BY KARA KOVALCHIK writing or MentalFloss When digging through the dark recesses of the office supply cabinet, today’s average office worker might find a 5¼” floppy disk and consider it a relic of the Dark Ages. They’ve probably also never seen a canister-style ashtray in the corridor, or a pegboard bookkeeping system. Here are some […]

BY BARBARA WELTMAN investopedia Your 2018 return won’t look anything like what you’re used to. The tax form is new and changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will substantially change what you can and cannot write off. Here is a roundup of the 13 most important changes to note so you’re prepared for the upcoming tax filing […]

Dalvin Brown, USA TODAY Connecting with people has become so much easier with advancing technology. Tasks that once required an operator, postage stamp or carrier pigeon are now as simple as tapping a name or even a face on your screen, and, voila, you’re connected. But also easier is unwittingly getting caught up in a major […]

by Brent Barnhart writing for sproutsocial.com Do you have your social media marketing strategy squared away for 2019? If not, we don’t blame you. Because 2018 was a whirlwind year for social marketing to say the least. Facebook was shrouded in controversy due to its algorithm changesand privacy concerns. Instagram finally came into its own by rolling […]

By: Christopher Elliott writing for Forbes Which companies have the best customer service? The short answer: supermarkets, restaurants, and car manufacturers. But the long answer is fascinating, and you’ll want to stick around for it. Most experts I know eventually turn to the authoritative American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), which publishes its scorecard by industry category, for […]

by Kevin Sheridan. http://kevinsheridanllc.com Leaders in all industries are constantly wondering how to improve company culture. There are myriad benefits to achieving world-class culture, not the least of which are: higher profitability, improved customer service, enhanced talent attraction, and superior talent retention. Below are six of the most unique and proven means of achieving a […]

From Trapcall.com Have you ever needed to send a call or a text, but preferred not to share your caller ID with the recipient? Caller ID spoofing can help with that. However, the technology that helps those looking to protect their phone number is unfortunately also used by spammers and other bad guys to put unsuspecting […]

By Liz Alderman writing for The New York Times Cash is disappearing in the country faster than anyone thought it would. Now, officials are trying to slow its demise as they determine the societal costs. Few countries have been moving toward a cashless society as fast as Sweden. But cash is being squeezed out so quickly — with […]

BY LOUISE BEVAN  writing for The Epoch Times There’s no place like home. And for Kansas City’s homeless veterans, a community project in progress is ensuring that these deserving men and women have a safe place from which to rebuild their lives. The Veterans Community Project has built 13 “tiny homes” to date, intended as temporary […]

Dalvin Brown, Michael Doyle and Jessica Presinzano, USA TODAY Whether it’s this week’s polar vortex that’s bringing record-smashing cold to much of the nation, or any other apocalyptic-sounding winter weather phenomenon, motorists in the path of freezing temperatures face many driving hazards. Dealing with thickened fluids and frozen doors, along with black ice that can stop wheels from getting a good […]