The importance of a proper renovation of office design

When you start considering a renovation of offices and office design, two main factors are cost and space. Planning the refurbishment, you may be amazed how cost effective it can be.

We spend half a life time working in our offices, at meetings and the launch room, and the interior is very important. Most people work 40 hours one week, and even part-time staff will need to maximize their time, so that a conception of good office fit out will greatly benefit the company.

Increased productivity, a happier workforce, more comfortable working conditions and a professional appearance to customers entering the company are just some of the main advantages of good office renovation. If the environment is happier, healthier and more professional, you can look forward to a productive future. People are looking for larger spaces for better working, more productive areas, safer design and better air circulation. Get more…

Posted on Dec 26, 2011 // by admin No Comments »

11 Places to Find Startup Talent

Recruiting startup talent can be a daunting task, especially if you have no idea where to look. You might be on a budget, but you want to make sure you have a qualified pool from which to choose. So where do you start? There are a few members of the YEC community well versed in such matters.

We asked members of the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invitation-only nonprofit organization comprised of the country’s most promising young entrepreneurs, this question:

What online communities, job sites or networks do you use to find the best startup talent for your company?

Here are their recommendations for online communities to tap into to find qualified talent for your growing startup:

1. Blog as Job Board

Ive actually found the most success finding talent through blogging. E

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Posted on Jan 24, 2012 // by Ruby Flinn No Comments »

Funding your career training with a personal loan

Whether you are making a career change or just starting out, furthering your education is often a smart step in the new direction. Don’t let the price of education hold you back. Funding your career training with a personal loan could be a wise investment for your future.

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Defining the Student Loan

A student loan is a specific type of loan that is designed to help students receive the education necessary to go into a career. Some student loans only cover tuition. Get more…

Posted on Jan 24, 2012 // by admin No Comments »

Macy’s Sues Martha Stewart Living over JC Penney Deal – Business Leaders

The last thing Martha Stewart’s image needs is more legal trouble, but thanks to Macy’s (and her new deal with J.C. Penney), that’s exactly what it’s getting TAGS: JC Penney, lawsuits, Macy’s, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart Living, retail    

Macy’s has filed a lawsuit in the New York state Supreme Court against Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. and accused the company of breach of contract for agreeing to sell products to rival J.C. Penney Company Inc.

According to Macy’s, its department stores were granted the exclusive right to manufacture and sell certain Martha Stewart Living products in 2006. Court

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Posted on Jan 24, 2012 // by Keira Lyle No Comments »

Greece, earnings worries send S&P to rare loss

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange NEW YORK Investors on Wall Street fretted Tuesday that a deal to keep Greece from triggering a financial crisis might fall apart, and a slew of corporate earnings reports at home didn’t make them feel much better.

The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 33 points at 12,676. It has risen or fallen less than 100 points in 14 straight trading sessions, the longest calm stretch since late March and early April last year.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 ended in the red for only the third time this year, losing a point to close at 1,315. The most the S&P has lost in a day this year is seven points. It is up 4.5 percent for 2012.

The Nasdaq added two points to close at 2,787 after a day of wavering between small gains and losses. The Nasdaq has led major the stock indexes in January with a 7 percent gain.

Technology stocks could be in for a strong day Wednesday.

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Posted on Jan 18, 2012 // by William Cleary No Comments »

Strong response to ‘healthier options’ encourages owner of vending franchise

Nicole McCormack is the owner of Fresh Healthy Vending Memphis. McCormack’s vending machines, such as the one recently placed at the Bartlett Recreational Center, offer a healthful alternative to junk food usually found in machines.

In an age when even fast-food restaurants offer fruit and vegetable alternatives, the new owner of Fresh Healthy Vending Memphis says it’s time vending machines do too.

“You’re not going to eat this food and lose weight, but they’re healthier options,” says Nicole McCormack, a full-time pharmaceutical sales rep from Bartlett.

McCormack’s machines offer a range of items aimed at health-conscious consumer, such as fruit and yogurt bars, protein bars, smoothies, energy drinks, and boxes of 100 percent organic grape and apple juice. A

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Posted on Jan 17, 2012 // by William Cleary No Comments »

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