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WordPress vs Drupal: Which CMS is Right for Your Site?

Most websites these days have massive amounts of content that must be managed for the smooth functioning of the site. The role of this falls to content management systems, or CMSes. There are several free CMSes out there that are used all over the web. Two of the most popular packages are WordPress and Drupal. According to Drupal’s own statistics, over a million websites run this CMS package. Even more interesting, Drupal is preferred by sites that have high traffic numbers. However, 60 million sites run WordPress making it by far the most popular free CMS package.

In this article, we will explore what are the advantages and disadvantages between Drupal and WordPress, and which CMS should you choose for your business or personal website.

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5 Financial Areas Where Small Businesses Could Use Some Help

Airbnb, the world’s largest accommodation provider, owns no real estate and Uber, the world’s largest taxi company, owns no vehicles. Taking a cue from these successful companies, an estimated 3 million American professionals consider home as their primary place of work, according to Telework Research Network. By leveraging a wide range of digital, social media, and cloud-based tools, small business owners complete highly productive work and save money on office rent at the same time.

From cash flow gaps to applicable industry regulations, there are certain financially related areas where small businesses could use some professional guidance. This is also true of medium and large companies, whether they are just starting out or have been in business for a while and are looking at expansion.

Here are the five top areas where obtaining financial help can push a small business toward success.

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Branded Merchandise in Professional Sports [Infographic]

For any professional sports team, proper branding is essential to grow and maintain an engaged fan base. While winning championships can increase the revenue of a professional sports team, so can a strong team brand.

For example, the New York Knicks placed at the bottom of their division during the 2014-2015 NBA season. However, the Knicks was the only team from its division to make it to the list of Most Valuable Sports Teams of Forbes in both 2014 and 2015.

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5 Useful Tips for Working From Home

Are you ready to quit the daily grind? Or maybe you’ve already become your own boss, but you’re struggling to match your old pace or worried about meeting your new quotas.

If you’re one of the millions of people working from home (one in five Americans work from home, according to Forbes), here are four useful tips to ensure that you’re making the most out of your self-directed workday.

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Recurring Revenue Is a Key Factor In Continued Business Success

As most business owners are well aware, a company’s earning capacity is integral to ongoing success. However, there is more to creating a sustainable business model than just turning a profit on those goods and services provided by your business. This is where recurring revenue comes in.

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Why Document Translation Matters

There are many companies in this world that do business in different countries. These companies rely on their foreign profits to boost their bottom line. One of the things that can cause foreign business deals to fail is the inaccurate translation of documents. Having critical information on a document get lost in translation in something that companies can’t allow to happen.

Here are three reasons why your should hire a professional translation company involved in international business.

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3 Tips for Taking Your Small Publishing Business to the Next Level

As a business owner, you know that starting a small business isn’t easy- especially in the highly competitive media industry.

However, it’s very rewarding to see all your hard work and effort start to come to fruition. If you’re ready to take your small publishing business to the next level, try implementing the following three tips:

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Hard Money Loans Infographic: The Facts and Figures

Unlike bank loans, which are based on the borrower’s credit, hard money loans are based on real estate assets. Under hard money loan agreements, your real estate properties become the collateral for your financing agreement.

While some individuals may not be willing to use their property as collateral for a loan, other individuals may welcome the idea of being able to skip an extensive background check to have access to financing. A major difference between traditional bank loans and hard money loans is that in the latter, lenders focus their attention in assessing the value of a property. Evaluating the market value of a property can often result in much faster lending decisions.

There are a number of factors to consider when choosing which loan is the right fit for your real estate investment. For investors needing a quick turnaround to take advantage of the best new opportunities rather than moving at the speed of traditional banks, a hard money loans could be the answer. However, real estate investors should keep in mind that hard money loans have a much shorter payment period than traditional mortgage loans. That shorter payment period usually ranges between 1 and 3 years.

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