A Week in Portland, OR, on a $100,000 Salary

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Welcome to Spending Notes, where we do a weekly deep dive into how our readers spend their cash. Today: a medical administrator who makes $100,000 Occupation: medical administrator Age: 29 Location: Portland, OR Salary: $100,000 (approx. $3,846 per pay period) Day One I’ve been living and working on the west coast for several years, but […]

Tips Every Startup Needs Regardless of the Industry

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Great ideas exist in abundance, but a great amount of them end up being just ideas. Not everyone is brave enough to get their hands dirty, spend sleepless nights sketching out plans, or begging angels for funding for their inexistent business. It takes guts. Entrepreneurs are the people who cross the threshold and convert ideas […]

3 Reasons Why Data Analytics Is the Future of Business

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Your business processes might be stuck in a rut of routine and outdated standards. If you and your team aren’t taking advantage of all the modern business software integrations that are available, you could be doing yourselves a disservice. Data analytics has become increasingly popular recently as these business intelligence tools have become highly specialized […]

What Is Data Analytics and How Can It Help Your Company?

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Consumers get ads every day for similar products and services that you offer. It behooves you to become more creative in optimizing your marketing strategy. That’s where data science and big data analytics come in. Business executives use them to streamline business processes, improve customer experience, and gain a competitive advantage. However, implementing data analytics […]

How to Keep Your Sewer Line From Clogging

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One moment that can incur panic in anyone is when you go to flush the toilet, and instead of flushing, the water begins to rise and spill out of the bowl. Grabbing the plunger is the quickest way to try and stop the issue, but, sometimes, there is an underlying cause that needs the attention […]

Tips For Cleaning Up After A Dirty Day at Work

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Our jobs may provide us with a source of income and stability, but work can be quite messy for many. According to the job you hold, it’s possible to find yourself filthy from head to toe after putting in your day’s work. Your clothes, nails, and even hair may carry the lingering odor, residue, or […]

How to Advertise Your Real Estate Business

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The real estate industry is booming, but that doesn’t mean that your business is necessarily performing well. While many real estate companies have been doing quite well thanks to increased demand from COVID-19 and lower mortgage rates, you still need to put in the work if you want to really capitalize on all this increased […]

A Look at How Geothermal HVAC Systems Work

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When it comes to environmentally friendly HVAC systems, geothermal options are becoming a promising and increasingly popular option. Many new homeowners are attracted to geothermal systems because of the energy savings that these systems offer. Many others building a new home consider using geothermal heating because of the low impact on the planet. Whatever the […]

3 Products Any Jewelry Store Needs To Carry

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A jewelry store is the perfect business venture for those who love detail-oriented work. Plus, this kind of store allows you to display the latest trends and styles to your potential customers. Choosing inventory for your shop is one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make. So when it comes time to picking out […]

What To Know About Oregon’s Education System

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For several decades now, public education has gone from mostly state-funded to increasing intervention by way of funding from the United States federal government. The No Child Left Behind Act implemented annual testing requirements across states that showed a disparity between the educational achievements of students from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. More recently, the […]