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.
With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.
Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
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Change Your Company -- And Your Industry -- Steve Jobs Style
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If your affiliate marketing results are ho-hum, try one or several of these tips to generate more buzz.
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Tax Law Changes For 2012: What You Need To Know
Here's a look at tax law changes you can expect for 2012 and how to plan ahead to take advantage of those changes now.
The Art of Sucking Up
Flattery won't take you far. But sucking up will.
Ask the Readers: How Would You Spend Your Dream Vacation?
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Ask the Readers: Do You Still Send Snail Mail?
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Save Money by Investing in Your Children
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Independent Contractors vs. Employees: Keeping Them Straight
Who the IRS considers an employee and who it considers a contractor doesn't always match what a business owner might expect.
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.
This May Be the Best Time to Negotiate Loan Terms
With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.
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High-ROI Networking
Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
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Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Google Suggest
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Keeping your personal finances separate from your business finances isn't always easy. But if you aren't careful, it may cost you.