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A good idea is worthless if you can't communicate its value.
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Your customers are looking for you online. Here's how to build the site where they can find you.
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You never want to fire anyone. As a business owner you want to lead, develop, and empower people.
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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?
Sharing Space to Save Money
Splitting your office, storefront, or warehouse with another business could help you save big...and not just on rent.
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For online retailers, untangling the Internet sales tax knot isn't getting any easier.
Innovations In Advertising
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5 Futuristic Business Opportunities
The times they are a'changing. Again. Here are five commercial and marketing trends you can look forward to -- and profit from -- in 2012.
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If you're in the market for a new vehicle that you plan to use at least in part for business, you'll want to make certain decisions before you shop.
Use It or Lose It: 3 Must Have Business Agreements
A handshake is nice, but seal your partnership's rights and responsibilities in writing, too.
The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: For Love or Money?
What to do when following your passion doesn't bring home the bacon.
Make the Most of Your Local Chamber of Commerce
From advertising to networking, your Chamber of Commerce can offer your business scores of benefits...if you're a member.
The Power of Real People: Using Customer Profiles to Sell Your Story
In-depth profiles of your real customers are valuable promotional materials. Learn how to identify customers to interview and how to best share their stories.
5 Estimated Tax Strategies for Business Owners
For small business owners, paying income taxes can be tough. Don't make it tougher by adding penalties you can avoid by planning and estimating well.
10 Superb Ways For A Small Business To Friend Facebook
If you're not reaching your customers on Facebook, chances are your competitors are.