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To Thine Own Self Be True

Max Erkiletian / April 6th, 2021 / No Comments

It was Polonius in William Shakespeare’s Hamlet who spoke the words, “To thine own self be true.” There has been some scholarly debate about the meaning of the phrase. Polonius’ children spoof him in pantomime as he speaks the words. Was it meant to be a joke? Some people tattoo the words on their arms. It seems to have become a credo for people who feel they need to take care of themselves...

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How Does Artwork Affect Real Estate Prices?

Murals are increasing real estate values

Max Erkiletian / March 23rd, 2021 / No Comments

Sixty-four thousand years ago, Neanderthals began carving and painting images on cave walls. Paintings and statues are found in every home and public building today. But, how does artwork affect real estate prices? The Math is Tricky When you ask, “How does artwork affect real estate prices?” It is hard to find specifics. However, real estate agents and developers agree that art improves...

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Business Franchises You Can Launch For Less Than $15K

Allen Francis / January 6th, 2021 / No Comments

As of now, well over 100,000 small businesses have closed because of the coronavirus pandemic and may never reopen again. More small businesses than that have probably closed temporarily or permanently as well – those are just the statistics of the moment. And those statistics are very frightening when considering the future of small businesses in America. About 99.99% of all American businesses...

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How to Start a Vintage Clothing Business

Allen Francis / November 30th, 2020 / No Comments

You may have more luck launching a vintage clothing business than a traditional retail clothing store. The vintage clothing industry is primed to double in size by 2022. It can cost you anywhere between $10,000 to $50,000 to open a vintage clothing business. You can cut initial costs by launching a home-based business. And considering the economic climate of today, more people may be inclined to check...

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