Construction jobs and business will continue growing in Texas and across the …

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Construction jobs and business will continue growing in Texas and across the …
Jobs: Many companies plan to begin hiring again, while relatively few plan to lay off workers. Nationally, 41 percent of companies that did not change staff levels in 2013 plan to hire this year, while 2 percent plan layoffs. Overall, 86 percent of U.S …
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Global Game Jam leads this week's tech events in St. Louis
This week, Ola Ayeni, founder of eateria, discusses his business plan with Charlie Brennan. Disruptive Diner: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Lab1500, 1500 Washington Ave. This monthly event will focus on how programmers and organizations are using …
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The Cultural Perils of Clockwatching
We were planning the presentation I would give the next day to a large group of South Americans. “This topic is very important to our organization,” he told me. “The participants will love it. Please feel free to take extra time if you like.” I didn't …
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Version 2 of the VPSpro.com Business Plan Software Released Today

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Swift Current, SK (PRWEB) February 14, 2006

The Venture Planning System Online and the entire VPSpro.com website has been upgraded. Today is the official launch date for the new enhanced system. Version 2 of the software includes many new features and resources. The site is also being enhanced and offers new resources, products and services to assist entrepreneurs in becoming more successful.

Some of the enhancements include:

A new fold-out menu system for easy navigation

A floating note pad system for easy access to information on every page

Navigational controls have been improved to keep users organized

Reports formatting has been enhanced

The Becoming Wise-Wild & Free workbook series is available free to subscribers

A Generic Business Plan Library is being added free for subscribers

The Reading Room Index has been redesigned with fold-out system for quick reference

Tele-Coaching and Consulting packages can be purchased online

The Becoming Wise-Wild & Free seminar series is now available online

The development of regional Business Advisor Networks is being undertaken

A VPSpro business plan blog has been added

New Sponsorship opportunities are being offered

The Free Business Match Listing includes a website link

The VPSpro is easy to use for the novice and also provides an efficient way for professionals to generate business plans. That means that there are several versions being offered for the convenience of the different user types. Those needing assistance can even purchase tele-coaching packages along with their subscription to the software. Also, because the software is internet based it can be used by either Mac or PC users and you never have to install updates because changes take place immediately for all users on the system.

We have had a lot of great feedback from our users, states Rod Francis President, and our surveys show that they are very pleased with the VPSpro. We believe now that it is time to take the Venture Planning System to the next level.

The VPSpro will continue to grow as new features and resources are added to the system. Advantage Venture Systems would also like to develop more partnerships with economic development organizations and financiers, to the benefit of entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Quote Insurance – Holiday Insurance Quote

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Another factor that may affect the cost of such insurance, the health of some or all of the members. Of course, you must have at least some level of health for position on vacation in the first place, but it has some of the diseases or conditions that affect your holiday insurance. If all relatively healthy, there will be no problem.

On the other hand, if one or more of theYour family members that chronic diseases or conditions may, the cost nor easy.

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Consider where you are going and what will you do once you there, as another factor that will affect the cost of your holiday insurance. If you need to add plan to buy very little light, perhaps on the beach and enjoy the sun in a tropical climate, you will be no additional coverage. Learning On the other hand, if you plan to dive with sharks, Parasailing, cliff diving, or other hazardous sport or activity will want to add additional sports coverage as well.

If you are traveling for a mixture of fun and business, will your insurance cover, in general, but there are limitations to keep in mind.

If you are traveling, everything has to be taken into account that can perform physical work will be limited in your coverage.

Finally, make sure that you travel as often when you reach yourTo cite>. Travel more than once a year? Several times? With an annual holiday insurance you will purchase

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Can I write off my blog as a tax deduction?

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Can I write off my blog as a tax deduction?
By Walter Updegrave @Money April 13, 2012: 12:36 PM ET (MONEY Magazine) — I saw a website that claims I can lower my taxes by declaring my blog as a business for tax purposes. Is this really possible? — AK, Los Angeles, Calif. But if you're planning …
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The Business Finance Store Discusses Solo 401(k) Plans for National Retirement …
However, for independent contractors and small businesses owners that operate alone, another solution might be a Solo 401(k). In the recent blog post "A Simplified 401(k) Plan for Independent Contractors," The Business Finance Store outlines some of …
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The Business Finance Store Provides Tips for Small Business Austerity Plans
As countries struggle to meet their economic commitments by implementing austerity plans, they plan to reduce costs and function on a bare-bones budget. Running a small business is not that different. In the recent blog post “An Austerity Plan for …
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HAIR, MAKEUP, SHOES & WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
By Melissa Gasnick-Cloeter, Business Blogger A remarkable statistic everyone quotes about women and business ownership is: Women start companies 2 to 1 compared to men. However, the statistic that is rarely mentioned is the percentage of women who …
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