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Common Sense Things We Can Do to Combat Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most important topics of our times. The vast majority of scientists agree that the temperature of our planet is increasing and that a primary cause of this is human behavior. Today we have many daily activities that contribute to the temperature of our planet increasing and we must all be aware if these actions can cause us great harm in the future. Rising temperatures on the planet mean that glaciers in the coldest parts of the planet will begin to melt and as a result the levels of the oceans will rise causing coastal…

Tips for Using Google Trends Data to Predict Market Movement

Google Trends is a tool that can be used to compare two search terms according to volume. This tool is useful in analyzing the stock market itself because it can be a good indicator of the global sentiment surrounding the stock market. Measure Bullish or Bearish Sentiment Most new investors are attracted to the market when they hear about stock gains on the news and a rising market. Google search results tend to reflect this. Analyzing search phrases like “what stocks to buy,” “top stocks to buy,” and “hot stocks,” can paint a broad picture of whether investors are interested…

3 Payroll Tips for Small Businesses

If you’re planning to open a business, you should know that there are so many details to smoothen out before your business can be fully operational. One of the things you need to figure out is your payroll. After all, you can’t run a business without employees, no matter how small your workforce is. To help you out, here are three payroll tips that all small business owners should know about: Properly classify everyone in your payroll Let’s say you have two people named Mark and Steven in your payroll who give you about the same kind of service. Now…

How an Employment Classification Lawyer Can Help You Get Your Proper Pay

Employers have an obligation to those working for them to maintain a minimally acceptable workplace and working conditions that are conducive for those employed to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. They also have an obligation to pay them properly and on time. Finally it is up to the employer to determine the type of employment given to someone working for them and what legal designation this will mean for the employer and employee. The differences fall under whether the person is employed as an employee or hired as an independent contractor. Each has their own clearly defined guidelines and…

3 Ways to Quickly Identify a Bad Sales Deal

No matter how experienced someone may be in sales, it’s not always the case that a deal will close. No doubt, many deals get quite close to closing, but there’s always the off-chance that things will disintegrate at the last minute. Other times, some deals are simply irrevocably bad – for one or both parties involved. In a lot of cases, it’s best to walk away from a bad deal, rather than trying to salvage it. Doing so could save a lot of time and energy that will no doubt be spent on better deals. Indeed, closing a mediocre or…

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