If your work life has transformed you into the office grump, take steps to change how you work. You'll improve your outlook and perhaps your bottom line.
Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.
You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short
A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,
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.
Online services such as Google Places and Yelp include details about your business whether you ask them to or not. Here's how to claim those listings as your own.
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Your customers are looking for you online. Here's how to build the site where they can find you.
8 Easy Ways to Green Your Small Business
Greening up your business can boost your image, your bottom line, and your sense of well being. And it can be as easy as turning off the lights.
How to Be Less of a Grump at Work
If your work life has transformed you into the office grump, take steps to change how you work. You'll improve your outlook and perhaps your bottom line.
Where to Turn When Your Bank Doesn't Love You Anymore
Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.
Ask the Readers: How Do You Relax After a Long Day?
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Accounts Receivable: An Unlikely Source of Cash
You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short
Merchant Credit Card Processing Costs: The Whole Story
A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,
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.
Managing Employees Who Irritate Others
Even the most sophisticated and well-meaning people can bring quirky behaviors to the workplace.
Vested Capital: What It Is, Why You Want It, and How to Get It
It's what some aspiring entrepreneurs would die to have in their possession. Vested capital gives you the utmost in negotiating power.
Build Your Local Economy To Build Your Business
Taking the long view on community outreach and involvement.
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A good idea is worthless if you can't communicate its value.
7 Effective Tools for Managing a Virtual Team
Managing a virtual team can get complicated, fast. Here's how to keep it simple.
Does Your Business Need a Crisis Response Plan?
It's never to early to create a crisis management plane. All too often, we wait until it's too late.
8 Expert Tips for Building Effective Email Lists
An email list can help promote your business and reach your market simply and effectively. Before you get started, here are a few things to consider.
Turn Your Business Into a Money Machine
When it comes right down to it, every business is a money machine. Some are just better designed than others.
How To Claim Your Online Identity and Keep It Relevant
Online services such as Google Places and Yelp include details about your business whether you ask them to or not. Here's how to claim those listings as your own.