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6 Ways to Keep Your Rising Stars on Track

You may think it's safe to assume your rising stars are also highly enthusiastic about your company, but recent research suggests otherwise.

How to Structure Merit Raises and Bonuses for Employees

Lead your employees and reward them for their efforts in a natural way.

Ask The Readers: Should Kids Get Paid For Doing Chores?

Tell us if kids should get paid for chores and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card and a hilarious new book, "Blacklisted from the PTA."

Best Money Tips: 10 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Payout

Today we found articles on ways to increase your social security payout before you retire, ways to save at Dunkin’ Donuts, and how to take group vacations without losing friends.

Simple Ways to Save on Catering Costs

Getting great catering doesn't mean having to hire a traditional caterer. Learn some simple ways to save on prepared food.

Best Money Tips: Tips to Help Pay for Car Repairs

Today we found some great articles on tips to help pay for car repairs, preparing for your next financial crisis, and banking mistakes you don't want to make.

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Business Lessons from a Triathlon

A healthy sense of competition, the agility to make quick changes, and attention to detail are all skills that can help you both win a marathon and gain business success.

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4 Reasons Why a "Good Enough" Decision May Be Best

Humans are emotional, forgetful, and easily overwhelmed: In short, we're not great decision makers. Learn why settling for "good" is the best decision.

5 Ways to Turn Every Employee into a Rainmaker

For successful small businesses, sales aren't just the responsibility of the sales staff. Here's how you can get everybody involved in selling your business.

Best Money Tips: Sports on the Cheap

Today we found some great articles on ways to see the game without breaking the bank, things college students waste money on, and ways to spend less on bills.

Looking for Help? Try a Freelancer

Leverage your assets with freelancers.

Best Money Tips: Save and Shop Smart

Today we found some great articles on saving and shopping smart, tips for shopping consignment sales, and career lessons from Julia Child.

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.

3 Alternative Sources of Funding

Small business needs money to grow, but banks are reluctant to lend. Where to turn?

4 Warranties That Aren't Worth It

Better safe than sorry, right? That may be your reasoning behind buying product warranties. But in these four instances, warranties definitely aren't worth it.

5 Lessons A Startup Can Teach Your Small Business

How do you teach an old dog a new trick? Bring home a puppy.

6 Best Cities for Frugal Lovers of the Arts

Looking to experience some creative culture without the NYC or San Francisco cost? Check out these cheaper, but super creative cities for art lovers.

How Cloud-Based Systems Trim Your Operating Costs

Putting more and more of your business into your browser is convenient. And it's a money-saver.