Hot Today

Wise Bread articles that are hot today.

7 Ways to Inspire Others

Firing and hiring are expensive, and you probably can't replace business partners and colleagues, but if you're willing to lead, and they're willing to improve, change is possible.

New Year’s Small Business Booster Plan

Don't let those end of year promotional calendars go to waste -- use them to sketch out key sales, marketing and operational initiatives throughout the coming year.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/26, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Mid-Year Financial Check-Up! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 10/17

Today's deals include Scary Pumpkin Face T-Shirt $10, 40% off Halloween hats and headwear, 65% off Scotch Thermal Laminator, and more!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 3/27, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Topic: Keeping in Touch for Less! Join our conversation for chance to win $300 in Visa and Skype gift certificates!

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 7/6, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: How to Have a Staycation! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat to participate!

How to Get the Most Out of Your Merchant Account

More and more consumers are putting away their cash and just relying on plastic. As a business owner, what can you do to get the most out of your merchant account and please you

The Truth About Personal Guarantees

If you’ve ever borrowed money from a bank for business use, you’ve no doubt argued against adding your personal guarantee to the deal. And if you’re like most small business own

Questions to Answer Before You Get a New Vehicle for Your Business

If you're in the market for a new vehicle that you plan to use at least in part for business, you'll want to make certain decisions before you shop.

Financial Risks and More in Global Sourcing

Global sourcing holds the promise of higher profits through cost savings on nearly any product imaginable. But risks lie in nearly every stage of the sourcing process.

How to Deliver Bad News to Your Banker

Nobody likes to hear bad news...especially when it's your bank hearing about problems with your loan. Learn how to best handle the situation and avoid financial disaster.

Don't Overpay While Driving - Put Down Your Cell and Save $101

My home state of Washington is set to require, by law, that drivers who want to yack on the cell phone use a hands-free set or earpiece. [more]

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 7/30, 12pm PST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Topic: Millennials and Credit! Join our conversation with Experian for chance to win $300 in Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #MillennialCredit to participate!

Teaching Children About the "Other" December Holidays

By teaching our children about the "other" December holidays, we can help them to learn about cultures and traditions that are different from their own.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 5/15, 12pm Pacific for a Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Avoiding Rip-Offs and Scams! Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate!

Best Money Tips: Build a Better Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on building a better budget, negotiating with your landlord on renovations, and easy steps to becoming a millionaire.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 6/9, 12pm Pacific for Chance to Win Prizes

Topic: Summer travel savings. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate.

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?

5 Budgeting Ideas for Any Small Business

Do you really need those potted plants the first day you open? Learn how creating a realistic budget can help your small business thrive instead of fail.

Ask the Readers: What Skills Help You to Be More Frugal?

Tell us about the skills that help you be more frugal and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!