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Why More Companies are Choosing VoIP to Stay Connected

VoIP is the hot new phone service for businesses to stay connected; approximately 42% of all businesses currently utilize VoIP services, and that figure is climbing. Companies are choosing VoIP instead of Analog phone lines due to its relatively low cost, its high level of features, and its flexible service. According to the marketsmorning.com article, VOIP: Businesses Voiding Standard Phone Lines For The New It-Technology, “By the year’s end in 2015 it is expected that over 30 million households in the U.S. and 65% of all businesses would switch over to some form of VoIP service and ditch traditional phone…

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Designing Packaging with Standout Appeal

Do you remember when Jennifer Lopez wore that plunging green dress to that award show a few years ago? The world took notice of the dress because it was innovative and daring and then the world took notice of J.Lo because she was confident enough to wear such a dress. Well, product packaging works just the same way – the packaging is like clothing, it is the first impression of the product you are selling and often the deciding factor in purchasing. If the packaging stands out, it will get more attention. However, if the packaging is dull, it may…

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CPAs Can be an Invaluable Tool for Businesses: Hiring and Classifying Employees

Businesses have some pretty treacherous waters to navigate when it comes to regulations and compliance for employees. The initial classification of the worker as an employee or independent contractor is of the utmost importance, as it determines the forms and taxes you need to complete. The misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor could have significant and costly ramifications for your business. A CPA is an invaluable tool to help you navigate through these choppy waters safely to the other side. The video below From the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) offers some insight into this complicated issue: Independent…

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Top tips for progressing in house

Careers are often stifled by one of two things. Either the person isn’t motivated to take their own career to the next level, or the company doesn’t see them as being up to the challenge and they either hire someone external to fill the void above them or promote somebody else from the team to take up the mantle. As an ambitious person this can be particularly frustrating, watching colleagues flourishing in their new roles when you’ve been stuck in the same role for years – even having been in the company far longer than the newly promoted person. This…

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How To Become A Professional Web Designer

If you’re thinking of a career change and you’re looking at getting a technical education instead of a general college degree that may or may not lead to a career, then you may want to consider web design. This would be a good choice for you if you like to work on projects undisturbed for long periods of time while still being part of a team. This career is also ideal for if you’re more introverted than extroverted, if you prefer art and focused, detail work to more outgoing business work, and enjoy creating beautiful, intricate things. However, even if…

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