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Mortgage 101: Am I Preapproved or Prequalified?
Have you ever wondered what it meant to be preapproved or prequalified for mortgages? You may have just assumed that those terms were interchangeable, but they’re not. Before you rush out to find your next home, thinking that you’ll have no trouble getting the funds together, take the time to learn how these terms differ …
Why Modern Networking Still Requires Business Cards
In the share-crazy, real-time culture of the digital age, printing services for traditional business collateral like business cards can seem obsolete. But modern networking still includes face-to-face conversations and accommodates classic communication manners that serious people convey — no matter how they meet someone — with things like a firm handshake, handwritten notes and business …
The Beatle’s Influence In The London Musicals
Formed in 1960 by a group of English teenagers in Liverpool, The Beatles is undoubtedly the most successful music band of all time. Rock music is what it is today through the influence of ‘The Beatles’. This music band used the early rock music genre, ‘the skiffle’, later improving it by incorporating other styles such …
5 Awesome Places You Can Go to Get Swag From Your Favorite TV Show
Looking for creative ways to display your loyalty to a beloved television series or character? If so, you’re in luck. There are many awesome places you can go to find swag from your favorite TV show. Here are five of them: eMerchandise.com. This site specializes in selling licensed products of all types, and is packed …
How Can A Small Business Utilize Local SEO?
For small businesses, competing against Goliath national chains on search results pages can seem like a losing proposition. Granted, Google and its competitors are now giving more weight to local results, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t load your sling and aim high. Focus on these local SEO efforts to reach your local customers when …
Happy Truckers Drive Safety and Profitability
Driver turnover, known as churning in the trucking industry, is a very expensive and time-consuming issue for trucking companies, mainly because recruiting and training new commercial drivers is a huge undertaking. But churning also impacts safety and employee morale. That is, safety data reveals that truckers who change jobs frequently have more crashes than those …
Make A Good Impression With Proper Business Card Etiquette
Etiquette is important in business relationships. A proper handshake, a friendly phone demeanor and exemplary table manners can go a long way in developing important connections. Even something as simple as exchanging business cards comes with a set of social expectations – some of which may not be obvious. Be Respectful The first rule of …
More Than Mickey Mouse: 5 Reasons To Move To Orlando
There are many benefits to relocating to the Sunshine State. In addition to enjoying fabulous weather throughout the year, residents are able to take advantage of local discounts and immediate access to popular attractions. Regardless of what some may think, there is more to the Orlando than Mickey Mouse. Orlando is centrally located in Florida …
The Evolution Of Italian Fashion
Italy is known for its many famous fashion designers. Many brand names exist in Italy such as; Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Valentino, Versace and Gucci. These renown fashion designers make Italy one of the most desired event destinations for fashion shows. Italian style is celebrated worldwide as being unique amongst other competitors. Fashion …
5 UK Businesses That Lost Data In 2012
Companies big or small, rely on computer systems to actually work and be productive 24 hours a day, there are however, times when these computer systems go down and data is lost. The results for 2012 were absolutely shocking! Let’s run through 5 of the massive corporations and governments that lost their data due to …
20 Awesome Examples of 2013 Design Trends
Design is one of those things which changes regularly. Design trends that were hot and popular last year, are not necessarily as popular this year. Peoples opinions change, as do peoples tastes, and as designers we need to make sure we keep on top of the latest design trends to ensure we’re able to do …
Hiring a Web Designer: Do’s and Don’ts
Finding a qualified web designer to ensure your business website attracts your target customers and converts traffic to sales can feel like a Herculean task. How does a business owner sort through all the options to get the right web design team — for the right price? To start, make sure you have a good …