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Make Cents of Healthcare with a PHR

A Personal Health Record (PHR) gives you direct control over your health records, the very information used by doctors to diagnose, treat, and care for patients. It might sound cli

A Stimulating Debate That Just Might Boil Down To Perception

How you perceive your tax rebate could go a long way in determining whether or not you’re going to spend it.

Raising Financially Savvy Kids, Productivity, and More with Kylie Ofiu

Check out my interview with Kylie for tips on raising financially savvy kids, productivity, and her favorite ways to use Skype!

Just Saving More Is Not the Answer

Whenever I write about calculating how much money you need to retire, some people disagree strongly with the whole idea that there is such a figure. One told me, "The only correct

Health Care Reform Means Big Tax Changes

While health care reform aims to lower the cost of coverage, small business owners will likely see premium increases and higher tax costs. Here are some of the key provisions fr

It's Not Revenue If You Can't Collect It

There's nothing worse than having to chase down slow-paying customers. Oh wait, there is something worse: the ones who don't pay at all.

How to Use Projects to Develop Your Employees

Standing at the intersection of company goals and employee-development needs is the opportunity to fulfill your business wish list through special projects.

10 Unusual Ways to Cut Costs in the Office

The expenses that go with operating an office feel like they're very set, but if you're willing to think outside the box, there are some ways to reduce the money you spend.

Ways That Small Businesses Get Ripped Off by Banks

Learn how to ensure that your new financial services help, and don't harm, your business's profits.

Who Should Handle Your Business Finances

Many small business owners run all of their own finances, but eventually you'll want to hire professionals. Read this to learn who to hire when.

Improving Profits with Dashboards and Metrics

If you aren't tracking key business indicators for your small business, you're flying blind.

7 Essentials For A Great Social Media Strategy

Cover these basics and in no time your social media marketing will start turning clicks into customers.

Dos and Don'ts When Making Your Venture Capital Pitch

You've landed a meeting with a potential investor. Don't blow it now.

5 Myths about Deducting T&E Expenses

Don't let these five common tax and entertainment expense myths trip you up at tax time.

Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Dine Out?

Tell us how often you dine out and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

3 Technologies That Help Stay-At-Home Moms Build an Online Business

It takes a certain amount of perseverance and creativity to mesh your personal and professional life. While Moms have moved beyond the days of working in their pajamas and scheduli

4 Signs You Need a CFO

Hiring a CFO is one of the most important decisions a CEO or business owner can make. Here are a few of the signs you need to bring a finance executive onboard.

5 Year-End Actions to Improve Your Business

These tax deductions won't just save you money; they'll help your business grow.

State and Local Tax Surprises for Your Small Business

Finally coming to terms with your Federal taxes? Watch out for these state and local tax situations.

Is The Knowledge You Have About Your Business Unsatisfactory

You can't get there from here if you don't know where you are.