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Where is the Business Going? Succession Planning Points for Consideration

When I was a practicing financial planner, I was shocked at the number of small business clients who did nothing but blink their eyes in response to my line of questions about t

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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

Read Your Financial Statements Like a Banker

Your balance sheet and income statement tell a banker more about your business than you may think. You need to know what goes on in your banker’s head when reading your financia

What Should You Pay Yourself?

How much should you be earning from your business? Legal, financial, and tax considerations will affect the answer.

The 5 Best Floor Steamers

Keeping your floors clean isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these floor steamers and your floors will shine bright like a diamond.

Best Money Tips: Improve Your Life

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to improve your life, steps to take when you feel financially vulnerable, and when buying in bulk is more expensive.

Squeeze More Cash Out of Your Business

When times are tough, finding ways to squeeze cash out of your business may mean the difference between survival and failure. Here are a few ideas to stimulate your cash flow.

Paying Your Attorney: What’s Tax Deductible?

Not all legal fees are immediately tax deductible. The tax treatment of legal fees usually depends on what you incur them for.

Clipped Wings: Can Consumers Fix Air Travel?

From luggage fees, late flights, and TSA screening procedures, can air travel be saved? How can consumers help improve the industry?

Why You Should Do Less to Grow Your Business

Here are some tips on how to use the minimum viable product approach with your own business.

Best Money Tips: Avoid Pesky Baggage Fees

Today we found some awesome articles on avoiding pesky baggage fees, looking good on a budget, and surviving wedding season without going broke.

Best Money Tips: Simple Ways to Become a Millionaire

Today we found some great articles on simple ways to become a millionaire, cool ways to use coconut oil, and what to expect for this year’s Presidents’ Day sales.

Why You Should Forget the Word Scalable

Perhaps it's time for more entrepreneurs to enjoy the unique rewards of keeping a business small.

Best Money Tips: Green Habits of Thrifty People

Today we found some great articles on the green habits of thrifty people, how to be more productive with the 10 minute rule, and why restaurants don’t want you to order dessert.

The 5 Best Hammocks

Taking a nap in the great outdoors isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these hammocks on the beach or in the woods and you'll score some splendid snooze time.

Best Money Tips: Gym Membership Alternatives

Today we found some awesome articles on alternatives to gym membership, convincing your partner to save money, and things to buy in August.

For Superstar Employees, Hire Critical Thinkers

Knowledge and experience are great, but your most valuable employees are the ones who can make considered decisions. Learn how to find them.

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How To Deal With Small Biz Contest Winnings

Contests can be a great way to boost your exposure -- including your tax exposure.