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You Should Make These 11 Easy Donations Before Time Runs Out

It's the season for giving — and for grabbing a few more tax deductions. Here are some easy things to donate before the end of year.

How Health Care Reform Will Impact Your Small Business

The new health insurance reform legislation adds both new requirements and perks for small businesses.

Best Money Tips: Essential Things to Do Before the New Year

Today we found some great articles on things you need to do before the new year, ways to recover from Christmas clutter, and New Year’s resolutions that will make you richer.

Expected Value: How to Play the Odds and Come Out Ahead

By understanding the expected value concept, and making realistic assessments of your odds of success, you can make better decisions about how to allocate limited resources.

Efficient Expense Reports: Building a System

As your business grows, you'll likely have other people paying money out. Tracking those expenses and, if need be, reimbursing them, requires a system that you can sign off on a

Best Money Tips: How To Go Without Cell Phones

Today we found some great articles on how to go without cell phones, ways to make today unforgettable, and how to save on your stay the next time you vacation.

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7 Time-Saving Kitchen Tips From an Insider

You don't spend years working in professional kitchens without picking up a few time savers. Learn easy ways to speed up your cooking with some restaurant biz tips.

5 Ways to Waste Money at Your Business

Even if you think you have been ruthless about hunting down “leaks” in your budget during the downturn, you may be surprised to find that your company still has some.

Flashback Friday: 61 Affordable Ways to Embrace All Things Autumn

Fall is finally here. Embrace the coziness of the season without spending all your money.

Cheap Fun and Libations: Brewery and Winery Tours

For a fun, educational afternoon with free drinks, brewery and winery tours are where it's at. Discover how to find them and what to expect.

Best Money Tips: What to Check When You're Booking an Airbnb

Today we found articles on what you should check before booking an Airbnb, how to find your own network without networking, and mortgage mistakes to avoid.

How to Become a Premier Local Brand

When potential customers decided to purchase products from lower-cost sources, one regional business decided to go luxury instead...with great results.

Renting Computers for Higher Profits

Sick of conflicting operating systems, obsolete parts, and investing in a computer for every new employee? Don't buy, rent!

The Dilemma of Entrepreneurial Decision-Making

Are you the type who takes candy now or who holds out for cake? Learn why both decisions can be valuable, and how to figure out whether it's better to act now or wait.

12 Frugal Compromises

Frugality isn't a black-and-white, either/or situation. That's why sometimes, the best decision isn't to be as frugal as you can be.

Here's What the New Federal Diet Rules Will Cost You

It's almost time for the latest edition of the government's dietary guidelines, and some of the recommendations may take a bite out of your wallet.

Lessons from Sociology: 5 Tips to Help You Sell More

There are hundreds of business books, but one of the best isn't about business at all — it's called "Diffusion of Innovations," and it can improve your sales.

10 Reasons Results Based Management Matters to Small Business

Results-based management is a must for firms with lots of offsite employees. It offers plenty for the rest of us, too.