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Listening skills are important because they are part of communication. It helps you improve your human skills and expand your social networks. However, many people tend to talk a lot and neglect the listening part of a conversation. Bad listening habits can cause unnecessary losses or errors. The following list will remind you of the …
The state of Florida shakes up the workers’ compensation market
Finding the right workers’ compensation insurance company and coverage is crucial for any business anywhere. While it is not surprising that regulations can change from place to place, what can be news is that there are sometimes major changes within a local market in terms of both regulations and carriers. That’s the case in the …
The four requirements for a registered trademark
Federal trademarks offer serious trademark protection. They come with exclusive nationwide rights and important legal presumptions. They are not easy to get. Even most lawyers don’t deal with them! Additionally, applying for a federal trademark initiates a complex federal legal process, regardless of your brand or your business. Still, getting your federal trademark comes down …
Have fun, earn money: earn money for doing what you love
A little creativity can go a long way in making money doing things you enjoy. Take a look at some of the suggestions here, then think about the ways you can get paid for doing what you love to do. Get paid for shopping: Mystery shopping is a great way to earn money in your …
How to make your product better and cheaper at the same time
If you’re in the sales game, then you know you need a great product for your business to succeed. Without a solid product, it is impossible to build that desired word of mouth that every company needs to survive. But companies should also strive to improve their products. Consumers evolve, as do products, but that …
Florida Gulf Coast University – Southwest Florida Emerging Institution
Florida Gulf Coast University, or FGCU, is one of the newest universities to debut in the academic world, opening its doors in August 1996. Much of the impetus behind its incorporation was the overwhelming desire of Southwest Floridians to host a world-class university. in the middle of them. Not surprisingly, the allure of a mild …
Perce Galea: The Prince
Among the ranks of Australia’s high rollers, at a time when horse racing betting often attracted an element of society not noted for its exemplary scruples, Percival John Galea, aka “Perce” and “The Prince” , left his inimitable and indelible mark on the Sport of Kings in Australia. Born on October 26, 1910 in Malta, …
The bold, the brave and the daring
Meet five entrepreneurs who have had the courage to strike out on their own and make it big. Their inspiring stories stand out as shining examples of what great ideas and the passion to take them wherever they take them can achieve. Leslie O’Connor Founder and CEO of Search Wizards Crossing the border from Canada …
What does handicap mean in horse racing?
The handicap is one of the fundamentals in horse racing. If you want to be able to bet on a horse for any reason other than that you like the name of the horse, like the jockey or like the color of his outfit, you might be better off learning a little about handicapping! All …
An In-Depth Look at Smoke on Florida Roads
Visibility-limiting smoke on Florida roadways is an ongoing and extremely dangerous problem. It causes numerous car accident injuries and, in some cases, deaths. This smoke is even more dangerous on high-speed, limited-access highways like I-10, I-75, and I-95. It’s also more dangerous at night and in Florida’s cooler months, when low-lying fog is common. Multiple …