First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
Today we found some great articles simple ways to make your stuff last longer, how to keep your kitchen germ-free, and success lessons from Bill Gates.
Being seen as a valuable member of your local community can keep you in mind for prospective customers or clients in a way that many other branding strategies can't.
Your financial statements may not make the bestseller list, but they do tell an intriguing story — at least to a banker. Unfortunately, the tale they tell may be misleading.
Ski resorts offer so much more than skiing! Plan an offseason visit and enjoy all the amenities these vacation hot-spots have to offer, at a steep discount.
When potential customers decided to purchase products from lower-cost sources, one regional business decided to go luxury instead...with great results.
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The Ups and Downs of Venture Capital
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
Best Money Tips: Frugal Dining Out Tips
Today we found some great articles on frugal dining out tips, free things to do this summer, and financial advisor red flags.
Best Money Tips: Simple Hacks to Make Your Stuff Last Longer
Today we found some great articles simple ways to make your stuff last longer, how to keep your kitchen germ-free, and success lessons from Bill Gates.
Here's What's Included in a Home's Closing Costs
You know closing costs make up a hefty bill when buying a new home. Have you ever wondered what's included in those costs, exactly?
How to Prevent Plant Theft
Mean-spirited but common, plant thieves will cut your blooms, remove front-stoop pots, or even dig trees up from your yard. Learn how to foil them.
Best Money Tips: Pantry Staples for Any Meal
Today we found some great articles on pantry staples for any meal, misconceptions about happiness, and ways to stop emotional spending for good.
Best Money Tips: 5 Ways to Invest $1,000
Today we found articles on ways to invest $1,000, tips to help you take stock photos like a pro, and how to get through a quarter-life crisis.
How Bazaarvoice Beat the Odds
Austin has a thriving tech startup community, and there is perhaps no better representative of its unique entrepreneurial culture than Bazaarvoice.
Local Branding: Make Your Company Part of the Community
Being seen as a valuable member of your local community can keep you in mind for prospective customers or clients in a way that many other branding strategies can't.
Best Money Tips: Avoid Pesky Baggage Fees
Today we found some awesome articles on avoiding pesky baggage fees, looking good on a budget, and surviving wedding season without going broke.
7 Great Jobs That Won't Be Lost to Technology
Automation liberates us from drudgery. Great! Unless drudgery pays the bills. Keep your paycheck safe with one of these robot-proof careers.
12 Ways Your Financial Statements Tell Lenders the Wrong Story
Your financial statements may not make the bestseller list, but they do tell an intriguing story — at least to a banker. Unfortunately, the tale they tell may be misleading.
To Shred or Not to Shred: How Long to Keep Your Tax Records
When it comes to your tax records, it can pay to be a hoarder. But how long is too long to hold on to "important" papers?
9 Greener, Cheaper Alternatives to Paper Cleaning Products
Switch to reusable cloth napkins, kitchen towels, and more and stop throwing money out with the trash!
How to Secure Business Financing Without a Personal Guarantee
You can build your business credit fairly quickly and potentially eliminate the need for a personal guarantee if you plan for it from the outset.
Bookmark This: A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing 401(k) Investments
Don't get overwhelmed picking your own 401(k) investments. Use this simple approach to build a stable retirement portfolio.
Does Your Entity Choice Provide Personal Liability Protection?
Making your business a corporation or LLC only goes so far in protecting an owner's personal assets. Discover what you're responsible for.
Best Money Tips: Saving Tips For New Parents
Today we found some great articles on saving tips for new parents, what to ask your job interviewer, and how to choose a college.
7 Beautiful Ski Resorts to Visit This Fall
Ski resorts offer so much more than skiing! Plan an offseason visit and enjoy all the amenities these vacation hot-spots have to offer, at a steep discount.
How to Become a Premier Local Brand
When potential customers decided to purchase products from lower-cost sources, one regional business decided to go luxury instead...with great results.