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Business impact to H1B changes
The H1B visa – the visa required for foreign-born workers to be hired for high-skilled, high-paying jobs in the United States –...

Becoming an independent contractor: Get a business checking account
In our previous post, we discussed setting up an S-Corp. as the first step in becoming an independent contractor. Once you have...

Becoming an independent contractor: Setting up an S-Corp
So maybe you have kicked around the idea of venturing on your own and being your own boss. But, the process seems a little...

Automation will transform the global workforce
In 2013, CNBC found that 65 percent of Americans believed automation would have a drastic negative impact on several industries....

OEM business changing, are you?
Recently, Automation World did a story on how technology has changed business for the original equipment manufacturer, or OEM....

Business opportunities can lead to more possibilities
Emerson Electric Co. recently inked a $40 million deal to provide automation systems and services for Novo Nordisk and its $2...

What is happening at Automate America?
Automate America is a platform that matches quality automation professionals with companies seeking skilled labor. The intent of...