With the first quarter of 2010 behind you, the economy in recovery, and a number of new laws on the books, now is a good time to review your budget for the balance of this year
Energy-efficient equipment is promoted as a way to save money for your business, but will the money saved make a noticeable difference in your operating costs?
Small businesses need to create a persona of their ideal customer — not average, but ideal — so they have an actual living, breathing person in mind to target.
In-depth profiles of your real customers are valuable promotional materials. Learn how to identify customers to interview and how to best share their stories.
On Small Business Saturday, American Express offers small businesses a chance to boost sales. Some small businesses are boosting that opportunity with promotions of their own.
Today we found some awesome articles on how to stock your liquor cabinet on the cheap, small changes that give instant savings, and using the short cycle.
I know we've had a lot of chit-chat back and forth over the past month about the iPhone. Well, it looks like those boffins are giving you even more value for money. I particularly like the sideburns.
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Best Money Tips: Eat Healthy for Under $5 a Day
Today we found some great articles on how to eat healthy for under $5 a day, cheap ways to heat your home, and zen habits of highly efficient minds.
5 Ways to Become a Better Negotiator
Terrified of talking price? It's easier than you might think. These tips will help you become the expert negotiator you can be.
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Best Money Tips: How to Score the Best Flea Market Finds
Today we found articles on scoring the best flea market finds, the worst jobs for the future, and eco-friendly back-to-school tips.
7 Overpriced Holiday Gifts You Should Skip
It's the holidays and that means spending too much on over-hyped stuff. Avoid these gift list budget busters and go for real value, instead.
Your 2010 Budget Revisited
With the first quarter of 2010 behind you, the economy in recovery, and a number of new laws on the books, now is a good time to review your budget for the balance of this year
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10 Budget Purchases That Look Expensive
You'll get way more than you bargained for with these well-priced, but eminently luxe, furniture, appliances, clothing, and accessories.
Does Energy-Efficient Equipment Make a Difference in Operating Costs?
Energy-efficient equipment is promoted as a way to save money for your business, but will the money saved make a noticeable difference in your operating costs?
How to Focus on Your Ideal Customer
Small businesses need to create a persona of their ideal customer — not average, but ideal — so they have an actual living, breathing person in mind to target.
The Power of Real People: Using Customer Profiles to Sell Your Story
In-depth profiles of your real customers are valuable promotional materials. Learn how to identify customers to interview and how to best share their stories.
Turn Your Annual Operating Plan into a Budget
A budget is a powerful tool for your business, and you can make it even stronger by basing it off of your annual operating plan. Here's how.
Why Doing the Right Thing is Right for the Bottom Line
Ethics matter in our personal relationships -- and they matter in our business relationships, too.
Sweetening the Deal on Small Business Saturday
On Small Business Saturday, American Express offers small businesses a chance to boost sales. Some small businesses are boosting that opportunity with promotions of their own.
Best Money Tips: Stock Your Liquor Cabinet on the Cheap
Today we found some awesome articles on how to stock your liquor cabinet on the cheap, small changes that give instant savings, and using the short cycle.
iPhone - More features unveiled
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McDonald's Treats for Less Than a Dime -- Chicago Area
One-dollar coupon books give kids three pies, three cookies, three cones and three fries or apple dippers.
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Best Money Tips: Things You Should Never Pay For
Today we found things that you should never pay for, smart ways to exercise at work, and amazing uses for apple cider vinegar.