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5 Personal Problems Preventing your Business from Prospering

Don't sweat the small stuff but do sweat the stuff that's within your control.

27 Real-Life Small Business Mistakes...and What They Learned

Do as these entrepreneurs say and not as they did to learn 27 common, and hard-earned, lessons the easy way.

Fundamentals of Online Advertising

Online advertising is much cheaper than print advertising. But to get results, you've got to find your audience and test your pitch.

4 Social Media Strategies that Actually Work

You're tweeting, your're updating your status, you're sharing, but is any of that the right way to make social media pay?

Why Showing Your Customers The Love Is More Important Than The Sale

If you give your customers reasons to love you, they will. Here are six.

6 Ways to Get the Most from Local Search

As internet search goes local small businesses have an opportunity to stand out on computer screens large and small.

4 Steps To Perfecting Your Social Media Strategy

If you've added a social media component to your marketing, be sure to actively measure and track your efforts.

Putting Pinterest to Work for You

Pinterest, the interactive pinboard, is another social media platform gaining popularity. It's also another opportunity to get noticed and gain customers.

5 Things You Can Stop Obsessing About

Some things in business are worth worrying about and some aren't. These are those that aren't.

AD&D Insurance: No Good, No Bad, Just Ugly

Accidental Death And Dismemberment insurance. Wow – doesn’t that sound just lovely? I mean, at least Life insurance has a euphemistic name (they call it “Li

Ask the Readers: Do You Take Surveys?

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Ask the Readers: What Money Topic Do You Want to Learn More About?

Tell us what money topic you want to learn more about and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: What Was the Last Book You Read?

Tell us about the last book you read and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Save Money by Investing in Your Children

Finances are certainly not the most valuable thing gained from having a good relationship with your children, but it is definitely a benefit!

10 Great Gifts for Frequent Travelers

Perfect gifts that will help them travel faster, safer, and enjoy the moment.

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in April

From home-improvement supplies to vacations to aggressively priced tablets, discover the best and worst things to shop for this month.

Stuck in a Rut? 12 Things You Can Do to Help You Find Your Calling

Don't worry — you won't be at that job you hate forever. Find a new career you love by starting with these steps.

Where is the Business Going? Succession Planning Points for Consideration

When I was a practicing financial planner, I was shocked at the number of small business clients who did nothing but blink their eyes in response to my line of questions about t

Want to Sell Your Business? Start Now

Given the unusual economic environment, now isn’t the best time to sell a company. But it’s the perfect time to plan to sell one.

7 Tips for Choosing a Business Broker

How can you avoid losing valuable time to a bogus broker? What questions should you ask to ensure you don't get in bed with a dud? And what red flags should you watch for?