Because homeowners are also voters, and because the subprime lending crisis threatens the whole economy, the federal government is trying to come up with ways to head off a massive
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,
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In the midst of the economic downturn earlier this year, I spoke with an operations manager who had received a mandate from his boss to trim payroll costs. He considered reducin
The owner of an asbestos-removal company in New York was sentenced to prison for failing to pay workers’ compensation premiums, according to a July 2009 article in the New York
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An Open Letter to America's Credit Card Companies
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Bringing in a Pro to Value Your Business: The Questions You Must Ask
A business appraiser or a certified valuation analyst has the education and expertise necessary to put a dollar value on a company.
Handling Money Decisions with Partners
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7 Reasons to Rethink Free Online Tools
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