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Your Resume Sucks — Try One of These Instead

Chronological? Functional? A Combination? Deciding which resume type is right for the job may be the difference between getting hired or not.

Best Money Tips: How to Miss Your Goals

Today, we share the ways that a goal can fall through, creative uses for dryer sheets, home recipes for car cleaning products, and more!

8 Ways Great Service Prevents Chargebacks

Sealing the sales deal is the key to opening the door to success. Getting in compliance can be cumbersome but can mean fewer charge-backs and more cash in your pocket now. More

How Employee Benefits Provide Better ROI Than Cash

A dollar on a paycheck is worth a dollar to the employee. And it costs you a dollar. But benefits aren't like that. Sometimes, your employee will value the benefit much more tha

Online Tax Payment and Filing for Small Businesses

The IRS wants businesses to pay their taxes online, as well as file their taxes online. It's faster, eliminates the need for the IRS to have people open envelopes and process pa

10 Examples of Tremendous Business Leadership

Here are 10 examples of top-notch leadership from leaders who ultimately led by example, letting their actions (and bottom lines) speak for themselves.

Is Telecommuting a Good Way to Go Green?

There are some savings that go along with a small business allowing employees to telecommute, but it also offers an opportunity to go green.

What Every Business Owner Should Know About Collateral

Establishing the collateral value of an asset is often a point of contention in loan negotiations. Here are some rules-of-thumb to help you understand how a lender's likely to v

5 Things You Should Never Tell Investors

In case you ever find yourself trying to convince sophisticated investors that your business is worthy of their cash, here are five common faux-pas you should never say in your

How to Make Your Favorite Summer Produce Last All Year

Strawberries and cherries might only be in season during the summer, but with the right skills and gear, you can eat them all year long.

4 Tips to Get the Most From Your Tax Planning

Most entrepreneurs and business owners do not engage in tax planning in a meaningful and high-impact way. Here are 4 tips to help.

Best Money Tips: Simple Hacks to Make Your Stuff Last Longer

Today we found some great articles simple ways to make your stuff last longer, how to keep your kitchen germ-free, and success lessons from Bill Gates.

31 Small Business Tax Deductions

Not deducting all of the expenses that you are allowed leaves money on table. Use the following checklist of rules to reduce your taxable income as much as legally possible.

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The Lifetime Value of a Customer

The lifetime value of a customer is a valuable tool for measuring the contribution a customer makes to the bottom line and a useful basis for developing marketing strategies.

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.

6 Ways to Stay Motivated on the Job

It's easy to let the daily grind sap your motivation. Buck up, superstar, and dig deep. You already have everything you need to stay positive.

Best Money Tips: How to Prepare for Natural Disasters

Today we found some great articles on how to prepare for natural disasters, how flexible you should be in your job hunt, and things you must do this September.

How to Get Exercise During the Day

Exercise can help you wake up, calm down, and get focused; but it can be hard to schedule. Learn how to fit your workout into your work day.

6 Things Your Business Needs More Than Cash

You need cash to meet payroll, cover overhead, pay suppliers, but if you're frequently short, maybe your business needs more of something other than cash.