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Resilience Stories: After Her Father Was Deported, She Bought and Expanded His New Jersey Restaurant

Success

At 29, she was the epitome of the American Dream, having come to the United States from Peru as a child, Morales was a college graduate, a homeowner living in Garfield, New Jersey, who held a sales and development management position at Blinds To Go. Such was the first hour or so of Lizeth Morales’ daybreak on Feb.

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The only way is ethics … the Workplace Cocktail Hour with David Sharp

Workplace Insight

He has strong and longstanding links with many people and organisations in the facilities, property, HR, Occupational Health, legal and other related sectors. In 2012 he took part in the Cape Argus (world’s largest competitive bike race), and cycled unsupported from Land’s End to John O’ Groats.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

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It’s important to pay attention to the business matters at hand along with their legal aspects and personalities, he adds. Proof it works: Schaus’s profits grew by 15% from 2011 to 2012 as a result of her partnerships. In 2012 I passed along between 35 and 40% of the work that came my way. Mike Kilchenstein.

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How to Name Your Business

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Is it legally available? Trademark Database at USPTO.gov to see if the name is legally trademarked. Digital Marketing Manager Business: CanvasPaintings.com , Brooklyn, New York Why this name? Sales rose by 23% in 2012. Is it easy to say? Play with rhymes and alliteration (Dunkin’ Donuts). It should roll off the tongue.

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What Happens to Your Digital Life When You Die?

Success

In 2012, Forever.com was launched to offer online storage to its users and a digital archive of their photos, potentially sowing the first seeds of what has over the years flourished into the business of managing one’s digital legacy. * * *. So, is there a future in the arena of managing the digital heirlooms we leave behind?

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After 22 excellent years, I’ve reached the salary cap–so, now what?

Office Dynamics

by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on MARCH 14, 2012 2:47PM. Question: “I have been with my firm as a legal secretary, purchaser, database manager, etc. However, at my last review, I was told I was getting to the cap for legal secretaries. Capped legal secretary. in ADMIN PRO FORUM. for 22 years. Any suggestions?”

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Is the Staffing Industry Facing a Kodak Moment?

Small Business Labs

Many in the industry also feel the threat posed by online talent marketplaces, freelancers management systems and independent contractors in general is minor or simply doesn't exist.  The more sophisticated the company, the more likely legal, HR, and even procurement have weighed in and said ‘The risks are greater than the reward.’

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