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Smart Web Design Will Boost Your Brand Building

The web isn't the only avenue for developing and building a successful brand, but it's increasingly becoming the most important for an array of businesses big and small.

Lies, Damned Lies, and Multi-Level Marketing

Statistics show that Mary Kay, Amway, and other multi-level marketing plans are scams. That is, if you believe statistics.

Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Classic Wedding Registries

Today we found some great articles on alternatives to classic weddings, what the S&P debt ratings mean for the U.S., and how to stay cool on a hot summer day.

The 4 Worst Mistakes Good Parents Make

Parenting is hard! Are you making it harder than it really is?

How Businesses Can Cash in on Long-Lasting Fads

It might sound like an oxymoron, but identifying lasting trends can improve your relevancy while strengthening your core business.

6 Ways to Feel Better About Your Financial Situation

When account balances are low, it's easy to get down about our finances. There's a better way.

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Venture Capital

Think VC firms only care about your idea? Maybe not. A recent report by CB Insights highlights that age, experience, race, and gender can all factor into your funding.

Customer Ideas to Ignore

Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.

5 Free Tools That Automate Your Business

Work faster, improve customer interactions, easily create invoices, and more with these online tools — all without opening your wallet.

Best Money Tips: Beat the Airlines at Their Own Game

Today we found some great articles on ways to beat the airlines at their own game, rules for smart credit card use, and ways to get a salary hike.

7 Things You Need to Know About Investing in Company Stock

Your employer is offering you company stock. Is it a good idea to pad your portfolio with it?

5 Workplace Situations That Just Won't Wait

Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.

10 Quick Bread and Biscuit Recipes That Bake in a Flash

Need a quick side for tonight's dinner? Bring biscuits or bread to the table fast with ingredients you have on hand and a few minutes of effort.

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.

The Upside of Incentive Compensation

When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.

5 Cheap and Easy Metabolic Boosters

If you need to get slim fast, skip the sketchy pills or drinks. Try one of these proven, safe, and cheap ways to kickstart your metabolism.

4 Questions to Answer Before Giving Your Kid a Credit Card

Are you giving your little one their very own plastic? Before handing it over, set some ground rules.

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.

Too Broke to Buy Diapers?

A recent report says some parents are leaving their tots in stinky diapers to save pennies. A better alternative? Stop paying so much for diapers.

Should You Enter Contests to Boost Your Profile?

The most valuable prize a contest awards may not be cash.