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The Truth About Government Contracting

It's hard to think of a product or service that Federal, State, or local government agencies don’t use -- and they want to buy it from us, small business owners. Here's how you

An Introduction to Venture Capital

Venture capital can be an option for certain small businesses, although not all companies are a good fit.

The Art of the Reminder

Don't just remind vendors, clients, and employees of their obligations. Remind them why they agreed to those obligations in the first place.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save at the Vet

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to save at the vet, saving for your child's college education, and negotiating your medical bills.

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Budgeting Tool?

Tell us about your favorite budgeting tool and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 09/17

Today's great deals include big discounts on apparel for men and women, including Lucky Brand tees, Levi's Jackets & Coats, Taylor Dresses, and Fall Sweaters.

5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 11/19

Today's deals include 50% off Crock Pot Programmable Slow Cooker, 50% off Women's Leather/Faux Leather Jackets, 48% Off Brother Sew Advance Sewing Machine, and more!

Best Money Tips: Lower-Calorie Super Bowl Snacks

Today, we share smart ways to snack during the Super Bowl, car sharing mistakes to avoid, dinner ideas for under $6, and more.

Best Money Tips: Be Fire Safe

Today we found some great articles on how to be fire safe, what to do if you can't pay your tax bill, and easy ways to save money.

Money-Saving Strategies for Workers’ Compensation

The owner of an asbestos-removal company in New York was sentenced to prison for failing to pay workers’ compensation premiums, according to a July 2009 article in the New York

Cash-Strapped Businesses Turn to Purchase-Order Financing

Many business owners are turning to alternative lenders who offer to finance their purchase order.

How to Package and Sell Services Online

How can you package and sell services online in a way that leverages the precious resource of time but offers tremendous value to customers and doesn’t compromise service qualit

Growing Smart: Best Bet Strategies to Expand Your Business

Business growth strategies range from the cheap, easy and safe to the expensive, hard and risky — with plenty of room in between. Here's a summary of growth strategies fro

Dealing With Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline

You never want to fire anyone. As a business owner you want to lead, develop, and empower people.

Food Truck Envy: Should You Jump on This Hot Food Trend?

If you live in a city, you may wonder if it's time to quit your day job and join the legions of food truck owners you see around town.

Best Money Tips: Making Ends Meet During Prolonged Unemployment

Today we found some awesome articles on making ends meet during prolonged unemployment, hostels for adults, and credit card advice for college kids.

7 Reasons to Rethink Free Online Tools

Free online business tools can make a lot of sense for a cash strapped startup. Just make sure those tools are worth the price you paid for them.

Best Money Tips: 101 Small Ways to Save Big Money

Today we found over a hundred small ways to save big, things to do now to prepare for tax season, and the secrets to a budget-friendly Korean beauty routine.

Ask the Readers: What is Your Toughest Financial Challenge?

Tell us about your toughest financial problem we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What's on Your Holiday Wish List?

Tell us what is on your holiday wish list and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!