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6 "Good" Habits That May Actually Be Hurting You

Even good habits take effort, so make sure the ones you've committed to aren't actually doing more harm than they're worth.

Cultural Considerations in Negotiations

It's crucial for small business owners to have an idea of the cultural factors affecting a negotiation going in, whether or not you're doing business internationally.

5 Site Metrics Every Small Business Should Track

If you're not paying attention to your site analytics, your business is leaving money on the table. Here are the most important metrics that you'll want to track.

Good Press: 6 Steps to Writing Killer Op-Eds and Commentaries

Don't get caught in a press-release rut; behold the power of the op-ed.

8 Invitations to an IRS Tax Audit

Don't let your tax return send up a red flag to the IRS; avoid these common reasons for an audit.

How to Create an Armageddon-Proof Computer Backup System

Forgive me if I repeat myself, but when it comes to insuring that your business's important files are safe, redundancy is key.

9 Real Estate Clauses to Watch Out For

If you're planning to lease space for your business, make sure you're aware of all the associated fees — otherwise, you could be in for serious sticker shock.

Can Your Business Use a Board of Directors?

A Board of Directors can be much more than an easily met requirement of the incorporation laws.

5 Ways to Boost the Value of Your Business

When it's time to get out of your business will you be getting all you can out of your business?

3 Strategies to Stay Afloat in Trying Times

If the recession is slowing your business down, try these simple strategies to get more done for less while improving cash flow.

3 Killer E-commerce Website Features

Make the effort to add features to your ecommerce site that meet customer needs, and you'll build a site that satisfies user needs and meets your sales goals.

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Ask the Readers: Do You Only Buy On Sale?

Tell us whether or not you only buy on sale and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What Was Your First Paying Job?

Tell us about your first job and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

How Parents Can Use Cloud Computing to Help With Homework

Additional tutoring by parents outside of school hours is invaluable for children, and cloud computing can help parents interact with their children in entirely new ways.

Best Money Tips: Useful Things to Do With Your Tax Refund

Today we found some fantastic articles on useful things to do with your tax refund money, when renting makes more sense than buying, and reasons to use a cash-only spending plan.

Book 'Em This Season

The book ‘em initiative is really what the Holiday Season in general and Christmas is about -- not just the giving of things, but of ideas, thoughts, experiences, things that make

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Accountable Plans Are Win-Win Taxwise

There’s a way to pay for your company's travel and entertainment costs without resulting in income to your employees or payroll taxes for the company. It’s called an “accountabl

Résumé Quirks to Embrace and Avoid

To gain deeper insight into a candidate's capabilities, try these techniques for evaluating candidates with just a few résumé and work-related quirks.