Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
In the case of a buyer considering taking over a business, the due diligence process is usually focused on making sure that the business is exactly what the seller promises.
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.
Americans will be paying 2% less on their payroll taxes in 2011. Instead of wasting that cash, use one or more of these ideas to make the most of your "bonus."
Stuck close to home because of the snow? Break your cabin fever with these filling, feel-good recipes that all use ingredients you likely have on-hand.
Today we have some great articles on how to profit from product launches and big sales, ways to save money on everyday purchases, and how to avoid student loans.
Undercover Boss is more than a marketing tool for profiled businesses and broadcaster CBS. It's educational programming for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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Creating a Smooth Business Transition when You Sell Your Company
When the time comes to sell your company, you want to be able to smoothly transition your business to the new owner. That can take planning.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Portfolio Ailing? Take a Peek at Asian Markets.
If you haven't been paying attention to Asian stock markets, you could be missing out on a vital tool for making money.
by: Chris Birk | channel: Financial News, Investment
High-ROI Networking
Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
by: Scott Allen | channel: Career Building, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
What a Buyer Looks for During Due Diligence
In the case of a buyer considering taking over a business, the due diligence process is usually focused on making sure that the business is exactly what the seller promises.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
Tax Breaks for Booming Businesses
f your business is booming, take advantage of tax rules to make sure that Uncle Sam doesn't earn more than you do from your efforts.
by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Entrepreneurship, Financial News, Small Business Resource Center, Taxes
Tsilli Pines: Building a Business Based on Tradition
From that small start, Tsilli Pines has built a business on creating modern ketubot.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Small Business Resource Center
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.
by: Julie Rains | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
What Stuxnet Means for Small Business
Cybercrime in general and Stuxnet in specific presents clear financial threats to you and your business.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Entrepreneurship, Financial News, Small Business Resource Center
Can You Save Money by Outsourcing?
Staffing companies, freelance job boards, and temporary help agencies are experiencing record growth as companies turn to outsourcing.
by: Kate Lister | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center, Technology
6 Ways to Put Your 2011 Payroll Tax Break to Work
Americans will be paying 2% less on their payroll taxes in 2011. Instead of wasting that cash, use one or more of these ideas to make the most of your "bonus."
by: Darwins Money | channel: Financial News, Taxes
Freelance to Small Business: 10 People Who Made the Transition
From writing to designing water bottles, these 10 people turned their part-time freelance work into full-time businesses. Learn how you can too.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Small Business Resource Center
10 Tips from Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
From finding customers to staying on top of marketing, these tips from experienced entrepreneurs can help you avoid common new-business pitfalls.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
3 Snow-Day Recipes to Help You Weather the Storm
Stuck close to home because of the snow? Break your cabin fever with these filling, feel-good recipes that all use ingredients you likely have on-hand.
by: Mikey Rox | channel: Food and Drink
Best Money Tips: Profit from Product Launches and Big Sales
Today we have some great articles on how to profit from product launches and big sales, ways to save money on everyday purchases, and how to avoid student loans.
by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Shopping
Using Your Green Practices to Market Your Business
If you've made the effort to go green, make the effort tell your customers about it.
by: Thursday Bram | channel: Small Business Resource Center
7 Business Lessons from Undercover Boss
Undercover Boss is more than a marketing tool for profiled businesses and broadcaster CBS. It's educational programming for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
by: Julie Rains | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center
How to Survive a Tax Audit
If you've been notified of an audit, don't panic. Follow these steps to help get through it with minimal stress.
by: Daniel Packer | channel: Taxes
9 Business Lessons from the Roadside Stand
It's a vegetable stand parked in a wide spot on the road. How business savvy can its owners be?
by: Julie Rains | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Best Money Tips: What to Do if Your Computer Crashes
Today we found some awesome articles on what to do if your computer crashes, how to save money on cell phone plans, and simple networking tips.
by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Technology
Surprising Items That Criminal Recyclers Are After
From the $2,300-an-ounce metal inside your car to high-school seats, discover what unexpected items thieves are trading into recycling centers for cash.
by: Kentin Waits | channel: General Tips, Green Living