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What Is a Credit Freeze, and Should I Do It?

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However, knowing what a credit freeze is and taking advantage of it can help protect you and your finances. When you freeze your credit, it keeps sensitive data in your credit files from being accessed without your permission. If lenders can’t see your credit file, they can’t approve the credit application.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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The co-founder and CEO of SparkToro , who previously co-founded Moz, gives consultants an edge over agencies and full-time employees in a recent blog post. The company hired four agencies and five consultants in its first two years. Of course, managing a freelancer is not the same as managing a full-time employee or agency.

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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It also includes many rank-and-file staff, with publications featuring the stories of employees who quit rather than returning to the office for 3-5 days per week. Or consider a National Bureau of Economic Research paper about a study at Trip.com, one of the largest travel agencies in the world.

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Bad Credit 101: The Small Mistakes That Are Killing Your Score

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If you find any erroneous information on your report, you can: File a dispute directly with the credit bureau(s) reporting the error. File a dispute with whoever is holding the debt (bank, credit card company, collection agency, etc.). Offer supplementary supporting information to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau.

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The Bribery Act – what do assistants need to know?

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According to the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) there are three types of bribery, they are: Active Bribery – whereby you offer, promise, give or reward someone for doing their day-to-day job improperly. Filed under: Regulation , Training and Guidance. Passive Bribery – whereby you agree to receive a bribe and act improperly.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 209/11/24

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Rewriting bank regulations will hurt small businesses : In the typical fashion, Congress is now attempting to solve a “crisis&# by creating a new government agency with an unlimited budget and almost unlimited regulatory powers. One small business financing alternative is the private lender. 2010 may be no better.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

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Buying the best insurance for your Business : It’s important to pay close attention to the kind of insurance you buy for your small business; otherwise you could face a shock when you file a claim. As always this list is not exhaustive, but I hope it will give you a little overview. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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