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Crowding Out Bad Debt
Short of "payment in advance" terms, the only way to protect yourself from slow paying leeches and outright deadbeats is to have a good credit management process in place.
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Why Offline Marketing Still Matters
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The Art of the Reminder
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Best Money Tips: Money Skills Everyone Should Have
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Cash-Strapped Businesses Turn to Purchase-Order Financing
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Dealing With Problem Employees: The Basics of Progressive Discipline
You never want to fire anyone. As a business owner you want to lead, develop, and empower people.
Decoding The New Tax Rules For Merchants
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New Year’s Small Business Booster Plan
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Using a Card, Not a Vendor Credit Line, for Business Purchases
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Self Directed IRA + LLC = Checkbook IRA
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A number of free, online resources are available to help you close gaps in your knowledge, invigorate your thinking and otherwise help you keep pace with key business trends.