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![ID theft and credit card fraud are at an all-time high. To attract customers and provide service to as many clients as possible, businesses must be willing to accept payment over the web and mobile devices.These methods of payment carry a risk greater than face to face payment transactions. Businesses need to be aware of these risks and prepared to protect against fraud.ID theft and credit card fraud are major criminal businesses. The tactics continue to evolve as the number of payment options grows. If you see any of the following fraudulent schemes, stop the payment, contact the customer, and investigate the circumstances.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQTC69.img?h=64&w=80&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "Protecting against fraud - DepositPhotos.com")
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How to know when to outsource
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How this divorced single mom became a successful entrepreneur
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Small business optimism near all-time high
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How the smartest leaders build winning teams
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How getting social can build your business
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How this entrepreneur is constantly evolving in his business
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Strategies for success for new entrepreneurs
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What to do when a negative review goes viral for your business?
CBS New York
2:03
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How Buffett, Bezos and other successful founders got their start
Inc.
2:04
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Social media tips for small businesses
NBC News
2:43
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What sacrifices do entrepreneurs make to start a business?
MSNBC
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5 best 401K companies perfect for small businesses
GOBankingRates
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Main Street optimism hits new August high
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2:11
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4 hiring mistakes you never want to make
Inc.
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Small business simply can't hire right now, says Moody's Zandi
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Entrepreneurs need to trust their gut and believe in their vision
Entrepreneur
2:00
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The 1 thing the founder of KIND says you need to be successful
Inc.
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The must-know tips to growing your small business
GOBankingRates
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Hair-care entrepreneurs created products out of personal need
USA TODAY
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3 tips for building a culture that makes your team and bottom line happy
Entrepreneur
2:11
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The benefits of temp-to-perm hiring
Inc.
0:56
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This startup wants to become the Dollar Shave Club of adult diapers
CNBC
2:09
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10 inside tips you need to know to get your small business off the ground
GOBankingRates
1:00
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Small business ideas
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Small business ideas
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7 quick Instagram ad hacks for ecommerce
Entrepreneur
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3 steps I'm taking to increase job security as a freelancer
The Motley Fool
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5 lead generation strategies for social media
Inc.
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This change can make more prospects say 'yes' to your offers
Entrepreneur
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4 questions to ask before hiring a freelancer
The Motley Fool
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10 ways to avert hiring disasters and ensure a perfect cultural fit
Inc.
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Financing advice
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Financing advice
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Every business needs a budget
Entrepreneur
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5 behaviors all investors hate, and how to avoid them
Inc.
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How to get male VCs to invest in your female-targeted product
Entrepreneur
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Stick to it: The Importance of a budget for startups
Inc.
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6 things you need to know before asking investors for money
Entrepreneur
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Why you shouldn't be afraid to ask for a loan
Inc.
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Success stories
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Success stories
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This entrepreneur took in $25M selling T-shirts to Trump backers
Inc.
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Haim Saban went from $600,000 in debt to creating Power Rangers
CNBC
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These siblings' protein bars are sold in 20,000 stores
Entrepreneur
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This oatmeal entrepreneur got 2 offers on 'Shark Tank.' Here's how
Inc.
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How two 23-year-olds made more than $1M with an app
CNBC
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She built a hotel and wound up with a packaged food company
Entrepreneur
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At Work
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At Work
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12 airtight reasons to trade your lofty paycheck for work you'll enjoy
GOBankingRates
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How to get promoted in the new year
US News & World Report - Money
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30% of Americans got a raise in 2018 — here's how you can get one, too
GOBankingRates
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The 25 cities that lost the most jobs in 2018
24/7 Wall St.
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The 25 cities that added the most jobs in 2018
24/7 Wall St.
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Highest and Lowest Paying Jobs of 2018
24/7 Wall St.
![For some, working is a means to an end — they go to work every day for the simple fact that they need a paycheck. But money really isn’t everything, and there are some occasions when it’s worth it to quit a job with a high salary to find a job you love.
GOBankingRates spoke to career experts, as well as people who made a transition from a higher-paying job to a lower-paying job they enjoyed more, to find the best reasons for leaving a job with a lofty paycheck for a lower-paying job you’ll love.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQWyec.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "12 Airtight Reasons You Need to Trade Your Lofty Paycheck for Work You’ll Actually Enjoy - PeopleImages / Getty Images")
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![2018 was a good year for nearly a third of American workers, according to a new GOBankingRates survey.
The survey asked over 2,000 Americans if they received a raise or compensation increase at their current job in 2018, and 30 percent said that they did. The survey also asked why the people who received a raise believed they got their pay bump, from exceeding goals to being positive in the workplace.
If you want to get a raise in the New Year, keep reading to take a look at the reasons behind Americans’ pay increases in 2018.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQPZd0.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=951&y=423"} "30% of Americans Got a Raise in 2018 — Here’s How You Can Get One, Too - StefaNikolic / Getty Images/iStockphoto")
![The U.S. economy was in better condition in 2018 than it has been in decades. The job market posted its 96th consecutive month of job growth in September, the longest job creation streak in U.S. history, and the unemployment rate fell to 3.7% -- its lowest point in nearly 50 years.
While approximately 80% of U.S. metropolitan areas have posted positive job growth figures for the year, some major cities have struggled. In 25 metro areas -- an outsized share located in Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio, and West Virginia -- employment has fallen by more than 1.1% in 2018.
Nationwide, the sectors with the fastest job growth in 2018 were construction, mining and logging, leisure and hospitality, and professional and business services. Sectors with the slowest job growth included retail trade, financial activities, and information, and many of the cities that lost the most jobs depend heavily on these sectors.
Population decline and a stagnant economy are two of the main factors that contribute to negative employment growth, but not necessarily to higher unemployment. Cities that lost residents -- often due to lack of jobs -- generally saw the size of their labor force shrink as well. The size of the civilian labor force fell in approximately 80% of cities with negative job growth in 2018. However, negative job growth did not necessarily lead to higher unemployment in several of the cities as workers also left the labor force. In fact, in nine of the 25 cities with the largest declines in employment in 2018, the unemployment rate actually fell or remained the same.
To identify the cities adding (and losing) the most jobs in 2018, 24/7 Wall st. reviewed monthly metro area employment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We calculated the percentage change from January 2018 through October 2018, the latest month for which employment data at the metro area level is available. All figures are seasonally adjusted. January and October unemployment rates came from the BLS. We identified the industry contributing the most to job loss using employment breakdowns by sector (NAICS level 2), also from the BLS.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQE47K.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "25 Cities That Lost the Most Jobs in 2018 - yacobchuk / Getty Images")
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As of October, the U.S. economy has added 1.9 million jobs this year. If the current rate of job growth continues through December, the year-over-year job growth in 2018 will be among the fastest of the last two decades.
Approximately 80% of U.S. metropolitan areas have posted positive job growth figures for the year. In several cities -- largely midsize manufacturing and mining hubs in the Northeast and Midwest -- job growth from January 2018 to October 2018 was more than triple the 1.4% national growth. Conversely, in 25 metro areas -- many located in Louisiana, North Dakota, Ohio, and West Virginia -- employment has fallen by more than 1.1% in 2018.
Nationwide, the sectors with the fastest job growth in 2018 were construction, mining and logging, leisure and hospitality, and professional and business services. Sectors with the slowest job growth included retail trade, financial activities, and information.
Population growth and a robust economy are two of the main factors that contribute to employment growth, but not necessarily to lower unemployment. Cities that added residents -- often due to available job growth -- generally saw the size of their labor force rise as well. The size of the civilian labor force grew in approximately 90% of cities with job growth in 2018.
To identify the cities adding (and losing) the most jobs in 2018, 24/7 Wall st. reviewed monthly metro area employment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. We calculated the percentage change from January 2018 through October 2018, the latest month for which employment data at the metro area level is available. All figures are seasonally adjusted. January and October unemployment rates came from the BLS. We identified the industry contributing the most to job growth using employment breakdowns by sector (NAICS level 2), also from the BLS.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQEj6k.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=864&y=187"} "25 Cities That Added the Most Jobs in 2018 - sturti / Getty Images")
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The highest paying jobs in the country tend to be high-skill, high-responsibility positions that typically require education credentials beyond a bachelor’s degree. They tend to be heavily concentrated in the technology, professional services, and engineering sectors. Conversely, the jobs with the lowest salaries tend to have minimal educational requirements, if any, and generally come with more limited responsibility.
In an email exchange with 24/7 Wall St., Glassdoor career trends expert Allison Sullivan explained some of the factors that affect salary. “The demand for more workers in tech and health care is one reason we’re seeing a number of roles in these fields offer top dollar pay for qualified workers. Roles in these industries tend to require advanced education or specialized skills, which are highly valued and can help drive up earning potential,” Sullivan said.
For any job, high paying or not, wages can vary substantially by city. Regional factors such as demand for certain skill sets and cost of living affect the compensation for certain jobs by city. For example, in San Francisco, a city known for its concentration of tech companies and a near nation-leading cost of living, the typical entry level software engineer earns $121,117 a year, about $34,000 more than the typical software engineer is paid across the country as a whole.
Using data from recruiting and data company Glassdoor, 24/7 Wall St. identified the highest and lowest paying jobs of the year. Jobs were ranked based on the average median base pay from January through November 2018. City-specific salary and pay-growth data also came from Glassdoor. Highest and lowest salary figures only apply to 10 largest American cities, which were the 10 included by Glassdoor. Only the 83 jobs for which sufficient data was available were considered.?This is not a Glassdoor commissioned report.]({"default":"//img-s-www.3ly15.cn.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BBQEhCG.img?h=64&w=85&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=670&y=303"} "Highest and Lowest Paying Jobs of 2018 - Morsa Images / Getty Images")
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