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7 Tips for Proposals, Pitches and Presentations

A good idea is worthless if you can't communicate its value.

The Top 5 Group Buying Sites: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em?

Group buy sites such as Groupon can be a boon for small businesses eager to get noticed. But they are not without risk. Here's a look at five of the most popular.

Are Your Tweets Being Heard?

You've tried twitter and haven't noticed a boost in business? Try these tweaks to tune up your profile, your tone and your connections.

8 Easy Ways to Green Your Small Business

Greening up your business can boost your image, your bottom line, and your sense of well being. And it can be as easy as turning off the lights.

Ask The Readers: Do You Have An Emergency Fund?

Tell us if you have an emergency fund and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What DIY Projects Do You Do?

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

9 Changes That Will Affect Your Money in 2015

Several retirement contribution limits are raised, Obamacare penalty triples, myRA officially launches and many more tax and social security changes.

Small Business Profile: Stefanie Michaels (Adventure Girl)

Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she

How Taking a Sabbatical Can Help Your Business

It seems counter-intuitive for us to take (what some may see as) excessive time off from our businesses in order to prosper and grow. But it works.

The Truth About Government Contracting

It's hard to think of a product or service that Federal, State, or local government agencies don’t use -- and they want to buy it from us, small business owners. Here's how you

Smart Web Design Will Boost Your Brand Building

The web isn't the only avenue for developing and building a successful brand, but it's increasingly becoming the most important for an array of businesses big and small.

Customer Ideas to Ignore

Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.

Improving Sales Forecast Accuracy with a PERTy Formula

Borrow an estimating tool from the US Navy to help bring your sales forecasts in line with your sales reality.

The Upside of Incentive Compensation

When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.

Use Value-Added Sales to Boost Your Profit Margin

Your margins are under attack. Defend them!

8 Expert Tips for Building Effective Email Lists

An email list can help promote your business and reach your market simply and effectively. Before you get started, here are a few things to consider.

5 Psychological Hacks to Boost Your Bottom Line

Use the power of positive thinking (and four more psychological powers) to push you and your employees to greater productivity.

Turn Your Business Into a Money Machine

When it comes right down to it, every business is a money machine. Some are just better designed than others.

How To Become A Better Boss In 10 Minutes

Your employees are looking for leadership. Teach them something useful to their careers and you'll be demonstrating it.

Ask the Readers: Are You Filing Your Own Taxes This Year?

Tell us if you're filing your own taxes this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!