As a small business owner, you'll eventually need to seek the services of an accountant. But how do you find one who's is a good match for your business?
Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
Prelude to a national sales tax? Maybe not, but new IRS rules mean credit card companies and online payment processors now must report the transactions they manage.
Don't let those end of year promotional calendars go to waste -- use them to sketch out key sales, marketing and operational initiatives throughout the coming year.
There are ways to minimize the tax burden that goes along with selling a business, allowing you to keep more of the money you've earned over the years.
Unfortunately for small business owners, cash income and taxable income are not necessarily the same. Read this to avoid nasty surprises come tax time.
You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.
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Outsourcing Payroll: The Ins and Outs
Outsourcing your payroll to a company that can handle it for a fee can make sense and even save your business money on administrative costs.
6 Ways to Monitor Your Brand on Twitter
If your brand is mentioned on Twitter, but you're not there to hear it, did that brand mention really benefit your business?
Accountant 101: Finding the Right Match
As a small business owner, you'll eventually need to seek the services of an accountant. But how do you find one who's is a good match for your business?
Customer Service Lessons from Nordstrom
Nordstrom's one-rule customer service "handbook" is almost as well-known as the company's excellent reputation with customers. Here's why.
Improving Profits with Dashboards and Metrics
If you aren't tracking key business indicators for your small business, you're flying blind.
Best Money Tips: Retire Without a Mortgage
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Don't Forget to Nominate Your Favorite Blogs for the 2013 Plutus Awards
Nominations for The 4th Annual Plutus Awards are underway! Luke Landes from Consumerism Commentary is bringing back the awards to recognize the best personal finance blogs!
Food Truck Envy: Should You Jump on This Hot Food Trend?
If you live in a city, you may wonder if it's time to quit your day job and join the legions of food truck owners you see around town.
Maroon 5 & Alicia Keys Concert Tickets Giveaway!
Lucky Wise Bread readers will win tickets to an intimate, exclusive concert or a $50 Amazon gift certificate.
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.
Decoding The New Tax Rules For Merchants
Prelude to a national sales tax? Maybe not, but new IRS rules mean credit card companies and online payment processors now must report the transactions they manage.
New Year’s Small Business Booster Plan
Don't let those end of year promotional calendars go to waste -- use them to sketch out key sales, marketing and operational initiatives throughout the coming year.
Minimizing the IRS' Share of a Sale
There are ways to minimize the tax burden that goes along with selling a business, allowing you to keep more of the money you've earned over the years.
Why Your Business Owes Taxes When It Didn’t Generate Cash Profits
Unfortunately for small business owners, cash income and taxable income are not necessarily the same. Read this to avoid nasty surprises come tax time.
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Best Money Tips: Should You Discuss Money in Front of Your Kids?
Today we found some awesome articles on discussing money in front of your kids, ways to make $50 in a day, and ways to get out of debt.
The Rise In Artisans: Global Lessons From A Local Movement
Artisan businesses run the gamut, from chocolate to blue jeans. But they all share a keen focus on customer service and distinctive branding.
Ask the Readers: How Do you Save on Your Phone Bill?
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Four Common Mistakes to Avoid in Running Your Small Business
You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.
Dos and Don'ts When Making Your Venture Capital Pitch
You've landed a meeting with a potential investor. Don't blow it now.