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  • Security Systems For Senior Citizens: 2 Important Considerations To Make

    In a study conducted in 2011 by the AARP nearly 90% of seniors over the age of 65 reported that they would prefer to live in their own homes for as long as possible. If you are worried about the safety of your aging relatives who live alone, investing in a security system could help you gain the peace of mind you need to know your loved one is protected.
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  • Moving Long Distance With Your Pets

    True animal lovers know that leaving their pet behind when relocating can be just as difficult as leaving behind a member of the family. Unfortunately, while taking your pet with you when moving across town may be relatively simple, this task can become increasingly difficult the further away you plan on moving. The good news is, all hope is not lost. It is possible to move long distance without leaving your pet behind or causing your pet unnecessary stress.
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  • Customer Left You High And Dry? How To Make Money From Their Storage Unit

    When a customer rents a storage unit, they have to sign a lease. If he/she becomes late on the payment, which is typically 50 to 30 days, you have the right to sell the items, and deny your customer access to them. There are ways you can recoup the money your customer owes you, such as auctioning them off. Auction Before you get started, remove everything from the storage unit, and determine what it is worth.
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  • How To Take Your Store Uniforms From Drab To Fab

    Do you work in or own a store in which all of the employees wear the same uniforms day after day? Do these uniforms look old, outdated, and boring? If so, then you and everyone else are probably getting tired of these uniforms. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to spice up a dull-looking uniform and make it look chic and fashion-forward for both the men and women alike. Here are a few tips to help you do that while still ensuring that everyone maintains a professional appearance:
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  • Yard Sales: Easy Tactics To Flip Items For A Profit

    Yard sales are marketplaces filled with opportunities to make money. You can buy something at a yard sale today and sell it online or to your local pawn shop to make a profit tomorrow. You just need to know what to look for when you go to a yard sale. Things to Look For At a Yard Sale As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. However, it's hard to determine what that treasure may be and how long it will take you to sell it.
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  • Best Answering Service - Four Tips For Evaluating A Phone Service

    If you are setting up an around-the-clock answering service for a business, take a look at how you can anticipate problems and design the answering service to be more effective and more efficient. It's in the best interest of the business to really put some design work into an answering service, to make sure it works well and operations run smoothly on off-hours. Here are some key ways to do this that will save time and effort, and lead to better customer service and customer satisfaction, by fine-tuning the processes that can be in place when in-house staffers aren't around to answer the phone.
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  • Micro Loans: Powerful Tools For Those In Poverty

    Poverty is a growing problem across the globe. Approximately 50 percent of the world's total population lives on less than $2.50 per day. Humanitarian efforts all around the world continually try to raise money to help underdeveloped countries get the resources that they need to rise to the top. However, the progress is slow because of political issues, economic issues, and even the climate and culture of certain areas. Therefore, individuals need a way to lift themselves out of poverty when they aren't able to access other tools.
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  • Love Wine? Make It Your Business With A Direct-Sales Distributorship

    Wine has long been a hobby for many, and a business for a lucky few. However, the emergence of direct-sales wine companies has created opportunities for wine-lovers to go into business for themselves. It's easy to get started, and you don't need to be a wine expert to succeed. The direct sales model puts you directly in front of your buyers. You pay a modest fee to join a company as a sales rep, and then purchase some sample bottles as well as marketing materials and product literature.
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  • How Self Storage Can Keep Your Mind At Ease

    When life-changing events occur and you are left reeling emotionally, it can be difficult to make good decisions for the future. As a homeowner, you want to make sure that you are prepared for the unexpected so that you don't lose what you have worked so hard to own.  The use of self storage is a growing trend in the U.S., with the number of self-storage facilities having grown more than twofold to 15,000 locations as of 2012.
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  • Going Through A Divorce: How To Protect Your Children

    Getting a divorce is something a person hopes they never have to go through, but the unfortunate reality remains that 41-50% of first-time marriages in America sadly end up this way. People who have children especially can find divorce a difficult situation to be in, and often worry about their children in the custody of a soon-to-be ex spouse. If this is a situation you are fearing, then know that there are ways you can protect your children even as you endure the hardships of ending your marriage.
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