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3 Ways to Get Tax-Free Income from Your Corporation

Some days it seems you're working for nobody but the taxman. Here's how you can keep a little of it for yourself.

Creating a Campaign on the Fly: Lessons from SXSW

The kids at SXSW raised $120,000 for the Red Cross with just a twitter feed and a website. In less than week. With no advance planning.

8 Effective Strategies For Mobile Marketing

Smart phones aren't just for urban hipsters. Neither is mobile marketing.

What Every Employer Needs to Know about Garnishment

You've just received notice that a court has garnished one of your employee's wages. Now what?

Cell Phones as Tax-Free Fringe Benefits

Due to changes in tax law, employers can now offer employees cell phones as a tax free benefit.

Why Small Businesses Should Pursue Free Trade

Recent free trade agreements have opened up new markets for American business, including small business. Here's how to get started.

5 Things To Know About Year-End Bonuses

Year end bonuses can be a good way to reward and motivate your employees. Just be sure you're following state and federal tax regulations.

How to Make Collection Calls that Keep Customer Relationships

Adopt a relationship-building mindset prior to making a call to collect on past due balances.

How to Choose Between Lump Sum and Financing

There are two main strategies that buyers rely on to pay for a company: lump sums and financing.

Pros and Cons of Online Customer Product Reviews

Getting insights from fellow shoppers who may have the same needs and concerns as I do is invaluable: enter customer-written product reviews. But there are pros and cons.

3 Signs Your Business Should Consider an IPO

There's no company that is perfect for an IPO. But there are certain signs that a business may be a better fit than others. I

Cyber Crime: You're the Mark

A new industry is springing to life using clever business development practices for product diversification and market expansion. The industry is cyber crime, and you're the mark.

3 Must Have Business Agreements

These three agreements can keep your business -- and you -- from getting burned.

Internet Sales Taxes Question as Thorny as Ever

More and more states are looking to Internet sales to boost tax revenue. For small businesses, that means tax compliance is even more complex.

PR Blunders and How to Avoid Them

Getting your business noticed by the wider community can only help. Except when it only hurts.

What You Need to Know About Online Sales Tax

For online retailers, untangling the Internet sales tax knot isn't getting any easier.

Parent PLUS Loans

Parents can take out low-interest loans in order to help their children pay for school. With a Parent PLUS loan, parents can borrow directly from the federal government and receive

How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home

A DIY exterior paint job can save you a lot of money, but it's not a casual, finish-in-a-day project. Here are the steps and tools you'll need to do it right.

How to Deliver Bad News to Your Banker

Nobody likes to hear bad news...especially when it's your bank hearing about problems with your loan. Learn how to best handle the situation and avoid financial disaster.

How to Get Free Publicity

It's not enough to provide a great product or service people want or need. For a business to succeed, it has to be noticed. Here are six free ways to get the word out.