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Hiring a new employee is a big commitment, especially when it comes to cost. This includes the time it takes to procure interview questions, create job listings, communicate with potential hires, conduct the interviews, and train a new associate — all on top of adding a salary to your business budget. A trial period for new employees is a great...

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Florida Gateway College’s newest building will be named the Quinn & Keith Leibfried STEM Building by the locally headquartered First Federal Bank. Construction began on the college’s new STEM building in March of 2021. When finished, it will host numerous classrooms; chemistry, microbiology, physics, and botany labs; faculty...

If you want to take a break without leaving your local area, a staycation is a great way to kick back and relax. Here are some helpful tips for making the most of your staycation for maximum enjoyment:

This Mother’s Day, if you’re looking for something as unique as your mom, consider these gift suggestions to brighten her day:

For many small businesses, properly administered social media is no longer an optional extra — it’s a must-have for effective marketing. However, every business is different, so it’s important to weigh your specific needs as you decide whether it’s time to hire a social media manager.

Car sharing is an increasingly popular means of getting around. But even as it becomes more widespread, you may be wondering what it is, how it works, and how it stacks up to other forms of transportation. Is it green? Can it save you money? As with most things, the answers depend on a lot of factors. Still, one thing is clear: car sharing is here...

You don’t have to have a gym membership or even a set of dumbbells to get a good workout in. With body-weight exercises, you’ll have everything you need to get a satisfying, strengthening workout from the comfort of your own home.

When you’re looking to hire employees, the process of recruitment can be quite daunting. According to career website Glassdoor, it costs $4,000 to recruit a new employee in the U.S., on average. Here are some effective ways to reduce hiring and recruitment costs while still getting high-quality applicants:

It’s some of the most common financial advice — if you want to grow your savings, invest. However, getting started with investing can be a daunting task, especially with so many myths surrounding the topic. We’re here to clear the air and address some common misconceptions about investing.

If you’ve amassed significant savings for your retirement, it’s important to think about what you’ll do with the money. Would you prefer to spend it on yourself, give it away, or hang on to it and leave an inheritance for your children or other loved ones? Your answer will depend on a wide variety of factors, of course, but here are some points to...