The common line is that it's better to repair than replace, but that's not always true. Here's how to figure out what you should do when something breaks.
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
The recession may have a silver lining in the form of better quality of life. Learn the 6 ways the recession has inspired us to save money and live well.
We want to hear your thoughts on food storage. Do you do it for emergency insurance? Do you have it only as a result of amazing CVS deals gone wild? Is it something you feel is imp
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We look at five yummy tax breaks that could have dire consequences, how to make the most scrumptious Italian beef stew, and how
While filling out this year's census I wondered, how relevant are questions 8 and 9 going to be to the government programs they might serve? Don't the questions themselves make the
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you how much that CoverGirl mascara will cost you per use, what to do when the engine light goes on in your car,
Monitoring cash balances is essential and withholding payments until the last moment may be necessary, but be careful: being slow to pay may alienate you from vendors.
Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she
If your company doesn’t have a large budget for professional development, or if you want to explore less expensive options, here are some free or low-cost sources of training.
If you handle any part of your business online, the chances of someone gaining access to information immediately goes up. Keep customer information safe with these steps.
You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short
A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,
Today, we share a fruity networking tip for conference attendees, a handy list of 51 foods and their shelf life, plus dollar-store goodies that will save you a bundle.
There are a number of sources of capital for most business owners who need help financing an expansion. It's just a matter of finding the right fit for your company.
Setting up global sourcing processes can be a herculean task, even for major corporations with deep working-capital and knowledge-base pockets. Here is what you need to know.
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When Something Breaks, Should You Repair or Replace?
The common line is that it's better to repair than replace, but that's not always true. Here's how to figure out what you should do when something breaks.
by: Jeff Yeager | channel: Home, Shopping
Turn smugness into a positive virtue
Various times here in my posts I've admitted to an unfortunate tendency toward smugness. It's really a negative character trait, and one that I struggle against. There are ways,
by: Philip Brewer | channel: Life Hacks
6 Upsides of the Down Economy
The recession may have a silver lining in the form of better quality of life. Learn the 6 ways the recession has inspired us to save money and live well.
by: Jeff Yeager | channel: Frugal Living
Ask the Readers: Are You Saving Up for an Emergency?
We want to hear your thoughts on food storage. Do you do it for emergency insurance? Do you have it only as a result of amazing CVS deals gone wild? Is it something you feel is imp
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Giveaways
Best Money Tips: 5 Beloved Tax Perks with Ugly Downsides
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We look at five yummy tax breaks that could have dire consequences, how to make the most scrumptious Italian beef stew, and how
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Taxes
The Census Questions 8 and 9
While filling out this year's census I wondered, how relevant are questions 8 and 9 going to be to the government programs they might serve? Don't the questions themselves make the
by: Maggie Wells | channel: Extra Commentary
Best Money Tips: How Much Does Your Makeup Cost per Use?
Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we tell you how much that CoverGirl mascara will cost you per use, what to do when the engine light goes on in your car,
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Health and Beauty
How to Preserve Critical Vendor Relationships
Monitoring cash balances is essential and withholding payments until the last moment may be necessary, but be careful: being slow to pay may alienate you from vendors.
by: Julie Rains | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Small Business Profile: Stefanie Michaels (Adventure Girl)
Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she
by: Linsey Knerl | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
11 Sources of Free or Low-Cost Training
If your company doesn’t have a large budget for professional development, or if you want to explore less expensive options, here are some free or low-cost sources of training.
by: Julie Rains | channel: Career Building, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
5 Ways to Keep Customer Information Safe
If you handle any part of your business online, the chances of someone gaining access to information immediately goes up. Keep customer information safe with these steps.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Consumer Affairs, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Accounts Receivable: An Unlikely Source of Cash
You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Merchant Credit Card Processing Costs: The Whole Story
A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center, Technology
Best Money Tips: How to Network With a Banana
Today, we share a fruity networking tip for conference attendees, a handy list of 51 foods and their shelf life, plus dollar-store goodies that will save you a bundle.
by: Amy Lu | channel: Career and Income
Financing an Expansion
There are a number of sources of capital for most business owners who need help financing an expansion. It's just a matter of finding the right fit for your company.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Small Business Resource Center
8 Ways Telework Can Save You $20,000 a Year
Everyone touts the work life benefits and savings of telework for employees, but why should business owners want their people working at home?
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Entrepreneurship
Global Sourcing Basics
Setting up global sourcing processes can be a herculean task, even for major corporations with deep working-capital and knowledge-base pockets. Here is what you need to know.
by: Julie Rains | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Managing Employees Who Irritate Others
Even the most sophisticated and well-meaning people can bring quirky behaviors to the workplace.
by: Julie Rains | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Best Money Tips: Study Tips From a College Grad (of 10 Years)
Today, we share study tips for students in all walks of life, creative uses for egg cartons, expert advice on buying jewelry, and more!
by: Amy Lu | channel: Education & Training
20 Percent Time: Offering Your Employees Autonomy
Giving your employees a little autonomy at work can have beneficial results for your business and keep employees' morale up.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center