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How Much to Pay New Hires in 2011

You're ready to bring in new employees — great! But calculating salaries can be difficult. Learn what to pay in a still-unsteady economy.

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.

6 Steps to a Good Hire

Making the decision to hire -- or fire -- is never easy. Here's a step-by-step process to take some of the guesswork out of it.

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.

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.

8 Easy Ways to Green Your Small Business

Greening up your business can boost your image, your bottom line, and your sense of well being. And it can be as easy as turning off the lights.

8 Reasons Why Your Retirement Cost Calculations May Be Wrong

How are you calculating your retirement savings? Consider some often overlooked expenses — and savings — the next time you add it up.

Best Money Tips: Habits of Exceptionally Healthy People

Today we found some great articles on habits of exceptionally healthy people, how to select the best credit card, and cheap ways to keep kids busy this winter.

Best Money Tips: Quick and Easy Tips to Become a Millionaire

Today we found some great articles on quick and easy tips that’ll make you a millionaire, small changes for a happier you, and health risks to watch out for this summer.

Pure Genius - All In The Name Of Eco-Friendly

Ok, recycling is as eco-friendly as I get so far, and I'm even too lazy for that sometimes. [more]

Beware Celebrities Bearing Prepaid Cards

From the Kardashians to Justin Bieber, celebs are endorsing prepaid cards. Learn how these cards can drain your funds faster than saying, "Baby, baby, baby."

Best Money Tips: Surprising Ways to Use Coca-Cola

Today we found articles on surprising uses for Coca-Cola, how to learn anything in 20 hours, and things that successful people never say.

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!

My House in Shifts: From 3 Housemates to 6.5, and Back Again

My dream home was four times my annual salary, but I knew it was an amazing property — and an even more amazing investment opportunity. I bought it, knowing full well that it would

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 11/07

Today's deals include SINGER Fashion Mate Sewing Machine, 30% off Disney Plane Toys, Boho Wireless Bluetooth Speaker, and more!

How to Accept Criticism and Become an Awesome Person

Sometimes criticism, even if constructive, is tough to take. Here's how to grow a thicker skin so you can learn and grow from those critical comments.

Wise Bread Reloaded: Real Estate Market Rebound?

The real estate market continues on the mend. This week's Reloaded refreshes your understanding of home buying, home selling, and home refinance.

3 Components of Financial Clarity

How many businesses really have a handle on the past, the present, and the future? Only with an understanding of all three of these things are entrepreneurs empowered with the c

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

Lifestyle Employee Benefits with Payback

Wellness programs, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and more hold promise for boosting employee well-being and company profits.