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Guide to Creating an Invoice for Your Business

Guide to Creating an Invoice for Your Business

Invoices are incredibly important for small business owners. They serve many purposes for the small businesses or independent contractors who create them as well as the clients and customers who receive them. Not only is it important to create invoices carefully so that critical information is included, it’s also a good idea to create a professional-looking invoice instead of something that looks …

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1 On 1 Interview With Lori Greiner

1 On 1 Interview With Lori Greiner

Recently, I moderated a panel discussion that included Lori Greiner of TV’s Shark Tank, myself, and Alison Corcoran, the Staples Senior VP for North American Stores and Online Marketing, for a lively roundtable discussion about entrepreneurship and small business . After our panel discussion, I had a chance to sit down with Lori and ask her some questions about what it takes …

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How to Boil an Egg

How to Boil an Egg

The method for making perfect hard-boiled eggs is highly debated. Some swear by steaming (which happens to be our favorite way) while others use the classic technique of bringing water on the stove to a boil. Most recently, people are turning to their Instant Pots or other pressure cookers to make them. If you’re craving egg salad or making deviled eggs, this is the place …

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How to Decorate with Sage

How to Decorate with Sage

Over the past year, our homes became a place of sanctuary amid the stress and anxiety of a global pandemic, so it’s no wonder that many of us are gravitating toward decorating choices that help us feel calm and grounded. Color is an especially powerful tool in creating a soothing environment, and sage green has recently become a must-have hue for those seeking …

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Super Comfy Decor Is the Cozy Approach to Decorating We Can All Appreciate

Super Comfy Decor Is the Cozy Approach to Decorating We Can All Appreciate

While we’re all for elegant decor, after a long day, nothing feels better than sinking into your favorite cushy chair and relaxing. The last few years have taught us that our homes should feel lived in and not just looked at. These days, having a formal living room that no one sets foot in just seems antiquated and a little …

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Every Color of the Year We Know So Far

Every Color of the Year We Know So Far

Each fall, paint companies and interior design experts predict the colors that will shape our homes in the coming year. While the hues of 2022 centered around back-to-nature shades of green, 2023 is all about self-expression. See which paint colors the pros have forecasted thus far, then check back to find out all the predictions for the 2023 colors of the year …

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How to Attract Cardinals

How to Attract Cardinals

It’s always a thrill when wild birds visit your garden. Cardinals are one of the easiest to recognize when you catch a glimpse of one perched outside your window. The males’ bright red plumage makes them stand out wherever they go. Both males and females sport jaunty top-hat-like crests and sing cheerful melodies. Cardinals are at home in most rural and …

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Father’s Day International Celebrations

Father's Day

Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, created Father’s Day to honor her father, a veteran and single dad of 14 children. Since 1910 it’s been celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June because ministers in the early 1900s wanted to be sure they had enough time between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to write two excellent sermons for services held on the holidays. And while …

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What Is Labor Day

labor day holiday

Many people think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer activities—but aside from the fact that it typically includes a day off of work and a three-day weekend, do you know the purpose of this holiday? Most people know that Labor Day is a day set aside to show appreciation for the American labor force, but its roots are …

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