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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

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The rise in working remotely comes with several costs, which include internet subscriptions, computers and office equipment, home office furniture, security, insurance, and software. There are various models that companies are using to cover these costs of working remotely. What are the costs associated with working remotely?

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6 Real-Life Budgeting Tips to Save More Money

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I make an average salary. Some of the highest-quality clothes and shoes in my closet have cost less than a latté. But I’m shocked when I see the cost of certain treatments and hair cuts. To put it simply, you can get your hair done professionally for the cost of a tip. I contribute to my 401(k) monthly.

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Why You Should Start Your Own Business Today

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Since joining the company eight years earlier, he had worked his way up to a solid position in middle management with a decent salary and great benefits. With a wife and two teenagers to clothe and feed, he was no longer willing to trust his future to this game of corporate roulette. Now, he was out of a job. So what does it take?

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Business Insider Feature Story on Former Celebrity Assistant Bonnie Low-Kramen

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One perk of working for a star is the clothes, she said: “One assistant I knew was the same shoe size as her celebrity, so she got all her hand-me-down designer shoes.” Today, Low-Kramen said, a starting salary for a celebrity personal assistant on call 24/7 can typically hit the low six figures.

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What happened to customer service at Sears?

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The cost of repairs seem even more contentious. Experts say get rid of the women’s clothes and jewelry and stock up on Lands End merchandise which appeals to men. Sadly there was an insufficient staff to help anyone, and the salespeople had limited knowledge of the merchandise.

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I’m telling my friends about the bad customer service

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Instead company policy intended to streamline and reduce costs wind up costing an organization more money. One size does not fit all in the people pleasing category, but all too often customer service jobs start out as entry-level positions with entry-level salaries.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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I want to evaluate my cost-of-living expenses and see where I can cut back. I just started my own business, and I want to evaluate my income versus my expenses to see where I am currently, with the ultimate goal of hitting the salary I want to make. Clean out your closet and donate unwanted clothes to charity. Have gratitude.

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