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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Best Money Tips: How to Add an Extra Hour to Your Day
Today we found some great articles on how to add an extra hour to your day, how to make your own Shamrock Shake, and the best websites to learn new languages.
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.
Free or Cheap Wall Art
You don't have to buy expensive art to decorate your home. Check out these sources for free and affordable wall art.
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.
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.
6 Times to Use Credit Cards Instead of Cash
Frivolous use of credit cards is a good way to slip into debt, but if used wisely, plastic can boost your credit and help your finances. Here's how.