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California’s gun control initiative would toughen already-strict laws
California already has some of the nation’s strictest gun regulations, and they could get even stricter if voters pass Proposition 63 this November. Here’s what you need to know about the ballot measure.
Americans Taking EMV Shift in Stride, NerdWallet Survey Shows
Despite news coverage and social media frustration focusing on perceived shortcomings of credit cards with EMV chip technology, nearly 4 in 5 Americans view chip cards positively, a new NerdWallet survey shows. And more people say they prefer to use chip cards than...
6 Killer Tips for Building Strong Customer Relationships
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‘Hardcore Pawn’ shop to host finance literacy workshop
Famed Detroit pawnshop American Jewelry and Loan is partnering with local organizations to hold a financial literacy workshop on Tuesday. The workshop will teach attendees “good habits that build good lives,” said Margaret Trimer-Hartley, president and CEO of Junior...
10 Tips for Saving on Shipping for eBay, Etsy and Other eCommerce Sellers
Shipping is an essential function of any ecommerce business. But it can be complicated and costly if you don’t know the most effective shipping and packaging methods. If you don’t include enough packaging, your items might get damaged in the shipping process. But if...
6 Ideas To Keep Small Business Marketing And Social Media Going
Resources and time are small business owners’ personal demons. Supporting this fact is a Bank of America survey where small business owners voted to say that running their businesses was twice as stressful as handling relationships with a spouse and three times as...
How to Crush It on the Top 4 Social Media Platforms
You’ve heard it a million times. Entrepreneurs and solopreneurs need to use social media to grow their audience and interact with prospects and clients. It’s true. Social media is one of the most effective ways to get in front of the people you want to serve. But so...
Concerned about the authenticity of precious metals bars you may own?
The first report of a counterfeit 1-ounce platinum PAMP Suisse bar in fake packaging comes from a bullion dealer in southwest Ohio. Donald Herres from Dollartowne in Bellbrook said that on Sept. 21, another dealer, who had bought the bars from a walk-in customer,...
5 Ways to Spot a Liar
Is it ever OK to lie at work? In a recent poll we conducted on Twitter, we asked exactly this and 70 percent of respondents said yes. It made me wonder about the other 30 percent. Never lied? Really?
Secret to Success: Aim High, Start Small, and Keep Going
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8 Tips for Retailers When Dealing with the Holiday Labor Shortage
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GOLD PRICE UNDER PRESSURE AROUND $1,260/OZ FROM STRONGER DOLLAR
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Samsung’s PR Nightmare is a Reminder to All Businesses – Address Problems and Be Transparent
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Regulators crack down on Alphabet-backed payday lender
Just months after Google banned payday loan advertisements, regulators have cracked down on a similar type of company backed by the venture capital arm of Google's parent company, Alphabet. The company, California-based LendUp, bills itself as an alternative to...
5 Small Business Social Media Mistakes
Small businesses can use social media to boost sales and gain attention from potential customers. Unfortunately, a lot of small businesses make mistakes when trying to harness the power of social media. Some of those are rookie mistakes that are easy to avoid, if you...
More than 2,000 illegal gun sales have gone forward due to dispute over what a ‘fugitive’ means, audit finds
A decades-long dispute over what defines a “fugitive” has resulted in the illegal sale of more than 2,000 guns, an internal Justice Department review found. Federal law ostensibly bars fugitives from buying firearms — but the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco...
Five Ways to Shift Your Social Media Marketing Up One Gear
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Why pawnshops escaped the consumer bureau’s proposed payday rules
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