >>
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Small business 101: What you may not know about your credit card processor
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 | (BPT) - Small businesses comprise approximately 50 percent of the total working U.S. population. In 2011, non-employer small businesses alone generated $989.6 billion total revenues, according to Business Insider. Small businesses are vital to a thriving local community, a successful national econo... More >>
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Turn your tax refund into savings
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 | (BPT) - Millions of Americans get a refund on their taxes each year. If you are one of them, why not use part of your refund to save for the future with a Series I Savings Bond from the U.S. Department of the Treasury? You can invest as little as $50 in this affordable, safe and convenient savings ... More >>
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Know what employers want before applying to be in law enforcement
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 | (BPT) - With the economy improving, more job opportunities are appearing, giving today’s students openings to show prospective employers their skills and professional talents. However, the job market is still competitive, and students need to know – and then acquire – the skills p... More >>
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Three big ways small-business owners can save on taxes
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 | (BPT) - If you own a small business, every dollar matters - especially when it comes to taxes. Whether your business is a partnership or corporation, Uncle Sam offers some sizeable deductions to lower your liability, allowing you to put those dollars toward capital and employees... More >>
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Small business owners: Your reputation may be at risk because of outdated technology
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 | (BPT) - Smart business owners know how important it is to preserve their company’s reputation, but many may not realize the extent to which their current and potential customers care about the technology they use.According to a recent survey, more than two-thirds of consumers think the use of... More >>
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Aviation Rescue Swimmer: 'So others may live'
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 | (BPT) - When lives are on the line, Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers answer the call. These brave men and women embody the courage of America’s Navy – often going into harm’s way to complete their rescue missions in some of the most extreme environments imaginable.As an Aviation Resc... More >>
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Business owners: Resolve to use your time for growth in 2014
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 | (BPT) - Each year offers a chance for new beginnings – an opportunity for people to reflect on the past and make personal resolutions to use their time effectively to prosper in the year ahead. The same is true for businesses, as entrepreneurs and business owners set new strategic goals and p... More >>
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Successful restaurant kitchens have 5 indispensable pieces of cooking equipment
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| (BPT) - Whether it’s a quaint corner cafe, the newest chain in the neighborhood or a high-end steak house with the city’s hottest chef, every restaurant owner and manager knows what’s in the kitchen can make or break a business. Bottom line: good restaurant equipment is a must.The... More >>
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Get back to basics with your business technology
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| (BPT) - Technology can do a lot for home offices as well as small and medium-size businesses, but choosing and investing in the appropriate level of technology can sometimes feel overwhelming and time-consuming. Business owners and consumers alike sometimes overspend on technology rather than selec... More >>
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Top apps help keep small-business owners efficient and on the go
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 | (BPT) - With all the buzz surrounding business use of “cloud computing,” you might think the concept of conducting business anywhere – on the road, in the board room, on a soccer field or in the gym – was a new one. But small-business owners (SBOs) have been working on the g... More >>
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Small business owners: Demand more from your tech [Infographic]
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(BPT) - For the fifth consecutive year, Brother International conducted its Annual Small Business Survey. This year’s survey focused on small business owner’s adoption of technology, what technology they are investing in and what they are using it for. Survey benchmarks revealed th... More >>
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Smart ways for small business owners to spend their cash this spring
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 | (BPT) - Tax season is a headache for most people, and small business owners are no exception. In fact, nearly six out of 10 small business owners in America say taxes are one of the top factors affecting their success, according to the Bank of America Small Business Owner Report.Yet the potential o... More >>
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Building your professional brand
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 | Personal branding is an elusive topic to most people, yet it is important for career success. Wise professionals with career success know it can mean the difference between landing that dream job and never getting noticed.So what do you think of when you hear the word “professional brand?" Si... More >>
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Elevator manufacturer goes for gold in Hanover, PA [Infographic]
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(BPT) - Schindler’s 150,000+ square foot state-of-the-art LEED Gold certified manufacturing facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania focuses on the fabrication of components visible to customers, like doors, entrances and elevator cab interiors. It is the first elevator manufacturing facility in Nor... More >>
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Commercial refrigeration: Sizzling insight on the coolest part of your food service business
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| (BPT) - There are a number of ingredients that go into creating a successful food service business, but arguably one of the most important is the refrigeration system. Not all refrigerators and coolers are created equal, and what works for one business may not be best for the next.Here are some of ... More >>
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Best business investment for 2014: Fueling employee engagement
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 | (BPT) - Do your employees feel personally connected to the organization they work for? Would they recommend your workplace to others? If the answer to any of those questions is “no,” you’re far from alone. Employee engagement is way down, so low that a recent study found that two-... More >>
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Thinking about writing off Social Security? Not so fast
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 | (BPT) - Social Security is a hot topic these days. Unfortunately, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to planning for Social Security. And that could have significant consequences.A recent nationwide omnibus survey of 1,007 adults in the United States shows that despite the constant ... More >>
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