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BPT With over 30 million small businesses in the U.S., it’s tough to stand out from the crowd. Successful small businesses turn first-time customers into repeat business, building momentum and growing sales. How can you achieve this? Marketing. Finding effective, easy-to-execute marketing strategies can boost your business by helping you engage your customers while attracting…

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BPT Have you paid for gas recently at the pump where you’ve had to swipe your credit or debit card? At gas stations across the U.S., criminals are skimming cards and stealing payment card data from consumers paying at older fuel pumps. This is because the majority of fuel stations still use insecure outdoor fuel…

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service recently launched a new Gig Economy Tax Center on IRS.gov to help people in this growing area meet their tax obligations through more streamlined information. “The IRS developed this online center to help taxpayers in this emerging segment of the economy,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “Whether renting out…

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BPT With a new decade upon us, it is natural to look to the past on lessons learned. When looking at cybercrime, criminals have advanced their techniques over the past 10 years and have become adept at stealing personal information and scamming innocent people. While we can’t control what they do, we can continue being…

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BPT Amazon Prime offers the best of shopping and entertainment, including low prices and convenient delivery options. To make Prime even more accessible, Amazon offers a discounted monthly Prime membership for customers on government assistance, including qualifying recipients of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) and Medicaid.  Eligible customers can join Prime for only $5.99/month, allowing them…

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BPT According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020 there will be 1.4 million computer science-related jobs available, but there will only be 400,000 computer science graduates with the skills needed to apply for them. Although computer science is the fastest-growing profession within the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), only 8%…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Operation Homefront Chief Development Officer Margi Kirst (left) is presented with a $50,000 check by Chevrolet Zone Manager Manny Sosa to support the nonprofit’s Critical Financial Assistance program during the 120th Army-Navy Game on Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contribution carries on Chevy’s century-long history of military support and will…

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ABOVE PHOTO: A pair of specialists work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Corporate profits continued their yearlong slide during the third quarter and analysts expect another poor performance before things start improving. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File) By Damian J. Troise Accosiated press NEW YORK — Corporate profits continued their yearlong slide…

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BPT Small businesses have a major impact on their communities: 67 cents of every dollar spent on small businesses stays in the local economy. But when it comes to growing their businesses, nearly one in four small business owners say marketing is one of their biggest challenges. As small businesses prepare for the holiday rush…

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BPT Reality is eye opening: The total amount of consumer debt is more than $13 trillion in the United States. That means if you have revolving bills to pay off loans and other debt, you’re certainly not alone. Having high-interest debt can feel like a big weight on your shoulders that stresses your financial wellness…

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