Written on November 28, 2011 by Maragaret Harrison
The disaster assistance centers established in the wake of tropical storms Irene and Lee will close at noon Dec. 8 because of a steady decrease in activity, the U.S. Small Business Administration said Friday.
The four disaster outreach loan centers, in Schoharie, Binghamton, Owego and New Hampton, and the business recovery center in Windham, are slated to close. The SBA said it is urging those affected by either storm and needing assistance to visit the centers before next Thursday. Those who have aleady received applications are asked to return them as quickly as possible.
So far, the SBA has approved 2,311 home and business disaster loans totaling $102.28 million, said Frank Skaggs, the director of SBAs eastern field operations center in Atlanta.
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Written on November 26, 2011 by Nicole Hopkins
Located in the historic Philadelphia neighborhood of East Falls, Falls Flowers specializes in custom, garden-style designs. Falls Flowers arrangements are natural and lush…with a touch of wild. Every bouquet focuses on the harmony between colors and textures, which allows you to indulge in the individual beauty of each flower.
Falls Flowers is offering a free gift with any purchase tomorrow, see their website: http://fallsflowers.com/blog/about/ for more details
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Written on November 23, 2011 by Maragaret Harrison
What if part of your day included a workout with a personal trainer?
With soaring medical benefit costs, many companies and businesses are doing all they can to save a buck.
Bridgepointe Education is one of a growing number offering fitness and wellness programs free to employees through the work day.
For the companies, the hope is that it shapes up the bottom line.
It’s also turned into a business opportunity for fitness companies who are taking their classes on the road.
“The goal of this program is to really energize an employee population. It’s to enhance a company’s culture. It’s to tell employees, ‘Hey, you can live a healthier lifestyle and have a corporate job,” says personal trainer Emit Sangani.
According to a 2010 Harvard Business Review study companies with wellness programs saved six dollars in health care for every dollar invested. Read more…
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Written on November 20, 2011 by Nicole Hopkins
Sick of updating to the latest software version just to receive continued support?
In the past, software vendors have often left customers waiting for months or years between updates. During this time the customer could be left with software that doesnt work properly or leaves their computer vulnerable to an attack.
Many vendors will also only support their software for a certain amount of time, because they want you to purchase a retail version of their new and improved software that isnt really all that different to what you had before.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers (like us here at WinWeb) are able to react very quickly to any problems that may arise. We are constantly updating on a weekly or daily basis without any disruption to our customers. There are no patches to download and being browser-based dramatically reduces the amount of compatibility issues.
In addition, we never charge our customers any extra for these updates even when we release a whole new version.
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Written on November 18, 2011 by Douglas R
Investors have become increasingly fidgety about the prospect of Spain and Italy succumbing to the same bond market pressures that have seen three countries bailed out. Stocks have taken a battering as borrowing rates rose, not just for Spain and Italy but also traditionally strong countries like France
“While investors still look for the light at the end of the tunnel, Europe’s debt woes continue to act as an anchor for stocks across global markets,” said Carl Campus, an analyst at BMO Capital Markets.
Trading in bond markets calmed on Friday, with Italy’s ten-year yield down 0.05 of a percentage point to 6.65 percent — below the 7 percent rate which eventually forced Greece, Ireland and Portugal into seeking bailouts. Spain’s yield was also 0.09 of a percentage point lower, at 6.35 percent.
The euro was 0.4 percent higher at $1.3511.
Stocks, while avoiding a rout, closed lower across much of Europe. G
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Written on November 13, 2011 by Maragaret Harrison
One of the most common aspects of a job application is the background check compliance, yet many applicants breeze past this section when filing out an application. Although it may seem like nothing to a candidate (at least one who has nothing to hide), it actually means a great deal to employers. For most companies, performing a background check is one of the major components of the hiring process. Businesses must take precautions when interviewing and hiring a potential member of a company, and by screening applicants, employers are able to decrease the applicant pool and focus on the most qualified individuals. Performing background checks allow employers to select the best possible applicants for the position.
How a Background Check Works
Background checks are performed mainly for security purposes. In other words, they aim to protect companies from potentially risky applicants.
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