January 2022 - The Outlier Model

The Cost of Starting My Own Business

Jenny Smedra / January 20th, 2022 / No Comments

Many of us have thought about starting a business at one time or another. The idea of working for myself has often tempted me to leave unsatisfying jobs and start a new career. However, only a small percentage of people ever act on the urge. In my case, the opportunity was thrust upon me two years ago. With few options and nothing to lose, I dove headfirst into entrepreneurship. This is my story and...

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Parity in the NFL: So-So Teams That Made the Playoffs

Susan Paige / January 12th, 2022 / No Comments

The Los Angeles Rams inadvertently set a new precedent for the NFL by knocking off the Arizona Cardinals Dec. 13, 2021, on the road. With the loss, the Cardinals fell to 10-3 and meant every team in the NFL has at least three losses in Week 13 for the first time since the AFL and NFL merged in 1970. This occurrence has made for an interesting occurrence for bettors wagering on NFL lines. jQuery(window).load(function(){ ...

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7 Common Mistakes of Frequent Shopper Programs

Common Mistakes of Frequent Shoppers Programs

Jenny Smedra / January 6th, 2022 / No Comments

Frequent shopper programs are a simple concept. As the name implies, they are designed to benefit stores’ frequent shoppers and create a connection with the customers. Rather than simply attracting repeat customers with the lowest prices, they should also deepen customer loyalty. However, not all programs are created equal. Although they should be easy to use, some make it overly complicated...

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