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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,

Investing in Web Security

What would happen if you lost the data on your business's computer system or if it was hacked? Small businesses need to recognize the cost of not properly addressing web securit

What to Do About Health Care Insurance Now

Under the health care reform, policies will have to provide certain types of coverage and meet other standards that will substantially raise costs unless they are grandfathered.

Managing Employees Who Irritate Others

Even the most sophisticated and well-meaning people can bring quirky behaviors to the workplace.

Vested Capital: What It Is, Why You Want It, and How to Get It

It's what some aspiring entrepreneurs would die to have in their possession. Vested capital gives you the utmost in negotiating power.

20 Percent Time: Offering Your Employees Autonomy

Giving your employees a little autonomy at work can have beneficial results for your business and keep employees' morale up.

Should You Hire a Recruiter?

Working with a recruiter can be expensive, but finding the perfect employee can be even more valuable. Here's how to figure out whether a recruiter is worth it for your business.

Ways to Make Better Use of Your CRM Tools

If you spend a little more time properly maintaining your customer relationship management tools, you can generate a lot more business.

Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Does Little for Small Business

The Small Business Jobs Act is a misnomer and not the right legislation to accomplish any of the stated goals

How to Leverage an Economy of Giving and Profit

Digital distribution of gifts offers small businesses an almost free way to reach new customers. Go ahead, give it away.

Best Money Tips: Worst Mistakes to Make at the Supermarket

Today we found some great articles on the worst mistakes you can make at the supermarket, spring cleaning tricks, and smart ways to use mason jars.

7 Tips for Proposals, Pitches and Presentations

A good idea is worthless if you can't communicate its value.

Secrets of Successful Succession Planning

You've figured out how to get your business started and you've figured out how to keep it a going concern. But have you figured out how you're going to get out of it?

Best Money Tips: Financial Gifts for Children

Today we found some great articles on financial gift ideas for children, preventing airport spending, and fun things to do for free or on the cheap.

3 Common Project Management Pitfalls

Keep a project moving despite shifting requirements and fickle clients.

Best Money Tips: 10 Foods You Should Be Eating Raw

Today we found some great articles on food that are healthier if eaten raw, DIY car maintenance every adult should know, and ways to conquer shyness.

7 Tips for Small Business Success in Troubled Times

When the going gets tough, small business gets going.

The 5 Best Detangling Sprays

A detangling spray leaves hair easy to brush, which means keeping it manageable and healthy is no chore. These five bests are all good choices.

Are Your Tweets Being Heard?

You've tried twitter and haven't noticed a boost in business? Try these tweaks to tune up your profile, your tone and your connections.