Smaller firms create more jobs
Thanks to a greater demand for their services, small businesses are hiring at a faster rate than big companies. Previously, small businesses lagged during…
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Basic instructions on how to be charming
Inc.com columnist Travis Bradberry says you probably know someone who must have been born to be charming, but it’s never too late to learn how to win over…
Halo gives boost the Xbox One
Microsoft’s ‘Halo’ gives a boost to Xbox One The space warrior Master Chief makes his return in Halo 5: Guardians for Xbox One ($59.99). It’s the first…
Diamonds made in 10 weeks are the real thing
weeks last forever Microwaved diamonds don’t come from dirty mines or bloody conflicts, and people who buy them don’t care that they were made in a…
Mastercard tries selfie pay
MasterCard is trying out the “Selfie Pay” An industry analyst for CreditCards.com says one-third of customers have bailed on an online purchase because…
Smart phones get smarter
Smartphones getting smarter Apple’s i0S9 and Google Android 6 phones have some of the same features, such as: Next-app suggestions; Predictive features;…