Recent Articles
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How SBA’s latest changes affect small contractors
James D. Burbank Construction & Building MaterialsOn Sept. 20, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) put into effect two major changes to their Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program, which were first announced in August. The primary goal of these changes is to increase the chances of winning government contracts for small-scale contractors.
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First aid for winter’s slips and trips
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareWinter has truly arrived. Just ask anyone living on the East Coast who is dealing with the "bomb cyclone." Just today I was innocently walking —steadily I may add — and slipped on an icy patch of pavement, narrowly avoiding a nasty fall.
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4 key dental practice strategies for 2018
Scott Murray Oral & Dental HealthcareIt's not news to anyone that the healthcare industry is changing and evolving in several ways. As a result, everyone from patients to practitioners have to plan for the future. The dental industry is no exception, and there are new trends emerging. Fear of the dentist office and potential costs continue to be some of the top reasons why a patient avoids a visit, but your practice can set goals to break that trend in 2018.
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Anxiety and depression no longer lurk in the shadows
Bill Becken Mental HealthcareThe prevalence of anxiety and depression (A&D) is increasing worldwide. The impact of this illness — the costs its treatment invokes, as well as its increased prevalence — has invited comparisons with leading chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer and coronary artery disease.
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Infuse your event with the 2018 Color of the Year: Ultra Violet
Wendy Parsley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIt is here, ladies and gentlemen. Our official color of 2018 is Pantone 18-3838, Ultra Violet. As stated in the official press release, Ultra Violet is a "dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade" and it "communicates originality, ingenuity and visionary thinking that points us towards the future."
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Let’s improve the response to pain, not place blame
Christina Thielst Medical & Allied HealthcareWhen observing conflict, I've often pointed out that it takes "two to tango," meaning each party has a role in managing conflict. To point the finger at one group/individual or another is simply assigning blame.
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Senior home healthcare: An opportunity for franchise investors
Eric Bell Healthcare AdministrationAccording to the U.S. Census Administration on Aging, 1 in 5 Americans will be over age 65 by 2030. And the overwhelming majority of seniors — 88 percent, according to research by AARP — have stated they prefer to remain in their homes for any necessary long-term healthcare services.
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What happens next? Introducing prediction strategies
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationAs a proud Jersey Girl born and reared on the very South Jersey shore, I have "sand in my shoes" — a saying about those of us whose hearts remain in our ocean communities no matter how far-flung our travels or for how long we roam. We always return.
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One last promise
Rajib Bhattacharjee Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI recently had the most profound privilege to attend the one-year memorial of a police officer who gave his life in the course of his duties. Indeed, there can be no greater demonstration of one's devotion to a belief than to give one's life to the cause.
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Are you ready to start an interior design blog?
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesPerhaps you've been thinking about adding a blog to your marketing arsenal. A blog can be a powerful way to capture the attention of new prospects by conveying your personality and sense of style, showing off your design skills and knowledge, and building rapport with design fans.