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.
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.
Today we found some great articles on eating vegan on a budget, using the paper clip strategy to stick with good habits, and making taco night even cheaper than it already is.
Incentives, video presentations, testimonials... those are just a few of the terrific sales improvement tips you'll find inside, all for the low, low price of a mouse click.
File this one under "Wow, that's a great idea... or is it?"
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a mosquito containing a gene that makes it resistant to the malaria virus. [more]
My friends at Itchmo, Ben and Emily Huh, recently reminded me that Petsmart offers a complimentary day of doggie day camp at participating locations.
Need a day off from your fun-loving dogs? [more]
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Google is offering free 411 service; ad-free, very sophisticated voice recognition, and oddly unirritating directory assistance. [more]
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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.
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.
How to Ensure You Use Your Groupons and Other Daily Deals
Daily deals are great...if you remember to use them. Follow these techniques to keep your vouchers from languishing.
The Upside of Incentive Compensation
When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.
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.
6 Cloud Tools for Small Business
These six cloud-based productivity tools allow you to take your office with you, for better or worse.
Best Money Tips: Eating Vegan on a Budget
Today we found some great articles on eating vegan on a budget, using the paper clip strategy to stick with good habits, and making taco night even cheaper than it already is.
7 Easy Ways to Sell More
Incentives, video presentations, testimonials... those are just a few of the terrific sales improvement tips you'll find inside, all for the low, low price of a mouse click.
Is Your Online Business In Danger of Privacy Violations?
A thoughtful privacy policy that respects and protects your customers' private data encourages trust, and sales.
Best Money Tips: Find Business Attire for Less
Today we found some awesome articles on finding business attire for less, ways to cut your expenses, and benefits of a smaller home.
4 Ways to Inject Cash into Your Business
Banks and other outside investors aren't the only sources of additional cash to grow your business.
Simple Ways to Shop Around
Whether shopping for a wedding, the latest gadget, or a holiday gift, the Internet is your best friend in scoping deals. Save big with these tips.
7 Ways Being Single is Better for Your Bank Account
Being single on February 14 can be a real bummer, but look on the bright side: Your bank account will love you for it.
Malaria-Resistant Mosquito: Frugal Research or Future Pox?
File this one under "Wow, that's a great idea... or is it?" Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have developed a mosquito containing a gene that makes it resistant to the malaria virus. [more]
Free Day of Doggie Camp
My friends at Itchmo, Ben and Emily Huh, recently reminded me that Petsmart offers a complimentary day of doggie day camp at participating locations. Need a day off from your fun-loving dogs? [more]
Google Offers Free 411 - No Ads!
[insert a joke about getting da 411 on the 411 here] Google is offering free 411 service; ad-free, very sophisticated voice recognition, and oddly unirritating directory assistance. [more]
Best Money Tips: How to Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes
Today we found articles on how to fall asleep in two minutes, scientific ways to be more productive, and three ways to boost your income.
Silly Sounding, but Simple: Use Your Stuff
It's such a simple idea, but one that has taken me years to really learn — to get the most enjoyment out of the things you have, use them.