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• The article must focus on an informative business tip or article.
• Please use a word processor and save your article as either a .DOC or .TXT file format.
• Include this in your e-mail as an attachment.

• A Bio of yourself
• The Article in PLAIN text (Do not refer us to another location to retrieve the article).

It is also very helpful to include a title for your article (4-6 words).

***NOTE*** Due to time constraints all articles that do not include items listed above will NOT be considered for publication. Articles may be resubmitted in their correct form.

***NOTE***By submitting your article to us, you agree to the the following      terms: 

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GENERAL

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Disclose any pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest you may directly or
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Not submit any Content that is defamatory, libelous, obscene, in violation of
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