01st December 2009
It is a sign of our times that there is a heightened interest in careers in criminal justice that coincides with a growing need for criminal justice professionals. The unfortunate events of September 11, 2001 has resulted in much greater awareness of our ...
21st October 2009
In massage therapy, there are many modalities, or types of massage, that can be offered to clients. From Swedish and sports massage to shiatsu and even Reiki, there are a variety of modalities and each serves a different purpose.
Some styles are commo...
27th June 2009
If any industry has seen a silver lining during the dark clouds of the current recession, it is the receivable factoring industry. Many smaller to mid-size business have been placed in a cash flow crunch as their customers are taking longer and longer to ...
19th June 2009
With all the talk about swine flu, epidemics and pandemics, it is no wonder the general public gets a bit edgy about the possibility of becoming ill. But there is another type of epidemic associated with healthcare, only this epidemic will not make you ph...
12th June 2009
The auto industry is getting all the attention during this recession but the construction industry is quietly feeling the pain also. You hear a lot about “housing starts,” “sales of new homes” and “sales of existing homes” when analysts are di...
10th June 2009
They say that the trucking industry is one of the first predictors of a recession as well as one of the first predictors of economic recovery. When shipping starts to decline that means people aren’t buying. When shipping via trucks picks up steadily, t...
03rd December 2008
Thai massage is rapidly becoming one of the favorite options for individuals looking for a good, relaxing massage. While still not as popular in the United States as it is in Europe, this style of massage is certainly becoming more prevalent – and well-...
27th October 2008
Understanding and Working with Massage Chairs
In recent years, chair massage has become one of the most popular massage options for both massage therapists and the clients they serve. The primary reason is that the concept of chair massage is one that ...
13th October 2008
Although massage chairs continue to be a popular option among massage therapists, massage tables are the standard operating tool. Not only are they the most comfortable surface for clients, but they offer a massage therapist a greater range of movement an...
06th October 2008
Massage oils are a staple for many masseuses. Not only can they heighten the massage experience by offering aromatherapy benefits in addition to allowing for greater ease of movement over the body, but many massage oils are believed to contain healing pro...
06th October 2008
Invoice factoring is the practice of selling the interest in receivables or invoices to a third-party, or "factor," at a discount. By factoring receivables a company can leverage the value of its receivables by collecting the funds from the factor well in...
02nd September 2008
As with many health-based professions, the field of massage therapy is heavily regulated. Although there is no national standard that prospective massage therapists must adhere to, most of the states in the U.S. require some sort of massage license or cer...
02nd September 2008
As more and more expectant mothers turn to massage as a way to ease the aches and pains of impending motherhood, pregnancy massage (also known as prenatal massage) is becoming an increasingly popular specialization among massage therapists. It can also se...
