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Lending A Hand

Diane Parker expected to pay for her new home with the funds received from the sale of her previous one. Suddenly the sale of her first house fell through, creating a serious cash squeeze. Common problem, right? What’s not so common was the solution.

May 13, 2010

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NASE Awards $95,243 In Business Development Grants

Last year, the NASE awarded Business Development Grants to 20 members who put the money to work buying equipment, upgrading their offices with technology, launching new websites and more.

May 13, 2010

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Smart Money

“It’s not what you make, but what you keep.” While it’s not clear who first uttered these words of financial wisdom, anyone who’s been in business for any length of time can attest to their accuracy. Sales may be great, but business success ultimately hinges on your ability to earn a profit.

May 13, 2010

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5 Fitness Tips For Road Warriors

Finding time to tend to health and well-being is a challenge for the notoriously time-starved self-employed. Throw a business trip into the mix and it’s easy to make excuses to slack off.

May 13, 2010

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NASE Member Profile: Arachnophobia

Keith Birkemeyer has been an NASE Member for two years. He owns ProBest Pest Management in Gilbert, Ariz.

May 13, 2010

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Federal Government, States Working To Implement High-Risk Pools

In one of the first of many deadlines associated with the new health care reform law, states had until the end of April 2010 to inform the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of their decision to establish a high-risk insurance pool.

May 12, 2010

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Reform May Increase Health Costs, Studies Find

A few recently released studies on the health care reform law have found that while more Americans will have health insurance coverage because of the law, the legislation may lead to increased health costs.

Apr 29, 2010

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Study Finds Some Doctors Order Unnecessary Tests Because Of Malpractice Fears

A study recently released by the medical journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes found that about one in four heart doctors say they order medical tests that may be unnecessary because they are afraid of being sued.

Apr 23, 2010

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HHS Secretary Sebelius Explains Health Reform

Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), recently spoke about the new health reform legislation.

Apr 07, 2010

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Protect Those Pearly Whites

A smiling person appears pleasant, sincere, sociable and confident, which can go a long way in engaging employees, customers, suppliers and others you interact with when running a small business. Unfortunately, because of recession-related financial problems, 36 percent of Americans have cut back on doctor visits, reports an American Optometric Association survey. Which types of health visits are they reducing? Sixty-three percent of respondents cited visits to a dentist. That’s no laughing matter. This shortsighted approach to taking care of your teeth, mouth and smile may well have long-term consequences. And that’s not good for you—or your business. This report will help you find ways to protect your teeth, your smile and your health.

Apr 05, 2010

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Courtesy of NASE.org
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