You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short
A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,
Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she
Employee benefits can add 35% and more to payroll costs. Cutting benefits might be one way to trim expenses. But, there is more than one path to cost savings.
In the midst of the economic downturn earlier this year, I spoke with an operations manager who had received a mandate from his boss to trim payroll costs. He considered reducin
Making financial decisions can be tough, and with a partner, they become even tougher. Learn how to decide with partners what's best for your business.
Today we found some stellar articles on increasing your income this year, why you shouldn't engineer your own layoff, and organizing your way to savings in 2013.
It's crucial for small business owners to have an idea of the cultural factors affecting a negotiation going in, whether or not you're doing business internationally.
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Accounts Receivable: An Unlikely Source of Cash
You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short
Merchant Credit Card Processing Costs: The Whole Story
A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,
Managing Employees Who Irritate Others
Even the most sophisticated and well-meaning people can bring quirky behaviors to the workplace.
3 Common Project Management Pitfalls
Keep a project moving despite shifting requirements and fickle clients.
Ask the Readers: What's Your Favorite App Idea?
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15 Amazing Uses for Baby Powder
Baby powder is not just for babies! Discover how it can do everything from cleaning pets to fixing squeaky floors.
Small Business Profile: Stefanie Michaels (Adventure Girl)
Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she
High-Value Employee Benefits at a Reasonable Cost
Employee benefits can add 35% and more to payroll costs. Cutting benefits might be one way to trim expenses. But, there is more than one path to cost savings.
Financial Statement Analysis: Recognizing Debt Overload
Business owners can avoid "delayed realization" by recognizing unwieldy debt structures, which could destroy their companies.
Improving Sales Forecast Accuracy with a PERTy Formula
Borrow an estimating tool from the US Navy to help bring your sales forecasts in line with your sales reality.
4 Reasons to Cut Hours, Not Wages
In the midst of the economic downturn earlier this year, I spoke with an operations manager who had received a mandate from his boss to trim payroll costs. He considered reducin
Handling Money Decisions with Partners
Making financial decisions can be tough, and with a partner, they become even tougher. Learn how to decide with partners what's best for your business.
Ask the Readers: How Will You Celebrate Father's Day?
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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Productivity Tool?
Tell us about your favorite productivity tool and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
Improving Your Online Community
Turning visitors into community members can mean big benefits for your company.
Is Mobile Marketing Ready for Small Business?
Ten years ago the Web challenged small businesses to market in a new medium. Are mobile devices about to become your next marketing challenge?
Best Money Tips: Increase Your Income This Year
Today we found some stellar articles on increasing your income this year, why you shouldn't engineer your own layoff, and organizing your way to savings in 2013.
Looking for Help? Try a Freelancer
Leverage your assets with freelancers.
Don't Hire Without a Background Check
Spend a little time and money getting to know your new hires before you hire them and save lots of time and money later.
Cultural Considerations in Negotiations
It's crucial for small business owners to have an idea of the cultural factors affecting a negotiation going in, whether or not you're doing business internationally.