Think VC firms only care about your idea? Maybe not. A recent report by CB Insights highlights that age, experience, race, and gender can all factor into your funding.
Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.
Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.
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Lies, Damned Lies, and Multi-Level Marketing
Statistics show that Mary Kay, Amway, and other multi-level marketing plans are scams. That is, if you believe statistics.
5 Things Most Likely to Give You Lousy Credit
With few exceptions, people with bad credit don't get there by accident. Avoid these bad credit habits and you'll avoid dinging your score.
Best Money Tips: How to Score the Best Deals on Flights
Today we found articles on how to score the best deal on flights, ways to get free gift cards, and what you need to do before buying your first car.
The Politically Incorrect Guide to Venture Capital
Think VC firms only care about your idea? Maybe not. A recent report by CB Insights highlights that age, experience, race, and gender can all factor into your funding.
5 Free Tools That Automate Your Business
Work faster, improve customer interactions, easily create invoices, and more with these online tools — all without opening your wallet.
Best Money Tips: Beat the Airlines at Their Own Game
Today we found some great articles on ways to beat the airlines at their own game, rules for smart credit card use, and ways to get a salary hike.
5 Workplace Situations That Just Won't Wait
Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.
Improving Sales Forecast Accuracy with a PERTy Formula
Borrow an estimating tool from the US Navy to help bring your sales forecasts in line with your sales reality.
The Upside of Incentive Compensation
When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.
Why Offline Marketing Still Matters
Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.
Don't Miss These 7 Great Tax Deductions for Parents and Caretakers
Being a caregiver requires investments of time, emotion — and money. Don't miss these seven deductions for parents or caretakers this tax season.
The Art of the Reminder
Don't just remind vendors, clients, and employees of their obligations. Remind them why they agreed to those obligations in the first place.
4 Ways To Negotiate Your Debt When Cash Flow Is Slow
When you owe a vendor more than you can pay, you and your vendor both have a problem. Solve it.
Best Money Tips: Dirt-Cheap Vegetarian Meals
Today we found some great articles on dirt-cheap vegetarian meals, shopping strategies for garage sales, and ways to cut your cell phone bill in half.
6 Cloud Tools for Small Business
These six cloud-based productivity tools allow you to take your office with you, for better or worse.
Use Value-Added Sales to Boost Your Profit Margin
Your margins are under attack. Defend them!
7 Effective Tools for Managing a Virtual Team
Managing a virtual team can get complicated, fast. Here's how to keep it simple.
6 Steps to Licensing Your Product
If you have a great product, but you don't have the funding or the infrastructure to bring it to market, license it to someone who does.
High Credit Limit and Low APR: UNITY Visa Secured Credit Card
The UNITY Visa Secured credit card offers a high credit balance and low APR -- a great option for anyone looking to build or rebuild credit.
5 Interview Questions Every Small Business Owner Should Ask
The interview may be your only chance to get to know a job applicant before you make a hiring decision. Here are five questions to help you.