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How to Hold onto Talent When You Can’t Afford Raises

Recent economic improvements may have your employees expecting raises this year. But what if you can't afford them?

The Power of Real People: Using Customer Profiles to Sell Your Story

In-depth profiles of your real customers are valuable promotional materials. Learn how to identify customers to interview and how to best share their stories.

Writing Off Losses on Your Taxes

Paying less in taxes can help take some of the sting out of business losses...as long as you meet the requirements.

Turn Your Annual Operating Plan into a Budget

A budget is a powerful tool for your business, and you can make it even stronger by basing it off of your annual operating plan. Here's how.

Why Doing the Right Thing is Right for the Bottom Line

Ethics matter in our personal relationships -- and they matter in our business relationships, too.

6 Tax Penalties You Can Easily Avoid

Your money is hard earned. Don't waste it on these five easily avoidable tax penalties.

3 Things to Consider Before Launching a Groupon Campaign

Do your homework before launching a Groupon campaign. If you don't, a social media money-maker may become a social media monster.

Mapping out Your Place on the Mobile Web

Your customers are using their smartphones to find you. Help them.

3 Post-Disaster Fundraising Options

To survive the aftermath of a natural disaster, your business will need cash, and lots of it.

10 Superb Ways For A Small Business To Friend Facebook

If you're not reaching your customers on Facebook, chances are your competitors are.

5 Quick Ways to Become a Better Networker Today

Before you can work your network you've got to build it.

Does Guerrilla Marketing Still Work?

Maybe all guerrilla marketing needs to regain its buzz is a little guerrilla marketing.

5 Innovative and Inspiring Workplaces

Looking for innovative ways to keep your employees motivated and productive? Look to these five business leaders for ideas.

Can Low Prices Hurt Your Business?

For many small businesses, competing on price can do more harm than good.

How To Stay Ahead Of The Curve And Be Successful

Doing what everybody else does is no way lead. And it won't make you rich, either.

Making Your Web Presence Both Local and Global

Think globally, act locally. Or is it think locally, act globally? With some planning, both can be true for your online identity.

3 Ways to Build Magnificent Products

If you want to build a better business, take a look at how three business leaders build better products and borrow from the best.

3 Steps to Building More Buzz About Your Business

If you want to people to sit up and take notice of your business, you have to give them something to notice.