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How to keep your lash clients coming back

Your clients are the bread and butter of your lash business. They’re the reason why you do what you do, and keeping them satisfied and loyal is essential for the success of your business. If you want your clients to keep coming back to you for their lash needs, follow these tips. Build rapport Creating a lasting relationship with your clients begins with building rapport. From the moment they walk in, make them feel valued. A simple “How’s your day […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Tips to improve safety in manufacturing plants

Ensuring safety in manufacturing plants is paramount for protecting workers and maintaining efficient operations. Manufacturing environments often contain numerous hazards, including heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and complex processes. As a result, implementing effective safety measures is critical to prevent accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Let's look at tips to improve safety in manufacturing plants and create a safer work environment for everyone. Identifying and Assessing Risks The first step in improving safety in manufacturing plants is to identify potential hazards and […]

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Business & Lifestyle

Watch for signs of heat stress in livestock

With plenty of summer left to go, livestock producers are reminded to monitor animals and implement management practices to reduce the risk of heat stress. “We’ve had a couple spells of some high heat and high humidity and it doesn’t take very many of those days to cause some stress on the livestock,” Dan Shike, interim head of the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois told FarmWeek. Heat stress is more common during periods of high nighttime […]

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Business News

Centralia Big Lots to close

CENTRALIA -- The discount chain Big Lots is set to close nearly 300 stores nationwide, with one in Central Illinois location currently on the list. The listing for the Centralia location on the company website displayed a banner that read "Closing This Location," advertising their store closing sale. The company currently operates nearly 1,400 locations, but its store count will drop by nearly 20 percent after the closures. The store closures came after the company saw a 10 percent decrease […]

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Education

Online nursing programs offer flexibility for career advancement

Online nursing programs have become increasingly popular among aspiring nurses and professionals seeking to advance their careers. These programs offer a level of flexibility that traditional, on-campus programs often cannot match. For many, the ability to balance work, family, and education is transformative. Choosing an online nursing program can be a critical step in your career advancement. With the demand for healthcare professionals rising, there has never been a better time to invest in your education. Online programs provide you […]

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Education

Warning signs to look out for with your mining equipment

Having reliable and functional equipment is crucial for the success of any mining operation. Mining machinery must endure harsh conditions and heavy usage, making it imperative to monitor and maintain its condition diligently. When you look out for different warning signs of problems with your mining equipment, you can prevent downtime and keep your mining operation running smoothly. Changes in Performance Sudden changes in performance from your mining equipment include noticeable decreases in efficiency, slower operation speeds, or increased fuel […]

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Illinois

Crops face mid-season battle with weeds and diseases

BLOOMINGTON (FarmWeekNow) -- Airplanes, ground rigs, and drones can be seen across the state at this point in the season as corn and soybean crops battle weed and disease pressure. “There are a lot of variables out there right now that everybody is trying to factor in,” FarmWeek CropWatcher Jeff Guilander told the RFD Radio Network. He said they have found mild, yet widespread infestations of tar spot in Jersey County. But since he was able to plant a lot […]

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