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Atlanta businesses \ Employment \ local economy \ Self-employment \ small businesses
Tips on finding the best employees for your small business
Take your startup or small business to the next level by attracting the most promising employees on the market. Behind every good business is a group of employees who are willing to go the extra mile. By making their product its best and prioritizing strong customer service skills, businesses have achieved success time and time [...]
Atlanta shopping \ holiday shopping \ local economy \ Pinterest
Win unique custom jewelry by playing on Pinterest
Give a custom gift to a loved one (or yourself) by simply doing what you’re already doing on your lunch break. Pinterest, the addictive digital bulletin board, has been used to connect buyers and consumers since its inception. This incomparable marketing tool has fallen into the hands of Minter and Richter, two New Englanders with [...]
Atlanta shopping \ Holidays \ local business \ local economy \ shop local
The (im)practicalities of shopping local for the holidays
Shop Local. It’s a slogan adapted by many cities in an effort to bolster the local economy. But is it really as worthwhile as big box and international chains? After moving into my new place and setting up shop with existing furniture, I couldn’t wait to get started redecorating, giving the home a customized look. [...]
Dallas market \ Dallas shopping \ local economy \ Local food
Local solutions meet foodie needs
Buying local doesn’t mean you have to become the next No Impact Man to do your part for a healthier environment or a healthier you. DFW has scores of places providing quality edibles that haven’t clocked more mileage than your last trip across the country, and all of them are making sourcing locally easier (and [...]
Chicago shopping \ Cooking \ farmers market \ local economy \ Local food
5 new Farmers Markets opening tables this summer in Chicago
We’re currently witnessing a growing concern for issues of health and nutrition, and that’s pretty impressive considering our taste for convenient meals on-the-run and attractive fast-food culture. Another proof that our lives have much improved, along with our eating habits. Natural ingredients, organic foods and healthy cooking stand at the very base of a healthy [...]
Atlanta Metro \ Business and Economy \ jobs \ local economy
Without jobs, the Southern phoenix fizzles
Why is the southern phoenix glowing with dull embers instead of blazing back from the 2008 recession? After the Civil War, Atlanta was commonly described as a phoenix that would rise up triumphantly from the flames of Sherman’s fire. Indeed, Atlanta was resurrected bigger and brighter than ever after the war. Even after the recessions [...]
Atlanta shopping \ Buckhead \ Clothing \ local economy
Two new shops for women opening soon!
Whip out that debit card and prepare to do some damage. Two new shops are opening for your consumer pleasure. Ona Sister duo Jenny and Sarah Bronczek will open Ona Atlanta this February. The “luxury gift boutique” will feature products that sooth, excite, and impress. Shopping for the perfect gift is hard, especially when your [...]
Apartment Living \ Chica \ Chicago apartments \ local economy \ Real estate
Is this the year to invest in Chicago real estate?
If you’re thinking about where to park your savings account in 2012, this is a great year to take a look at Chicago real estate. Prices are still low, loan rates are still affordable, and there’s a large amount of housing stock on the market to choose from. Not sure if this is the best [...]
Dallas market \ Employment \ job \ local economy
The best places to work in Dallas
Looking for a new job in Dallas? You might want to consider putting in an application at one of these firms, which were among those voted the top places to work by the readers of the Dallas-Fort Worth Business News. Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center: The official hotel of the Dallas Cowboys is considered [...]
Atlanta Falcons \ Atlanta Hawks \ Atlanta sports \ local economy \ Philips Arena \ Tax
Atlanta facelifts on your dime
You’re doing great with Atlanta’s pretty improvements—oh wait, you didn’t know you were paying for them? I had always been ashamed of Atlanta’s website. It was like a blast from the past with too many flashy things and broken links and useless pages. I visited city pages for Philadelphia and Chicago and I was burning [...]
Chicago \ Chicago apartments \ Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau \ Illinois \ local economy \ Second City \ Tourism
Chicago: finally second to none
Ready to have more tourists heading the Windy City way? Chicago rolled out a new marketing campaign that is designed to talk us up all over the world. Forget this ridiculous “Second City” stuff. Now we’re saying that we’re “Second to None!” (The Second City nickname came from Chicago’s habit of lagging behind New York [...]
Chicago \ Employment \ jobs \ local economy
Chicago’s top workplaces boast the happiest employees
Want to love your job? Apply at Chicago’s top workplaces. Looking for a great place to work in Chicago? Consider focusing your search on some of the companies that have been selected as Chicago’s top places to work. The annual survey from the Chicago Tribune has produced a great database of companies with happy employees. [...]
Atlanta \ Business \ Employment \ Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport \ Home care \ local economy
Hottest job markets in Atlanta
Newsflash: The economy hasn’t been doing so well. Okay, that isn’t news to anyone anywhere in the globe at this point but there is good news that you might not know. Atlanta’s job market has a few points of bright light that are providing employment opportunities for thousands. Get on your feet and move on [...]
Business and Economy \ Dallas Real estate \ local economy \ Real estate pricing \ Texas
Dallas home prices eking downward
Texas has shown itself to be somewhat immune from the real estate plummet that has hit most of the rest of the nation, but a little dip in Dallas home prices at the end of 2011 is an indication that things may be weakening. Analysts expect prices to continue to edge incrementally downward through the [...]
Atlanta \ CreditScore \ local economy \ rent \ scams
Don’t get sucked in by rental scams
When seeking an apartment in Atlanta, an online search is a great place to start. You can get the basics about the most promising neighborhoods and which locations will offer the most amenities for your money. Of course, as with many things online, it is important to be discerning and careful. Rental property scams are [...]
local economy \ San Francisco \ Unemployment
Good sign: San Francisco unemployment dropping
Here’s some good news for the city of San Francisco as we head into the holiday season. Our local unemployment rate continues a positive downward spiral. The number is now down to 8.1 percent from a high of 9.5 percent in January 2011. With seasonal employment opportunities now in full swing, we can likely expect [...]
jobs \ local economy \ recession
Economic recovery? Not so fast.
A recent survey of over 1,500 Philadelphia-area executives and chief financial offers shows a less than positive picture about what is happening in our local economy. Over the next six months, these high-level businesspeople say that 58% are not expecting to hire over the next 6 months, an increase of almost 10% from last quarter. [...]
Atlanta \ Business \ Business and Economy \ Coca-Cola \ Internet Marketing \ local economy \ Marketing and Advertising \ Social media
Technology changes Atlantans, not Atlanta
Atlantans are wired but Atlanta is not. We Tweet, Check-In, and change our Statuses frequently. We’ve got fan pages for everything and there is an official list of Atlanta residents worth Following. We do our research, try out the latest technology, and are responsive to changes in the market. So why isn’t our city keeping [...]
Apartment \ Dallas \ Dallas rental market \ home rental scam \ local economy \ rental market \ scam
Foreclosure scam targets Dallas renters
In what is sure to be the first shot in a new wave of rental scams, a local family is soon to be homeless after learning that the house they had rented was actually in foreclosure. WFAA-TV first reported the scheme and the unfortunate plight of the Agee Family. The family found the listing on [...]
Alpharetta \ Atlanta \ Atlanta metropolitan area \ Georgia \ local economy \ Milton \ Roswell
Top Metro city for a high quality of life
You can find a great place to live anywhere in Atlanta. (No, really, you can!) Of course, there are some places where living wonderfully is simply a bit easier. Milton, GA has been rated the best city for the highest quality of life in metro Atlanta. It also ranked ninth overall in the region. The [...]
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