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The 2-Pronged Strategy for Postrecession Success

What strategies can businesses use to help them survive a recession with enough health to thrive when times get better?

Outsourcing Payroll: The Ins and Outs

Outsourcing your payroll to a company that can handle it for a fee can make sense and even save your business money on administrative costs.

The 5 Secrets of Cash Flow Forecasting

Here are the five key secrets to accurately forecast and maximize the cash flow of your business.

5 Ways to Negotiate With an Employee Who Has a Better Offer

There may come a day when a great employee comes to you with the plan to resign, with a better offer in hand.

Zen and the Art of Hiding Money

Saving money can require a change in both your outlook and your techniques. Here's how to get zen about money and force yourself to save.

3 Things Your Accountant May Not Be Telling You

What your accountant doesn't say could be harmful to your business.

Target Your Hiring for Targeted Tax Credits

Small businesses planning to add to their payrolls can trim the cost by hiring the right people.

Try Social Lending as an Alternative to Banks

Your banker is not the only person with money to lend.

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How To Switch Business Gears Without Losing Customers

In business, as in life, change is inevitable. Here's how to help your customers grow accustomed to the new you.

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Simple Ways to Give Dirty Shoes the Boot

I remember the expression on a friend’s face when she saw me pull my sneaks from the washing machine. “You wash your tennis shoes?” Why not? They get clean, don’t they? And you

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5 Best Amazon Deals for Tuesday 10/15

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Best Money Tips: Savings in a Small Home

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we give you the silver lining to living in a small home, alternative ways to spend Black Friday, tasty suggestions for leftovers, and more.