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3 Tips for Protecting Your Server Room With a Fire Extinguisher

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Setting up a server room for your company can free you from costly remote hosting services and give you more control over how your system runs. Unfortunately, all that equipment and the electrical lines powering it come with quite a fire risk. Prevent small fires from getting bigger by installing the right fire extinguisher and adjusting your other suppression systems around it. Pick a Computer-Safe Product Start by finding an extinguisher filled with either an aerosol mixture or the liquid known as Halotron.

8 April 2015

CDL Job Search: How To Have A Successful Phone Interview

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If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and are currently applying for trucking jobs, there may come a time when the hiring manager calls you and performs a phone screening. This is a type of phone interview that screens applicants so they can decide who to call into their office for a regular interview. When hiring managers or staffing companies like Montu Staffing Solutions receive hundreds of job applications, it can be difficult deciding who should be called in.

10 March 2015

How To Increase Traffic To Your Trade Show Booth

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When you take your business to a trade show, you obviously want to be thoroughly prepared for driving traffic in order for your business to gain attention from new potential customers. It is important to know the best way to get traffic flow to increase at your trade show booth to ensure that you have a positive experience, especially if you have put a great deal of money into getting your business into the trade show in the first place.

27 February 2015

Dangers Of Using Alternative Taxi Apps

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Taxis have been around for decades and are an important part of traveling in the city; however, there are newer ways to get a ride when you need one. This is done through smartphone apps, and it allows people to ask for a ride from anyone that is signed up as a driver. While this may be a cheaper alternative to getting a ride in a taxi, it also has its downsides.

19 February 2015

4 Marketing Ideas That Willl Fit Your Small Business Budget

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It's time you were let in on a little secret. It is possible to successfully market your small business without spending a fortune. Paying exorbitant fees for an advertising campaign isn't the only way to get your brand noticed. It's not about who can afford big name agencies, but who can market the smartest. These four marketing ideas have proven to be effective for any small business. Social Media Two words: free marketing.

30 January 2015

Learn Three Easy Ways To Make Over Your Office Furniture

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When you are starting a business, money can be tight. It is important to make sure that you have the office furniture you need to be able to do your job as efficiently as possible. If you are on a budget, but need great furniture, you should consider buying used furniture and making them into stylish, unique pieces that are both useful and eye-catching. Use the following guide to learn how to update a few classic pieces of furniture quickly and easily.

21 January 2015

Why It Makes Sense To Shop At Your Local Pawn Shop For Jewelry

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If you're in the market for an engagement ring, special birthday present or unique piece of jewelry and are frustrated by the boring selection of items at the regular jewelry stores, you should consider taking a look at your local pawn shop. Most such shops have an extensive selection of previously-owned rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces at prices much lower than you'll find in chain jewelry stores. How pawn shops work

12 January 2015

What Is Involved In Surety Bonds?

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Are you a small business owner that has a project that needs to be completed but you want to make sure that your interests are protected? A surety bond may be what you are looking for. This is a type of contract that ensures a project will be completed even if the contractor defaults. Surety bonds are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, but the actual bonds themselves are issued through surety companies or agencies.

12 January 2015

Removing A Bat Problem From Your Business

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If someone within your company has noticed a bat or two flying around in your building during night-time hours, you will want to work quick at having them removed. Bats can carry disease and it will be unsafe for your employees to work with the risk in your establishment. Here are a few ideas to help you remove your bat problem quickly and effectively. Call In A Pest Control Service

12 January 2015

3 Benefits To An HOA Community

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Living in a community that has Homeowner's Association management may just be the best benefit you can have to owning your home. Having so many rules and guidelines to adhere to may sound limiting, but there are actually many benefits to living in a community that has HOA management. Learn 3 benefits to living in an HOA community, so you can feel confident in the management that helps your home be a great place to live.

9 January 2015