You don't always have to slash prices to stay competitive. There are many great ways you can add value to your goods and services at little or no cost. Here are 9 ways to protec
It’s your job to make sure your 2009 financial statements don’t send bankers running for the hills. So how do you protect your company from being crushed in the crunch come time
How many businesses really have a handle on the past, the present, and the future? Only with an understanding of all three of these things are entrepreneurs empowered with the c
If your business has been growing but you've been reluctant to take on a new employee because of economic uncertainty, maybe recently enacted tax incentives will convince you to
What should trigger the decision to hire (or designate) an employee dedicated to customer service? If you're running an ecommerce business, your company can benefit from the
Short of "payment in advance" terms, the only way to protect yourself from slow paying leeches and outright deadbeats is to have a good credit management process in place.
Telecommuting has its benefits, but a company that allows its employees to telecommute does face some unusual dilemmas. One of the most crucial is how to handle meetings.
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How Taking a Sabbatical Can Help Your Business
It seems counter-intuitive for us to take (what some may see as) excessive time off from our businesses in order to prosper and grow. But it works.
7 Ways to Get People to Listen When You Talk
Whether you're speaking to one person or a hundred, you've got to keep your audience engaged. Try these tricks of the toastmaster at your next talk.
9 Ways to Protect Your Pricing and Keep Your Customers
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12 Steps to a Loan Renewal in 2010
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How to Save Big on Big Family Vacations
Here are just a few of our top tips from my recent Life Scoop article on big family travel savings.
3 Components of Financial Clarity
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7 Beauty Savings Secrets Every Woman Should Know
Beauty is not cheap. Cut the cost of beauty products and skincare with these seven easy ways to save on a pretty face.
The HIRE Act: Incentives for Hiring Now
If your business has been growing but you've been reluctant to take on a new employee because of economic uncertainty, maybe recently enacted tax incentives will convince you to
How to Staff Customer Service for an Ecommerce Business
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An Introduction to Venture Capital
Venture capital can be an option for certain small businesses, although not all companies are a good fit.
10 Types of Friends Who Are Costing You Money
Remember how your mom was always wanted you to hang out with the "right" people? Yeah, that's good financial advice, too.
Lifestyle Employee Benefits with Payback
Wellness programs, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and more hold promise for boosting employee well-being and company profits.
Repaint Your Old Furniture for a Budget Décor Update
Give new life to your old furniture with this step-by-step guide to applying good old-fashioned paint.
4 Big Tech Stocks Offering Big Returns
There's more to tech investing than social media stocks. Find some room for these big tech stocks in your portfolio and 2015 could be a big year.
Crowding Out Bad Debt
Short of "payment in advance" terms, the only way to protect yourself from slow paying leeches and outright deadbeats is to have a good credit management process in place.
Secrets to the Best Online Meetings
Telecommuting has its benefits, but a company that allows its employees to telecommute does face some unusual dilemmas. One of the most crucial is how to handle meetings.
Financial Statement Analysis: Recognizing Debt Overload
Business owners can avoid "delayed realization" by recognizing unwieldy debt structures, which could destroy their companies.
The 7 Best Cities for Frugal Foodies
Budget minded foodies don't have to trek to New York, Chicago, or San Francisco to find a great, affordable bite.
Methods of Measuring Ecommerce Financial Performance
Stay on top of big-picture numbers and periodically dig into the nuances of what drives sales and profits.
Creating Business Contracts That Won't Get You Sued
To ensure your business is truly protected by the contracts you use, you need to create contacts that are specific to how your company does business.