For many businesses, the prices your vendors ask can make or break you. And even if price is no object, your vendors' abilities to deliver products or services on time, while av
If you're a recent college graduate, you must do everything possible to polish up your personal life and beef up your financial profile to stay near the front of the employment
If your business is finding it hard to keep up with all its credit card, credit line, and bank loan payments, it may be time to consider debt restructuring.
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
Running your small business is a multi-faceted task, of which risk management plays a vital role. And insurance in turn is a crucial element to risk management.
These days, getting frequent flyer miles are more helpful than ever. The airlines are charging more and running less flights, but the demands of a business traveler haven't gone
More and more consumers are putting away their cash and just relying on plastic. As a business owner, what can you do to get the most out of your merchant account and please you
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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Take the Long View When Negotiating with Your Vendors
For many businesses, the prices your vendors ask can make or break you. And even if price is no object, your vendors' abilities to deliver products or services on time, while av
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.
Change Your Company -- And Your Industry -- Steve Jobs Style
If Steve Jobs can change his industry why can't you change yours?
Affiliate Marketing, the IRS and You
If you're running an affiliate marketing program to boost your sales, be sure you're complying with IRS reporting requirements.
How to Take the Pulse of Your Employees
Do you know what your employees REALLY think about you and your business?
4 Smooth Moves for Graduates
If you're a recent college graduate, you must do everything possible to polish up your personal life and beef up your financial profile to stay near the front of the employment
Exploring Debt Restructuring Options
If your business is finding it hard to keep up with all its credit card, credit line, and bank loan payments, it may be time to consider debt restructuring.
Financial Controls to Protect Your Money from Fraud and Theft
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
How to Solve Common Business Problems
Hoping for a better run organization won't lead to one. Take a hard look at your business and start making improvements, one by one.
Hiring the Best: Go Beyond Asking Questions in an Interview
The next time you hire a new employee, skip the interview and play chess instead.
7 Ways to Self-Promote without Selling Out
You can't afford to wait for clients and customers to notice you. But you can't afford to alienate them with questionable pitches, either.
How To Take Risks Without Losing Your Shirt
There's a difference between taking risks and taking foolish risks. Follow these steps to take more of the first and none of the second.
Insurance Overview for Small Business Owners
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Dos and Don'ts When Making Your Venture Capital Pitch
You've landed a meeting with a potential investor. Don't blow it now.
How to Make Collection Calls that Keep Customer Relationships
Adopt a relationship-building mindset prior to making a call to collect on past due balances.
Make the Most of Your Business Expenses with Travel Rewards
These days, getting frequent flyer miles are more helpful than ever. The airlines are charging more and running less flights, but the demands of a business traveler haven't gone
How to Get the Most Out of Your Merchant Account
More and more consumers are putting away their cash and just relying on plastic. As a business owner, what can you do to get the most out of your merchant account and please you
Questions to Answer Before You Get a New Vehicle for Your Business
If you're in the market for a new vehicle that you plan to use at least in part for business, you'll want to make certain decisions before you shop.
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