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4 Signs You Need a CFO

Hiring a CFO is one of the most important decisions a CEO or business owner can make. Here are a few of the signs you need to bring a finance executive onboard.

The Small Business Benefits Package

For a small business, the right benefits package can make a world of difference. On top of offering the right benefits for your employees, it can be particularly important to cr

Why You Should Raise Your Prices

The quickest, easiest way to increase your income is to raise your prices. If you’re worried about losing customers, do the math. You’ll be surprised at how many yo

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.

5 Ways to Make the Collections Process Easier

Collections are a fact of life when you run your own business. Sooner or later, you'll have to chase down a payment.

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.

Double-Dip-Proof Your Business

With fears swirling about a double-dip recession, many entrepreneurs are worried that we're in for another round of tough times.

5 Ways to Save More Taxes in 2011

From hiring your children to changing your accounting methods, make these changes in 2011 to ensure you pay fewer taxes in 2012.

The 4 Best Alternatives to Delicious.com

If you want to transfer your saved data over to another Delicious-like service provider, I've listed four great services.

How to Build a Great Reputation from Scratch

A good reputation is a small business's best asset. Acquiring one when starting out requires creative thinking and a little hard work.

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4 Keys to Creating Loyal Customers

Customer relationships are just like any other kind of relationship. To grow strong, they need to be nourished with honesty, attention and communication.

3 Ways to Use Your Social Networks Effectively

Your social networks, online and off, can be powerful business building tools. Here's how to make the most of them.

What Easter Island Can Teach Us About Money

What do the iconic stone statues and barren landscape of Easter Island have to do with modern financial planning? As it turns out, quite a lot.

Why Brand Image Is Important to the Tiniest of Businesses

Many small business owners overlook -- or avoid -- brand building. Too often, that's a critical mistake.

12 Tasty Ways to Cook With Wine

What to do with those couple extra pours in the bottle? Add a boozy twist to your next dish with these killer ways to use wine in the kitchen.

Financing an Expansion

There are a number of sources of capital for most business owners who need help financing an expansion. It's just a matter of finding the right fit for your company.

Last-Minute Business Tax Deductions for 2010

Financial professionals share the best ways to take advantage of great tax deductions before the year's end.

How To Create A Professional Online Image At Low To No Cost

The KISS rule (Keep It Simple, Stupid) worked in high school math and it works in online branding, too.

25 Questions to Ask Before You Outsource HR

A Professional Employment Organization can make a business owner's life a lot easier. But as with any business relationship, it pays to know what you're getting into before you do.