Hot Today

Wise Bread articles that are hot today.

6 Bulletproof Ways to Cut Your Budget

These easy budget-slashing techniques will help you save more and happily live below your means.

When and How to Offer Discounts for Early Payment

Offering discounts for cash, upfront and early payment can be an integral part of a comprehensive business management strategy, not just the domain of the accounts receivable de

Forget the Phonebook: 3 Local Marketing Initiatives With Higher ROIs

Even though few people use the phonebook to find local business these days, in an ironic twist, advertising in the phonebook has become more expensive. Small business can boost

Best Money Tips: Good Morning Habits for a Great Day

Today we found some great articles on the good morning habits to start your day off right, powerful time management strategies, and 2015’s top affordable vacation destinations.

Best Money Tips: Safe and Cheap Ways to Watch the Solar Eclipse

Today we found articles on safe and cheap ways to watch the solar eclipse, easy ways to improve your finances today, and home maintenance tasks to check off this fall.

Tax Breaks for Booming Businesses

f your business is booming, take advantage of tax rules to make sure that Uncle Sam doesn't earn more than you do from your efforts.

Financial Controls to Protect Your Money from Fraud and Theft

Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.

Planning in the Last Quarter of 2010

Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday 9/28, 12pm PST/3pm EST for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Topic: Saving for Specific Goals! Join our conversation with SmartyPig for chance to win Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #SmartyChat to participate!

Freelance to Small Business: 10 People Who Made the Transition

From writing to designing water bottles, these 10 people turned their part-time freelance work into full-time businesses. Learn how you can too.

How to Solve Common Business Problems

Hoping for a better run organization won't lead to one. Take a hard look at your business and start making improvements, one by one.

Join Our Tweetchat on Thursday, April 9th at 12:00 PM PDT, for a Chance to Win $300 in Prizes!

Topic: Surviving Tax Season! Join our conversation with MyFreeTaxes for chance to win $300 in Amazon gift cards! Use #WBChat and #MyFreeTaxes to participate!

Hiring the Best: Go Beyond Asking Questions in an Interview

The next time you hire a new employee, skip the interview and play chess instead.

How To Combine A Personal And Business Trip Without Angering Uncle Sam

With careful planning, and good record-keeping, you really can combine business and leisure.

7 Mistakes Bosses Make That Drive Employees Crazy

Sometimes leaders and managers can't avoid these seven common pratfalls of bad bosses. But with some careful management, these stumbles don't have to hurt morale or productivity.

Becoming an Automatic Millionaire: Highlights from Our Chat With David Bach

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with David Bach on becoming an automatic millionaire!

The Freedom of the Independent Yeoman

The financial crisis has given rise to renewed interest in self-sufficiency, which means we can learn a lot from the yeomen who used to populate the U.S.

5 Principles Of Creating A Cultural Brand

Crossing the line between commerce and culture.

10 Business Owners Share Tips for Saving Money

While it may seem like there is only so much you can do to trim your spending, the following opportunities for saving money come straight from the trenches.

Put Your Customers First

Want to keep your customers coming back for more? Make it easy to be your customer.