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7 Reasons to Rethink Free Online Tools

Free online business tools can make a lot of sense for a cash strapped startup. Just make sure those tools are worth the price you paid for them.

Ask the Readers: Is There Anything in Your Budget You Could Live Without?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Still Shop at the Local Mall?

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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Favorite Productivity Tool?

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The 5 Most Common Ways People Derail Their Retirement

Many people are making these critical mistakes in their retirement planning. Are you one of them?

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in October

Whether you're looking for clothing, costumes, or early holiday gifts, use these tips to guide you in your quest for the savviest purchases this month.

How to Ditch the Informational Meeting

Meetings, especially informational or status update meetings, can be a real drag on productivity. Learn how to make them action-oriented, instead.

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Been Audited by the IRS?

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Merchant Account

More and more consumers are putting away their cash and just relying on plastic. As a business owner, what can you do to get the most out of your merchant account and please you

Minimizing the IRS' Share of a Sale

There are ways to minimize the tax burden that goes along with selling a business, allowing you to keep more of the money you've earned over the years.

What Your Employees' Personal Branding Means to Your Company

Anyone employed by your business, down to the receptionist, may be promoting himself through blogging, social media, and other tactics.

Should You Spend Money on Education?

A small business owner always has to be learning, but even if money isn't an issue, time is in short supply for most entrepreneurs.

Planning an Entrepreneur's Retirement

Retirement planning may not be high on every entrepreneur's to-do list, but it should be.

5 Ways To Connect With Generation C

You've figured out how to do business with Generations X and Y. Are you ready for Generation C?

6 Common SEO Mistakes On Small Business Websites

Avoid these six common SEO mistakes and watch your website climb up Google's page rankings.

Ask the Readers: What Would You Do With a Million Dollars?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Buy Extended Warranties?

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Navigating Small Business Rewards Cards

With more cards available to small business owners than ever, it can be difficult to choose the rewards system that will be most beneficial to your business. Will you go with ca

Essential Services for the Road

In order to run your business from the road, you probably still need a phone number, internet access, and a mailing address. Here are a few strategies for maintaining them in a

6 Tax Penalties You Can Easily Avoid

Your money is hard earned. Don't waste it on these five easily avoidable tax penalties.