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How to Buy Inuit Art Online
Authentic Inuit sculpture, carved art and paintings are revered the world over. Find online galleries with secure online purchasing to own a piece of Canadian history.
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Apple Tablet Computer Fever
The tech world is abuzz with rumors and speculation about the supposedly impending launch of an Apple tablet computer, dubbed the iTablet.
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How to Choose the Best Notebook Computer
Learn how to choose the best notebook computer to suit business or personal needs without breaking the budget. Compare laptop features and pricing to find the right fit.
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Adventurous Grand Canyon Trips
Each year, nearly five million people see the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon bus tours, Colorado River rafting, and Grand Canyon helicopter tours each offer a new experience.
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15 Fun Double Date Ideas
Double dating can help ease stress and nerves on a first or second date. Try one of the fun dating ideas in this guide to dating in pairs or groups.
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2010 Stock Market Holidays
Stock market holidays and early market close dates for major Canadian and U.S. stock exchanges including the NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX, TSE, and TSX Venture Exchange for 2010.
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Memorable Rock Quotes
Famous rock stars entertain, inspire, pull heart strings, fascinate, and even make fans laugh. Enjoy the rock quotes and inspirational sayings of a few of the best.
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Online Stock Investing
Learn how online stock investing works and how to buy stocks online. Recognize scams and avoid being duped when purchasing stocks through an online stock broker.
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Dating Parents
Dating parents presents a unique set of challenges and rewards. Learn the rules in this guide to dating single men and women with children.
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Top 5 Worst First Date Ideas
It sounded like a good first date idea at the time ... or did it? Stay away from these five dating disasters and keep the hope alive for a second chance!
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First Date Conversation Topics
Avoid awkward first date conversations with a fun dating conversation starter. Learn which dating conversation topics are a hit and the ones that are sure to miss.
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Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Primary peritoneal cancer often mimics ovarian cancer. Discover the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for peritoneum cancer.
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Business Hosting Solutions
Dedicated web hosting offers several business hosting benefits, including greater security and reliability. Learn how to find the right e-commerce web hosting solution.
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Top Christmas Gifts for Teens
Find the perfect gifts for teens on your list and never hear, "Not another sweater!" again. Visa gift cards, laptop computers and teen books are all hot this year.
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How to Increase Savings Online
Online banking is convenient and easy to get started. Many online banks offer better online savings account rates; learn how to find a high yield saving account.
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The Online Business Bureau
The Online Business Bureau displays business ratings based on membership status and unresolved complaints. Does their seal of approval guarantee online fraud prevention?
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Canada Premium Bonds
Canada Premium Bonds offer higher interest rates than Canada Savings Bonds issued at the same time.
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How to Use InCharge Debt Solutions
InCharge Debt Solutions employs Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education accredited national credit counselors to help and educate consumers.
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Canada's Home Renovation Tax Credit 2009
Canada's Home Renovation Tax Credit, or HRTC, is a non-refundable federal tax credit (for 2009 only) used by eligible cottage and home owners to reduce income tax.
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Quick Reference Guide to GICs
Guaranteed investment certificates, or GICs, are short- to long-term investments with principal protection and a guaranteed interest rate.
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Canada Savings Bonds
Canada savings bonds, issued and fully backed by the Government of Canada, add stability and a guaranteed return to a balanced portfolio.
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Fixed Income Investments
Fixed income investments don't offer the lucrative return potential found in stock market investments. However, they are an important part of a balanced portfolio.
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Send Business Thanksgiving Cards Online
Business Thanksgiving cards are a thoughtful gesture for loyal customers, vendors and other business contacts. Sending cards free online is also a marketing opportunity.
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Divorce Support Groups
Divorce support groups help individuals manage life after divorce; the anger, financial burden, and grief inherent to the end of a marriage or common-law relationship.
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Canadian Business Leadership Forum 2009
On October 21, 2009, the best and brightest in Canadian business leadership meet at Toronto's Carlu Conference Center for the 2009 Canadian Business Leadership Forum.
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Selling a Business
A business broker is a professional skilled in the art of matching businesses for sale with qualified entrepreneurs and facilitating the transition to new ownership.
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Online Banking
Financial account holders use online banking software to perform a variety of banking transactions without visiting the branch.
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Second Quarter 2009 Online Sales Up 2.2%
August 17, 2009, marked the release of the U.S. Census Bureau's second quarter e-commerce statistics report, with rising online sales even as total retail sales declined.
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Fixed Mortgages
Fixed rate mortgages guarantee the same interest rate throughout the term of the loan. See a comparison of a 30 year and 50 year fixed mortgage.
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Hurricane Survival Kit
Households must buy or prepare a hurricane survival kit with sufficient supplies to last days, or possibly weeks, after a hurricane hits.
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Hurricane Preparedness
Powerful tropical storms and hurricanes can cause massive destruction, power outages, flooding, fires and human casualties. Be prepared and stay safe.
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Best Debt Consolidation Services
Reputable debt consolidation companies assist consumers through credit counseling, negotiating with lenders, and combining debts together to make payments manageable.
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Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow money using the value of their house as collateral.
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3 Types of E-Commerce Start-Up Capital
Finding the start-up capital to launch a new online business can be challenging. Understand the pros and cons of these three different ways of financing a new business.
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Best E-Commerce Business Practices
E-commerce entrepreneurs cannot avoid every potential pitfall in online business; however, regularly employing best practices can reduce risk and increase successes.
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Types of Bonds
Bonds are loans made to companies to help raise capital for operations and growth. Investors receive a bond certificate outlining the terms of the investment.
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How No Load Funds Work
Front load, back end, level load, no load... before buying mutual funds, learn these terms and how to get the best value for every investment dollar.
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How to Use Constant Contact
Massachusetts-based Constant Contact, Inc. is one of the leading email marketing and survey software providers. Get the most of their free 60-day trial with these tips.
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Keyword Discovery Tips
Search engine optimization helps e-commerce business owners draw more targeted traffic to their storefront. Follow these tips to find the best keywords.
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How to Record a Prepaid Expense
Prepayments are those made in advance and used throughout an accounting period, such as rent or insurance. It is important to match these payments to the right period.
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2009 Stock Market Holidays
Hours of operation, holidays and early closings for the NYSE, NASDAQ, AMEX, TSE and TSX Venture Exchange for 2009. Includes links to NASDAQ stock quotes and more.
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E-Commerce Market Research
Starting an e-commerce business requires careful planning and forecasting. These three market research strategies suit a variety of business types and budgets.
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A Night Out With the Trailer Park Boys
In the early morning hours of June 27, 2009, the news of well-known visitors tore through a small Owen Sound, Ontario bar. "The Trailer Park Boys are here!"
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Online Scam Artists Targeting Businesses
E-commerce business owners are an attractive target for online scam artists. Identify the most prolific scams with helpful identity theft and fraud protection tips.
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Online Marketing Programs Defined
Internet marketing means many things to different people. The following explanations define a variety of internet advertising and marketing strategies.
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Stopping Elder Abuse
Elder abuse and neglect takes many forms and is too often unreported. Learn how to recognize the different types of elder abuse and where to turn for help.
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5 New Home Business Ideas
A home-based online business offers flexible hours, high earning potential, and the opportunity to make a first or second income when economic times are unfavorable.
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Home Office Security
Working from home carries the responsibility of ensuring sensitive client information, tools required to operate the business, and financial assets are all secure.
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Whole vs. Term Life Insurance
Whole life insurance (or universal life insurance) carries a higher monthly premium than term life insurance. Which type of policy is better in the long run?
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Earn an Accounting Designation
There are a number of ways to become an accountant. A CGA, CMA or CA designation indicates professionalism and adherence to industry standards.
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Quick Reference GAAP Guide
These 12 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles help ensure that information in financial statements is relevant, reliable, consistent, and comparable.
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E-Commerce Web Development Gaffs
Bill Snowman of CreateSource.com knows good e-commerce web design. Here, he shares the three worst mistakes he has seen time and again over 15 years in web development.
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Student Loan Consolidation Advice
Consolidating school loans can help graduates save interest, reduce monthly payments, and manage all loans with one payment. Where do graduates go for unbiased advice?
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Consolidating Private Student Loans
Consolidating private student loans helps graduates lower their monthly payments and save interest by rolling all existing private loans into one manageable payment.
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3 E-Commerce Business Financing Options
The cost of starting an online business can be minimal. However, expansion usually requires additional funding. Here are three ways to find small business seed capital.
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Free Credit Report Services
Canadians and Americans are entitled to a free credit report each year. Reviewing credit reports helps citizens prevent identity theft, clean credit up and fix mistakes.
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New Domain Buying Option Coming
In a move that will help businesses build their brand and stop domain squatting, ICANN's pending changes allow companies to use their names as domain extensions.
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Online Accounting Degree Programs
Online accounting degree programs are a good choice for those returning to school after a lay-off, to upgrade skills, or to gain valuable business and finance knowledge.
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Using Equity to Secure a Loan
Homeowners with immediate cash needs have several options. Two of the more popular are secured lines of credit and second mortgages.
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Mortgage Refinancing Tips
Mortgage refinancing can save a homeowner thousands of dollars over the life of their loan, if done properly and at the right time.
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