Hot Today

Wise Bread articles that are hot today.

Ask the Readers: Do You Have Financial Resolutions for 2013?

Tell us if you have financial resolutions for 2013 and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Frugality Tip?

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

When and How to Offer Discounts for Early Payment

Offering discounts for cash, upfront and early payment can be an integral part of a comprehensive business management strategy, not just the domain of the accounts receivable de

Independent Contractors vs. Employees: Keeping Them Straight

Who the IRS considers an employee and who it considers a contractor doesn't always match what a business owner might expect.

Planning in the Last Quarter of 2010

Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.

Why Entrepreneurs Should Care About Google Suggest

Google's new auto-complete search function might seem neat...until it starts scaring away your customers.

Hiring the Best: Go Beyond Asking Questions in an Interview

The next time you hire a new employee, skip the interview and play chess instead.

9 Business Lessons from the Roadside Stand

It's a vegetable stand parked in a wide spot on the road. How business savvy can its owners be?

How To Combine A Personal And Business Trip Without Angering Uncle Sam

With careful planning, and good record-keeping, you really can combine business and leisure.

6 Google+ Myths Debunked

Google+ is not yet a month old, but already it's the subject of widespread myths about its worth to small business.

7 Mistakes Bosses Make That Drive Employees Crazy

Sometimes leaders and managers can't avoid these seven common pratfalls of bad bosses. But with some careful management, these stumbles don't have to hurt morale or productivity.

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.

What Apple Can Teach About Retailing

Apple's retail stores are becoming as iconic as Apple itself. Here's how Apple's retail experience sets the brand apart.

The Fundamentals of Socially Responsible Business

Founding a sustainable, socially responsible business is just like founding any other. You need money, a market, a plan and the ability to execute on the vision.

Ask the Readers: How Do You Keep Heating Costs Low?

Tell us how you keep heating costs low and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Generic Drugs: Not Always The Same?

In the world of prescription drugs, generic equivalents have been a financial blessing for many patients. For the most part, they perform the same function as brand name drugs at a

20 Tips for Converting Digital Shopping Carts to Sales

Here are common problems and specific solutions that may work for your ecommerce business.

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.

Taking Your Invoicing and Accounts Receivable Management Online

Online invoicing and A/R management services allow you to speed up collections and reduce administrative costs.

The Financial Considerations of Open Source Software

Open-source software is free, but it could cost your company more in the end.