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From advertising to networking, your Chamber of Commerce can offer your business scores of benefits...if you're a member.
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6 Facebook Flubs Your Company Must Avoid
Find out what the typical Facebook user is hoping you won’t do, and avoid these common social media mistakes at all costs.
4 Employee Benefits at Little (or Zero) Cost
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4 Reports That Will Keep Your Business Thriving
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How to Focus on Your Ideal Customer
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10 Meaningful, Money-Saving Ways to Celebrate Dad
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Get Rid of Bad Customers
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Don't Hire Without a Background Check
Spend a little time and money getting to know your new hires before you hire them and save lots of time and money later.
Cultural Considerations in Negotiations
It's crucial for small business owners to have an idea of the cultural factors affecting a negotiation going in, whether or not you're doing business internationally.
How to Become a Premier Local Brand
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Don't Miss Kiplinger and NAPFA's Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Day!
On September 25th, Kiplinger and NAPFA will be holding Jump-Start Your Retirement Plan Day to help answer all your retirement questions!
Financial Benchmarking: How Do You Compare to Your Competitors
Benchmarking your performance against that of your competitors can propel you to greatness.
Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Brighten Someone's Day
Today we found articles on simple ways to brighten someone’s day, vacation hacks that help you save money, and free websites that will improve your quality of life.
The Truth About Business Grants
If you don’t mind lots of paperwork, frequent disappointment, and many strings attached, here’s a quick guide to the slow process of finding grant money for your business.
High-ROI Networking
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Best Money Tips: Earn Extra Money for the Holidays
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Outsourcing Payroll: The Ins and Outs
Outsourcing your payroll to a company that can handle it for a fee can make sense and even save your business money on administrative costs.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Use Less Water?
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