
Career Advice
In her blog, Margaret Francis writes about the job market, resume improvement, career advice and other topics. She grew up in Cape Girardeau and has lived here the last five years. She's a career counselor with a master's degree, a Career Management Practitioner certified by the Institute for Career Certification International and has been recognized as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors.
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Devising an Effective Strategy to Retain Your E-commerce Customers
Posted Friday, January 15, 2021, at 12:25 PMEvery business has to devise an effective strategy to retain its e-commerce customers because failing to do so can see a significant drop in sales. On-time deliveries are linked to customer retention and any delays in delivery will negatively affect even loyal customers... -
Making the 50-30-30 Budget Work for You
Posted Monday, January 11, 2021, at 2:38 PM1If you are just starting with planning your finances, budgeting can be tricky, and you may find it difficult to manage all your expenses. There are a few plans you can use to help you budget easily, and a popular choice is the 50-30-20 budget rule... -
Handling the 52-Week Savings Challenge Like A Pro
Posted Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 3:31 PM1When it comes to budgeting and saving money, it can be hard for many people to start. There are ways though in which you can use to help save money flexibly and conveniently. A popular method is through the 52-week savings challenge... -
The Best MMORPGs Coming Out in 2021
Posted Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 2:41 PMMassive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games, or MMORPGs, can offer you a lot of fun if they are done right. You can spend dozens, even hundreds of hours on a single MMORPG. Popular titles like World of Warcraft, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Final Fantasy XIV have shown that you can spend so much time on a game that will last for years. With a new year in sight, here the 5 of the best MMORPGs coming out in 2021... -
The Road to Global Economy Recovery in 2021
Posted Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 2:11 PMThe economic impact of Covid-19 continues to stretch the word economy by unimaginable margins. Apart from the impact of shutdowns, the health sector across all countries has consumed a huge part of annual spending. However, the bigger surprise has been how various countries have managed to bounce back and stabilize sooner than expected. This unexpected rapid recovery is expected to increase even more in 2021, and here are some of the contributing factors... -
Medical Malpractice Cases During Covid-19
Posted Monday, December 21, 2020, at 9:34 PMImmediately after the COVID-19 broke out, Centers for Medicare and Medical aid services gave a notice for the medical professionals Instructing the medical professionals to postpone all elective operations until further notice, as well as non-essential clinical, surgical, and dental operations... -
Five Benefits of Boating as a Hobby
Posted Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 9:28 PMBeing on a boat in the open air, the sun on your skin and the wind in your hair… Sounds like a poem, doesn’t it? There is a lot to be said about boating; it’s a great outdoor adventure, with loads of fun, sun and a break from our cell phones and computers, or any other device that eats up hours or our time during the day... -
5 Tips to Decide What Car You Need
Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 6:09 PMThere are so many great makes of car types available these days, it’s getting really hard to decide on the right one for you. You’ve seen the latest makes all making a grand appearance on television, and every web page you click on has a new car grabbing your attention. That leaves you in more of a quandary!... -
Removing Odors From Your Commercial Building
Posted Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 12:03 AMSome people have a nose that is sensitive to the faintest of smells and they make sniffing sounds to let you know they’ve picked up an unpleasant smell. Odor problems can be prevalent anywhere in a building but there are certain hotspots that have more odor issues than others. For the sake of the people using the buildings, odors need to be sorted immediately... -
Digital ecosystems – the key to a successful business in 2020 and beyond
Posted Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 1:47 PMDigitalization drastically changed the global business environment, and if they want to survive in a heavily competitive market, enterprise leaders need to appeal to today’s hyper-connected consumers. At first glance, it may appear that consolidating your presence over multiple digital channels is enough to keep up with consumer demands. ... -
How to Get a Local Internship as an International Student
Posted Friday, December 4, 2020, at 9:08 PM"Experience required." Don't you just love seeing those two little words on practically every job posting you come across? It's a catch-22: How are you supposed to gain experience if you can't get a job without experience. After you do your best to cope with your despair, you realize there is an answer: you get an internship... -
5 Fun Activities to Do When Stuck Inside
Posted Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 10:51 AMWhether you’re working from home or you’re self-isolating, there are lots of benefits to being at home. Lots of work-at-home jobs are super flexible, and with a flexible schedule, you can think up lots of fun activities for your personal side of things while at home and indoors... -
How to Win Customer Loyalty with These 5 Phone Tips
Posted Friday, November 27, 2020, at 12:08 AMGood telephone skills are a must for any business owner who plans on taking their company to the next level. After all, you have to make and take calls to keep customers happy and attract new customers as well. You don’t have to be a star salesman to have excellent phone etiquette skills... -
3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Car Accident Case
Posted Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 9:48 PMThe highways that we drive in are extremely dangerous. Accidents happen all the time. While some accidents are minor, others can cause serious injury, leading to significant medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses... -
U.S Farmers Show Resilience Throughout the COVID Pandemic
Posted Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 2:32 PMThe disruptive impact of the new pandemic on the American agricultural system has been broad and varied. Farmers expect several years of trying production and rough market conditions. While in 2017 and 2018, several hurricanes thumped U.S farms; 2019 has dramatically led American farmers to inferior planting conditions, and retaliatory taxes reduced the potential for our agricultural commodities compared to 2017... -
A Complete Guide to Anonymous Proxies
Posted Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 1:48 PMInstead of sending your identity data to your target server, an anonymous proxy lives up to its name by sending it to the connection request header instead, thus protecting your identity. Anonymous proxies can also be referred to as anonymizer websites or simply, anonymizers... -
Steps to Take After Recovering From a Business Loss
Posted Friday, November 6, 2020, at 12:19 PMWhen business is good, it is good, but when hard times strike, it is not just the business owner who suffers but everyone involved. The trauma and stress involved when a business is suffering are exhausting. However, if you were able to salvage a situation and turn things around, there are a couple of things to get in place... -
Cyberattacks are on the rise during the pandemic
Posted Thursday, October 29, 2020, at 11:32 PMCyberattacks rates have skyrocketed since the pandemic locked down the planet. Are you safe from these security threats? The pandemic forced people to take a break from their daily activities, but cybercriminals were already hidden from the world, so they took no time off their jobs. On the contrary, during the lockdown, the number of cyberattacks spiked because hackers found new ways to exploit data and take advantage of the people isolated inside their houses... -
Tips for Heating and Cooling a Small Home
Posted Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 7:42 PMEvery home needs a heating and cooling system irrespective of its size. There are numerous reasons you should consider investing in an HVAC system. First, excess humidity can result in damages to your belongings. There have been many reports of massive damages to homes for failing to recognize the importance of proper heating and cooling... -
Improve Your Online Reputation: Tips for College Applicants
Posted Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 1:47 PMCollege applicants may not realize that admissions officers are likely to consider their online reputation when deciding whether to extend an offer. These admissions officers find that considering the online reputation of students helps them to form a more comprehensive view of them...
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