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10/01/2008
Rising healthcare costs are forcing small business owners to decide whether or not they can afford to provide health coverage for their employees. Some employers are choosing to contribute to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for employees as an alternative to paying for health insurance, and Better Business Bureau is providing guidance for small business owners on whether HSAs could be a viable option for their company.
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10/01/2008
In light of the current downward trend of the U.S. economy, the National Retail Federation estimates that holiday retail spending will increase by a paltry 2.2 percent, the slowest rate of growth in the last six years. As a result, companies are expected to hire fewer seasonal employees and, unfortunately, this means fewer jobs for cash-strapped consumers looking to supplement their holiday spending money. Better Business Bureau recommends that job hunters looking for seasonal employment start their search now, and is offering advice for landing a job for the holidays.
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07/31/2008
To help college bound students build a foundation of sound financial habits, Better Business Bureau offers the following advice for parents to bestow on their freshman.
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06/30/2008
Despite unrest in economic markets around the globe, advertising spending worldwide is forecasted to reach $600 billion this year, a 20 percent increase from $500 billion in 2006. Major corporations like Proctor & Gamble ($5.2 billion), AT&T ($3.2 billion) and General Motors Corp. ($3.0 billion) spend billions every year to cultivate and protect their brand – and with good reason. A company’s brand helps differentiate it from competitors, build loyalty among customers and solidify its credibility. Cultivating an image and position isn’t just for large corporations though, and Better Business Bureau is offering advice for small business owners on how to get an edge through branding.
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06/02/2008
With most leading economic indicators pointing toward continued tough times, businesses are cutting back and many Americans, after years of working for the same company, are suddenly finding themselves out of work. Given that most job search processes take three to six months, getting back on your feet again isn’t only about polishing and distributing resumes, but also requires a good grasp on handling benefits and managing a budget. Whether it is a layoff, a severance package or some other form of business restructuring, Better Business Bureau is offering step-by-step advice for people who have recently been given the pink slip.
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06/02/2008
The unemployment rate in the U.S. is currently at 5.0 percent, but revised projections from the Federal Reserve forecast that rate increasing to 5.5-5.7 percent in the coming months. This means more businesses will be handing out pink slips as they cope with a declining economy and individuals will be forced to rethink and cautiously approach career moves. With an uncertain economy and employment outlook, Better Business Bureau is offering guidance to job seekers to help them understand the kinds of career counseling and job placement assistance available and ensure they enlist the aid of trustworthy organizations.
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04/02/2008
Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that, when it comes to reviewing and cleaning out financial records, failing to shred sensitive documents can put everyone at risk of ID theft.
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