Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.
It's time once again for our linky love-fest.
Jessica's post about security briefs got a lot of people thinking about where to stash their cash.
Will caught the eye of It's Electric with his post about your chances of getting audited by the IRS.
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The Upside of Incentive Compensation
When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.
Why Offline Marketing Still Matters
Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.
Don't Miss These 7 Great Tax Deductions for Parents and Caretakers
Being a caregiver requires investments of time, emotion — and money. Don't miss these seven deductions for parents or caretakers this tax season.
The Art of the Reminder
Don't just remind vendors, clients, and employees of their obligations. Remind them why they agreed to those obligations in the first place.
4 Ways To Negotiate Your Debt When Cash Flow Is Slow
When you owe a vendor more than you can pay, you and your vendor both have a problem. Solve it.
6 Cloud Tools for Small Business
These six cloud-based productivity tools allow you to take your office with you, for better or worse.
Is Your Marketing Campaigns Working?
Improve your sales and marketing efforts with a few quick and easy charts and graphs.
Use Value-Added Sales to Boost Your Profit Margin
Your margins are under attack. Defend them!
7 Effective Tools for Managing a Virtual Team
Managing a virtual team can get complicated, fast. Here's how to keep it simple.
Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn: Where Should You Be?
Everyone says you should be on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Should you be?
6 Steps to Licensing Your Product
If you have a great product, but you don't have the funding or the infrastructure to bring it to market, license it to someone who does.
4 Ways to Defend Your Phone from Hackers
You may have lots of sensitive business data in your voicemail inbox. How safe is it?
Does Your Business Need a Crisis Response Plan?
It's never to early to create a crisis management plane. All too often, we wait until it's too late.
5 Psychological Hacks to Boost Your Bottom Line
Use the power of positive thinking (and four more psychological powers) to push you and your employees to greater productivity.
How Simplifying Your Accounts Can Improve Your Finances
Discover how you can simplify your life and improve your finances at the same time by minimizing and streamlining your accounts.
The 5 Best Pieces of Financial Wisdom From Ben Bernanke
Helicopter Ben, the ex-Fed Chairman and high finance honcho, knows a lot about personal finance, too. Grab these pearls as they fall from the heights.
The Way to Your Honey's Heart Is Through the Kitchen
Skip the last minute reservations and make your Valentine's Day dinner at home. You sweetheart will thank you!
How to Get a Lower APR, or Possibly Not
Getting my interest rate lowered by my credit card company was impossible, so I had to go a different route to avoid the interest charges.
Now is The Time to Buy: Skis, Winter Coats, Candy
Save big on the winter necessities by knowing the best times to hit the store.
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It's time once again for our linky love-fest. Jessica's post about security briefs got a lot of people thinking about where to stash their cash. Will caught the eye of It's Electric with his post about your chances of getting audited by the IRS. [more]