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Going to the Dentist: The “COVID-19” Norm
If you’re anything like me, you absolutely LOVE the feeling of clean teeth after you’ve been to the dentist. Sure, I follow the recommended brushing and flossing rules they say to follow, but nothing compares to the cleanliness of freshly clean and polished teeth. A handful of dental practices were able to remain open during … Continued
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Bucks County Businesses Helping to Fight COVID-19
When COVID-19 struck and the government issued a mandatory quarantine, no one could have predicted or prepared for the financial and economic consequences. It’s been almost two months since then, and businesses are still closed or struggling to stay open. HelpSquad, along with our sister companies LiveHelpNow and Insane Lab, sprung into action as soon … Continued
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How COVID-19 is Changing Health Insurance
Lowen Anders loved her job. For six years, Lowen worked as a freelance contractor for an architecture firm that valued sustainability and the overall health of the environment. As part of her contract, the firm offered her a comfortable salary and health benefits. Because offering freelance employees health insurance benefits wasn’t required, Lowen knew how … Continued
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Unemployment Insurance During COVID-19
March 10, 2020. The date will stick out in Lowen Anders’ head for years. It’s the date she got the call that said schools were closing because of COVID-19. Lowen was laid-off. Lowen had been a freelance contractor for the New York City school system for six years teaching architecture in elementary and middle schools. … Continued
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Veterinary Telemedicine: Helping Our Pets During Quarantine
Image from Cosmopolitan, UK Instagram You may consider yourself lucky if you’re quarantined with your pets. But do your pets feel the same way?! Suddenly, we’re spending all day with them. We’re interrupting their naps, increasing their snack intake, and judging them for sleeping all day – poor things! But in all seriousness, the mandated … Continued
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Live Chat Customer Support FAQs and Debunked Live Chat Service Myths
New things can be scary. In 1876 when telephones were becoming more and more popular, people were suspicious. It was during a time when few people had firsthand experience with electrical machines. There were many fears surrounding the telephone. Was it dangerous? Could other people listen in on conversations? Telephone companies had to work hard … Continued
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Small Business Tools You Need For Remote Work Success
“Today, you have the opportunity to transcend from a disempowered mindset of existence to an empowered reality of purpose-driven living. Today is a new day that has been handed to you for shaping. You have the tools, now get out there and create a masterpiece.” Steve Maraboli, The Power of One Today, despite the mandated … Continued
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Distance Learning: What Can We Learn from COVID-19
Just about every school-aged kid I know LOVES a snow day. Heck, I loved them so much when I was a kid I would perform every snow day ritual known to man at the slightest chance of snow. That meant spoons under pillows, pajamas inside out, and when I really wanted a snow day I … Continued
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Working From Home: Adjusting to Telecommuting
Tumble outta bed and I stumble to the kitchen Pour myself a cup of ambition Yawn and stretch and try to come to life Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumpin’ Out on the street the traffic starts jumpin’ With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5… well not anymore. … Continued