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Forget the Phonebook: 3 Local Marketing Initiatives With Higher ROIs

Even though few people use the phonebook to find local business these days, in an ironic twist, advertising in the phonebook has become more expensive. Small business can boost

Negotiating a Lease with Your Potential New Landlord

Here are the fine points of negotiating for rental space, including a few opportunities a newer business owner might miss.

Best Money Tips: Habits of Happy, Healthy Couples

Today we found some great articles with on habits of happy couples, tips for stress-free flying, and questions that will help you simplify your holidays.

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.

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This May Be the Best Time to Negotiate Loan Terms

With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.

The Real ROI of Social Media

The value of social media lies mostly in the daily process of helping every employee do their job more efficiently and effectively.

5 Everyday Words That Are Making You Look Stupid

Seriously, if you actually want to improve your social standing and status, work on eliminating these worn out words from your lexicon.

Best Money Tips: Negotiate a Gym Membership

Today we found some awesome articles on how to negotiate a gym membership, 8 presents for dad under $20, and how to interview when you don't have experience.

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Best Money Tips: How to Teach Kids to Save Money

Today we found some great articles on teaching your kids to save money, ways to reduce your grocery bill, and financial planning tips you can't live without.

Stay in School until the Job Market Improves?

For decades it's been a common strategy that's worked out pretty well. This time, it's not looking like such a good idea.

Freelance to Small Business: 10 People Who Made the Transition

From writing to designing water bottles, these 10 people turned their part-time freelance work into full-time businesses. Learn how you can too.

Is An Office Necessary?

From some businesses, an office is a necessity. For others, it's a wasted expense. Which is yours?

Best Money Tips: How Not to Spend Money

Today we found some awesome articles on how not to spend money, extra money ideas for college students, and "free" things that aren't so free.

6 Effective Ways to Make Yourself More Employable

A lengthy search for a new job is stressful and frustrating. Cut ahead of the rest with these sure-fire ways to make yourself more employable.

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How to Earn a Good Interest Rate in a Low-Rate Environment

If you're feeling ho-hum about saving while interest rates hover around 1%, discover why current interest rates don’t dictate your average return over time.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Give Back on Thanksgiving

Today we found articles on ways to give back on Thanksgiving, staying healthy during the holidays, and saving money when you start a business.