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Best Money Tips: Strange Ways to Make Money

Today, we give you a survivor's list of edible plants, an unconventional idea for a side business, and tips to save money on kids' winter wear!.

6 Tips for Running Your Business: Lessons From 2 Failed Restaurateurs

Is it possible that one of the reasons the restaurant business is so hard to succeed in, is because some new restaurant owners lack business sense? Possibly. In examining this angl

101 Tips From Top 50 Small Business Bloggers

We asked around 50 of the top small business bloggers to give a couple of their best quick tips for small business owners, and the response was incredible. Some are short nuggets o

Cardmember Profile: Alyssa Dver, Chief Executive of Mint Green Marketing

Recognized by BusinessWeek as one of 2007’s eight female entrepreneurs to watch, Alyssa Dver is the Chief Executive of Mint Green Marketing and the author of "No Time Marketing.

Negotiating Your Next Sale: Finding the Best Compromise

Negotiation has been described as the art of compromise: if two people, or businesses, are negotiating, it's very rare that they can both walk away with everything they want. Wh

Unexpected Problems in a Business Sale

It's not unheard of for something to cause problems part way through a business sale, no matter how much time you have to prepare for the sale. But you can minimize the risk.

Values-Based Consulting: How to Attract and Keep Clients

Values-Based Consulting is built on a solid foundation of professional ethics, responsiveness, empathy and commitment.

Tax Rules You Should Know About for 2011

There is an enormous amount of uncertainty about federal taxes for 2010 and 2011. Amid this uncertainty, there are some new rules that will take effect in 2011.

10 Tips to Landing the Right Freelancer

Freelancers can help your small business do more for less. Just be sure you're hiring the right ones.

Best Money Tips: Make Extra Income With These Flexible Side Gigs

Today we found some great articles on flexible side gigs that will help you make some extra money, popular home upgrades that aren’t worth it, and using social media to save money.

State and Local Tax Surprises for Your Small Business

Finally coming to terms with your Federal taxes? Watch out for these state and local tax situations.

How to Thank Customers without Spending Too Much

Use the host-beneficiary relationship to thank your customers. Or to gain new ones.

Best Money Tips: Dealing with the Costs of Childcare

Today we found some great articles on dealing with the costs of childcare, cutting travel costs, and how to find a job using Craigslist.

5 Easy Ways to Start Green Investing

Nurture your financials and Mother Earth at the same time with five eco-friendly investments that do well for you and the planet.

4 Ways to Treat Your Customers Like People

Your customers are people, too. So treat them that way!

Best Money Tips: Save Money on Pet Supplies

Today we found some awesome articles on saving money on pet supplies, how to make or save money with unwanted gifts, and New Year's resolutions.

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Best Money Tips: 50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself

Today we found 50 quick ways to feel better about yourself, myths about saving energy, and finding the motivation to work out in the winter.

Road To Becoming A Rich Idiot

Ever met a rich idiot? I’ve known at least two. Not counting my telephone conversation with self-proclaimed Rich Idiot and multimillionaire Robert Shemin (author of “How come TH