David Davies

No matter if you’ve been in business for years or are just starting off your newest endeavor, running a business can prove to be incredibly costly. From paying employee salaries to keeping the lights on, running your business is a huge investment of both time and money. - See more at: http://www.abnsave.com/hidden-costs-running-business-infographic/#sthash.0sH3ugqL.dpuf

As summer break quickly approaches, you may be searching for the perfect destination for your family vacation. While there are many locations to choose from, your budget will likely play a bigger role than you might like when it comes to making your final decision.

If you are getting ready to move to a new home or apartment, there are many steps you want to take to ensure the move goes smoothly. The five steps below will help you to begin chipping away at many of your moving tasks several weeks before your move date.

When people think of online education, they typically associate it with working adults or stay-at-home students. However, the truth is that there is a growing number of students who are taking advantage of their college’s online programs, regardless of age, occupation, location or mobility.

Thanks to Marcellus Shale, the Pittsburgh area is experiencing steady job growth. The outlook for future job growth continues to look promising for Pittsburgh as the oil and gas industry and its related industries create openings for skilled technicians and professionals.Federal statistics and reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticsshow that the job growth in the oil and gas industry has increased by 40 percent, and looks to keep growing.

The US population is an aging society, which underscores the demand for professionals in the healthcare industry. By the year 2030, the over-65 population is expected to triple. Six out of ten baby boomers will manage more than one chronic health condition. And forecasts predict there will be eight times more knee replacements performed by 2030 than today. This illustrates the increasing demand for qualified healthcare professionals such as patient care technicians, medical assistants, therapeutic massage practitioners, surgical technologists, LPNs, RNs, and other medical personnel to answer the need for more procedures and more treatments for a growing segment of our population.

When people think of criminal justice careers, many of the standard job solutions come to mind—police officer, deputy sheriff, detective, FBI, criminal investigator, etc. What many don’t consider is the alternate criminal justice career options outside of law enforcement that are available to those pursuing a career in criminal justice.

So you’ve earned your degree in surgical technology and are just about to scrub up for your first surgery. Before you step into the “surgical field,” there are several different procedures and processes to ensure the sterility of the area. Correctly following these steps will help you to prepare for scrubbing into any surgery and keep the surgical area free of any harmful microorganisms.

Daniel Nagin, Associate Dean of Faculty and the Teresa & H. John Heinz III University Professor of Public Policy and Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University’s H. John Heinz III College, will be awarded the Stockholm Prize in Criminology on Tuesday, June 10th.

Certified electronics technician is one of the most interesting jobs in today's career market. Whether it's working on the latest gadget for consumers or new military and space technology, electronics technicians play an important role. For people who are excellent problem-solvers and can work well as part of a team, the career is one that can provide exciting opportunities.

Like any other business, hotels can’t open their doors and expect clients to line up to book their services. Establishments in hospitality rely on the skills of marketing professionals to promote their accommodations, event spaces, restaurants, and other entertainment services they offer. However, there are many tips for marketing professionals in the hospitality industry to create a more effective promotion strategy.

Massage therapy is a rewarding career path for people to pursue because these professionals often have an immediate impact on the quality of life for others. Massage therapists can reduce stress, relieve pain and promote injury recovery.

The PTI Business Degree with a Concentration in Marketing gives students the tools necessary to thrive in the corporate world. Business Administration is one of the most commonly sought after majors because business programs are highly sensitive to the job market and teach skills that are directly relevant to the workforce.

An HVAC technician is responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Some technicians also specialize in maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems, known as HVAC/R technicians. HVAC technicians are part of the skilled trades, and most people employed in the field have undergone HVAC technician training at one of the HVAC schools across the country.

With Easter fast approaching, families across America are lugging out their cookbooks to get ready for the big feast. To celebrate the end of Lent, most Americans are looking forward to a thick leg of ham as the centerpiece of the meal.

As technology continues to drive business, the demands on today’s cyber leaders increase every day. In order to tackle the important task of training these leaders, Carnegie Mellon University’s H. John Heinz III College initiated the launch of the Chief Information Security Officer Executive (CISO-Executive) Education and Certification Program in February of 2013. The role of the Chief Information Security Officer has grown in complexity and magnitude. - See more at: http://www.heinz.cmu.edu/news/news-detail/index.aspx?nid=1719#sthash.ruLVoCZl.dpuf

Interactive technologies are becoming more and more a part of our culture. Simply put, interactive technology allows the user to experience technology in deeper, more engaging ways. Devices and software can respond to actions put forth by the user, allowing for a give and take between device and human. Pittsburgh interactive technology in particular is making major contributions to the field.