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Author: Rick Good

Rick Good publishes The Smart Reader, a practical general-interest article library from SGME Software, LLC.
Briefs

Fix your darn fitting rooms!

The best feature of a brick and mortar store is also its worst: the fitting room. Retail stores are better than shopping online because customers can try…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Business

Small business owner asks …

“What happens when GPS can’t find you? Online maps are often wrong, which can be a big headache for a small business. Customers may swamp the store with…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Companies hope to retrieve business knowledge of pre-retirees
Business

Companies hope to retrieve business knowledge of pre-retirees

Companies hope to retrieve the business knowledge of pre-retirees Companies across the country from defense contractors to General Motors and General…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2016July 12, 2026
Business

Labor market improves for new college grads

Work Notes Labor market improves for new college graduates At last, incomes for the latest college diploma-holders has risen to the highest level in more…

byRick GoodApril 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Real Estate

Ask the expert: Is the market right for buying a home?

What do you think? I think that if your job is secure, and you want and need a better home, you should make your move now. Next year, or even later this…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2016July 12, 2026
Real Estate

Tiny table evolves

The tall but tiny French table was first seen in the 18th century and in the last 300 years it has served various purposes. In the 1920s it became a…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Real Estate

A few things to consider when selecting your next home

Your list of must-haves and wants is probably simple, detailing the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, family room and storage space. Here are some other…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2016July 12, 2026
Rethink your after-work routine
Personal Development

Rethink your after-work routine

Bad day at work? Leave it there Is it time to rethink your after-work routine? If you get home stressed from traffic, annoyed by the boss and generally…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2016July 12, 2026
Personal Development

Buy yourself an airport lounge pass

Grueling layover? Buy yourself a lounge pass The cushy airline lounges usually are a free perk to high fliers. Free drinks, food, lovely chairs –…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2016July 11, 2026
Personal Development

Travel Bag: Airlines auctioning off upgrades

Forget the free upgrades: Airlines are auctioning off their expensive empty seats More than 30 airlines around the world now hold auctions to sell…

byRick GoodMarch 1, 2016July 11, 2026

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