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U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, but these categories still found demand
U.S. retail and food services sales fell 0.6% in July, according to the Census Bureau's August 14 advance report. Sales came in at $763.6 billion, down from a revised $768.1 billion in June. That is a…
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How color influences the decisions we make
Color affects decisions before people have time to explain their decision. A red button won't always beat a green button. Blue won't…
How to stop procrastination from ruining your dreams
Procrastination doesn't usually feel like a disaster at first. It feels like tomorrow. It feels like one more article, one more video,…
How to Start a Company From Home
If you're here, it means that you are wondering how to start a company. Whether you're thinking of starting a small business…
3 Best Free Blogging Platforms For Starting Your Own Blog
Blogging has evolved from a simple tool that people used as personal home pages to an integral part of online culture. So…
SEO vs traditional advertising: the core differences that matter now
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Web design trends: the business owner’s guide to what’s worth using
Most web design trend lists treat your website like a fashion project. That's not very useful when your site has a job…
