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The Dropping Cost of Entrepreneurship

Starting a new business sounds like an expensive proposition, but it might cost much less than you think.

Best Money Tips: How to Remove Any Kind of Stain

Today we found articles on how to remove any type of stain, smart money moves to make before getting your first dog, and coastal communities that are actually affordable.

Internet Sales Taxes Could Change Your Business

Can you imagine registering your business in 7,500 different tax districts? Depending on how sales-tax laws change, you might have to.

Office Space: Should You Buy or Lease?

Renting and leasing can each provide different benefits for your growing business. Learn how to figure out which one is right for you.

Accelerate Your Cash Flow to Buy More Time

Many small business owners agree that uncertainty is their biggest challenge. Speeding up cash flow is one way to prepare for the worst -- and profit from unexpected opportunities.

Use Teachable Moments to Train Your Employees

Everyone makes mistakes, even your employees. Turn those errors into valuable employee training tools.

3 Keys to Making Smart Technology Purchases

Develop a clear evaluation plan before your next technology purchase and match your gadget wants with your business needs.

Change Your Company -- And Your Industry -- Steve Jobs Style

If Steve Jobs can change his industry why can't you change yours?

8 Ways to File Your Taxes for Free

If you made less than a certain amount last year, you can file for free, even with popular tax-prep software. You have lots of other free options, too — use them!

Should You Grow Your Business by Buying Another?

For some businesses, the best business growth strategy is a business purchase strategy.

Why You Should Ask for a CLUE Report Before Buying a Home

Wouldn't it be nice if you knew about a home's repeat problems before you bought it? There's a way; it's called a CLUE report.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save Money at IKEA

Today we found articles on how to save money at IKEA, proven ways to reduce food waste, and fun Thanksgiving activities for the whole family.

10 Free Ways to Impress Your Boss

Want to make the boss think you're a rock star without sucking up or spending a ton of money? Here's a cheat sheet.

How Customer Service Trumps Innovation

Your customers aren't interested in what's easy for you. They're interested in what's easy for them.

8 Reasons to Skip the Big Holiday Dinner This Year

Here's why big holiday meals are such a drag — along with some pointers about where to learn more about overcoming it all.

10 Business Owners Who Turned Services into Products

The problem with selling a service is that supply -- you and your staff -- is often limited. But what if your service could be made into a product?

Big Mistakes You Can Make When Selling Your Home

Selling your home can be stressful at the best of times. To ensure the process really goes well, avoid these common blunders.

How to Bounce Back From a Bankruptcy

A bankruptcy doesn't have to be a black mark on your financial wellbeing. You can bounce back.

Tax Deductions: The Bright Side Of Failure

Failure can be a stern teacher. Failure can also be a tidy tax write-off.

Tax Law Changes For 2012: What You Need To Know

Here's a look at tax law changes you can expect for 2012 and how to plan ahead to take advantage of those changes now.