If you don’t mind lots of paperwork, frequent disappointment, and many strings attached, here’s a quick guide to the slow process of finding grant money for your business.
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The Truth About Business Grants
If you don’t mind lots of paperwork, frequent disappointment, and many strings attached, here’s a quick guide to the slow process of finding grant money for your business.
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.
Planning in the Last Quarter of 2010
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
The 4 Ps of Luxury Branding
Our 1920s flying machines pre-dated the Four Ps of marketing, but those marketing points were still integral for growing our business.
The Value of a Degree in Entrepreneurship
Depending on your situation, a degree in entrepreneurship could be a waste of money or the root of your success. Here's how to decide if it's right for you.
Is An Office Necessary?
From some businesses, an office is a necessity. For others, it's a wasted expense. Which is yours?
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.
7 Mistakes Bosses Make That Drive Employees Crazy
Sometimes leaders and managers can't avoid these seven common pratfalls of bad bosses. But with some careful management, these stumbles don't have to hurt morale or productivity.
Winning Workspaces—7 Tips from Professional Organizers
Desk buried under a pile of post-its? Office a heap of un-filed files? Try these tips to bring some order to your workspace and get more done.
The Rise In Artisans: Global Lessons From A Local Movement
Artisan businesses run the gamut, from chocolate to blue jeans. But they all share a keen focus on customer service and distinctive branding.
5 Grinch-Free Ways To Celebrate The Holidays With Your Customers
The holiday season is an opportunity to deepen customer relationships and show your community your company cares. Here's how to hide your inner Grinch and spread some Joy.
10 Business Owners Share Tips for Saving Money
While it may seem like there is only so much you can do to trim your spending, the following opportunities for saving money come straight from the trenches.
Put Your Customers First
Want to keep your customers coming back for more? Make it easy to be your customer.
15 Fun and Frugal Labor Day Activities
Labor Day is for more than barbeques! Why not try one of these cheap and fun ways to spend this late summer holiday?
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Best Money Tips: Ways People Waste Money on Groceries
Today we found some stellar articles on ways people wast money on groceries, making extra money before Christmas, and being safe when making charitable donations.
Rebuilding After A Disaster: Create A Home Inventory Now
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