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25 Holiday Gift Ideas That Support Minority-Owned Businesses

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It’s time to put our money where our mouths were when we marched for equality and social justice—which is the kind of holiday spirit I want to be a part of. Founded in 2016 by single mother Ja’Salyn “Jas” Smith, Javielle Candles offers candles equal parts fragrant as they are entertaining—who wouldn’t want a “No Way, Rosé” candle?

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These Mobile Flower Trucks Make Their Businesses Bloom

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The Society of American Florists says the holiday easily claims the mantle as the top U.S. holiday for flower sales, and it estimates growers produce more than 250 million roses annually for this celebration alone. However, after doing the flowers for a friend’s 2016 wedding, he decided to launch a mobile flower truck.

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Employee Perk or Productivity Secret? Corporate Wellness Programs Deliver on Both

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In decades gone by, the only perk you might have received from your boss was a fruit basket around the holidays. In fact, in 2016 the Harvard Business Review compiled data from leading experts on the topic. This leaves employers with a decision to make: Are corporate wellness programs worth the investment?

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Top 5 Strategies to Get Your Office Schedule Back on Track!

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Whether it’s time taken off during the summer, a break during the Holiday season, or simply a week’s vacation, the first few days back at your desk are usually spent playing catch-up. The First Step In Getting Back On Track … Get Your FREE Online Business & Marketing Systems Checklist. Set up a Resource Folder.

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

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The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could have a flexible schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. © 2016 Tracey Lawton Training & Consulting LLC.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

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All social systems have a tendency to recreate themselves,” Coleman explains. “So in 2016 to 44.3% In 2015, New York City began officially observing two Muslim holidays —the “first large metropolis in America” to recognize Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. says Coleman. “It It doesn’t work that way.” The numbers speak for themselves.

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What You Can Learn About Making Decisions From a Baseball Umpire

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Unlike in the major leagues, which have adopted an instant-replay system to rectify missed calls, the decisions by a minor league umpire are binding. A grueling experience There are no vacations or holidays once the season starts. This article originally appeared in the November 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.

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