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In one of my all-time favorite movies, “Ten Things I Hate About You,” some characters advertise a party by printing off a multitude of flyers and throwing them down a staircase at their high school. While this provides for a pretty cool visual effect, it’s probably not

When you’re managing your online reputation, it’s also a good idea to have events (online and offline) to gather feedback and new market research. They should give you insights as to the state of your online (and offline) reputation, in the eyes of your customers. An event

Since the beginning of time, human beings have been talking about the one thing that everyone needs: food. In our increasingly connected world of social media, it’s never been easier to create a business around food, and get people talking about it! Consider these three ways to

There are plenty of common adages about buying cars; for instance, new ones lose substantial value the moment they leave the dealer’s lot. Which is why many consumers opt to purchase a used vehicle when the time comes to replace or buy another car. Used cars (or,

Landing that lucrative writing gig doesn’t typically happen overnight. However, there are ways to achieve that goal with a little perseverance, creativity, and lot of moxie. After all, you came to this business because you have a way with words. So use that gift to your advantage

Are you considering becoming a barter trader? Well, you’re not alone. Scores of intelligent people are turning to the kind of barter-based living employed by millions of Earth’s inhabitants before in the distant past. They were able to survive and advance humanity through a lifetime of barter

Between social media sites and general web surfing, the Internet can be a pretty fun place. However, when potential employers Google your name, you want to be sure they don’t turn up anything that would discourage them from hiring you. It’s all well and good to make

Trading stocks occurs on exchanges: places where buyers and sellers meet to decide on the price of a stock. These can either be physical locations on the trading floor of a large building, or online for electronic trading. The purpose of the stock market is to bring

The recent news that Ben Affleck is the new Batman certainly caused an uproar on the Internet. Is he the right guy for the role, or should it have gone to someone else? For that matter, what does it take to turn a regular person into a

For those who haven’t heard of it, Palinka is a traditional form of fruit brandy that’s popular in Eastern Europe, especially in its country of origin — Hungary. The beverage has high alcohol content and is made from fruits such as plums or cherries. English speakers can spell