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Making a Difference with Corporate Social Responsibility Report

CSR reporting also referred to as sustainability reporting is an essential part of the business industry. Initially, CSR reports either focused exclusively on philanthropy or environmental issues.  These reports were mainly driven by the objective of reducing potential risks and building strong investor relations.    But with time these reports have taken the form of strategic documents, offering an objective and balanced evaluation of a company's performance in the non-financial sector ...
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8 Time-lasting Tips on Sales Survival During the Economic Downturn

As sales decline, sales survival has become the topic of discussion in many corporate boardrooms during this economic downturn. However, there are things that sales organizations can do to take advantage of the downturn and position themselves for the future. 1) Don't panic. Easy to say but not so easy to do especially if you are the bread maker and others are depending on you. Nonetheless, you must remain calm knowing that recessions do occur; recessions are out of our control and "this too ...
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Start Giving Back To The Community And Donate A Boat Today

There are so many different ways that people are able to give back to the community or make a charitable donation. One of the newer programs on the market is the ability to donate a boat, car, motorcycle, or other vehicle. All of these items are taken in, cleaned up, repaired, and then distributed throughout the community in one of two ways. The first possibility is that some charities will take these newly repaired items and donate them to a family or organization in need; this is the most ...
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Volunteering for Charity, Legally

Charities are often required to rely on the kindness of volunteers in order to carry out the work they are doing, however, as a charity this can often be a source of some confusion about how to treat a volunteer in terms of 'legal employment'. As a volunteer giving up your precious time in order to contribute, you may also want to know where your legal boundaries lie. The following is an overview of some of the most frequently asked questions regarding charity and differentiating between the ...
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The Great American Whine

by: Geoff Ficke Recently, Michelle Obama famously commented that for the first time in her life she was proud of her country. Her remarks were widely critiqued and rightly so, as she is potentially the next First Lady of the United States. Her delayed burst of enthusiasm for the land of her birth is no doubt enhanced by the fact that her husband, a black man with a limited resume, is unexpectedly the front runner for the Democratic Presidential nomination. As the years have past and I enter ...
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Caturano and Company Named A Top Area Charitable Contributor

The Boston Business Journal recently named Caturano and Company as one of the "Area's Largest Charitable Contributors" for the fifth consecutive year.  The list is published annually to recognize Greater Boston companies with the largest contributions to corporate foundations. Caturano and Company is a proud returning sponsor of the publication's Corporate Philanthropy & Citizenship Summit, being held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place on September 11th.The summit is designed to recognize ...
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How To Make Money Selling God's Stuff

How To Make Money Selling God's Stuff That's right, there are a lot of ways to make money selling the word of God, and doing His good works at the same time. Is your faith strong enough to help you earn a lot of money in the service of God? Let's check out a number of ways you can make money selling God's stuff. It may seem like a miracle when you discover how easy it is to earn money working in God's way, spreading His word, and doing His good works. There are a lot of not for profit ...
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Donate Winnipeg: Plan Canada’s Campaign To Increase Donations Across Winnipeg

Every day, in the poorest regions of the world, 25,000 children under the age of 5 die because they lack access to things we take for granted, such as clean water, sanitation, medicine and food. By sponsoring a child, you can help an entire community of children leave poverty behind. For as little as $1 per day ($35 a month), you can invest in grassroots programs that will help local people build schools, train teachers, empower girls, dig wells, run health clinics, start small businesses, and ...
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Donate Ottawa: Plan Canada’s Campaign To Increase Donations Across Ottawa

Every day, in the poorest regions of the world, 25,000 children under the age of 5 die because they lack access to things we take for granted, such as clean water, sanitation, medicine and food. By sponsoring a child, you can help an entire community of children leave poverty behind. For as little as $1 per day ($35 a month), you can invest in grassroots programs that will help local people build schools, train teachers, empower girls, dig wells, run health clinics, start small businesses, and ...
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A Car Donation Does Make a Big Difference

Mother nature's fury, floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes, have wreaked havoc on many people, and communities. As a result of these devastating events, homes, and lives have been destroyed. Rebuilding infrastructure and property, requires a great deal of resources, and capital. Federal, and local financial aid are much needed, however this aid falls short of what is truly required. Individual contributions are vital to fill these vast short falls. Beyond monetary contributions, donating a ...
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