First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
Your financial statements may not make the bestseller list, but they do tell an intriguing story — at least to a banker. Unfortunately, the tale they tell may be misleading.
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.
Many small business owners agree that uncertainty is their biggest challenge. Speeding up cash flow is one way to prepare for the worst -- and profit from unexpected opportunities.
Just the idea of having a problem with the IRS is enough to worry many business owners. The tax system can be difficult to deal with even at the best of times. When something go
BrookStone is booming by equipping health care providers with electronic medical record (EMR) software along with backup and disaster recovery services.
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The Ups and Downs of Venture Capital
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
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Your financial statements may not make the bestseller list, but they do tell an intriguing story — at least to a banker. Unfortunately, the tale they tell may be misleading.
Lessons from Sociology: 5 Tips to Help You Sell More
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How Customer Service Trumps Innovation
Your customers aren't interested in what's easy for you. They're interested in what's easy for them.
5 Daily Deal Sites for Small Business
Looking for savings on business supplies and services? Add regular visits to these business-centric daily deals sites and you're likely to find them.
Getting More Than a Good Reference
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Why You Should Do Less to Grow Your Business
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For Superstar Employees, Hire Critical Thinkers
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Accelerate Your Cash Flow to Buy More Time
Many small business owners agree that uncertainty is their biggest challenge. Speeding up cash flow is one way to prepare for the worst -- and profit from unexpected opportunities.
Use Teachable Moments to Train Your Employees
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Google+ is not yet a month old, but already it's the subject of widespread myths about its worth to small business.
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Tax Breaks for Booming Businesses
f your business is booming, take advantage of tax rules to make sure that Uncle Sam doesn't earn more than you do from your efforts.
10 Tricks to Keeping Personal and Business Finances Apart
Keeping your personal finances separate from your business finances isn't always easy. But if you aren't careful, it may cost you.
How to Deal with Audits
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Is Your Business Ready for “The New Normal”?
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How to Lay a Solid Foundation for Your Business
BrookStone is booming by equipping health care providers with electronic medical record (EMR) software along with backup and disaster recovery services.
10 Examples of Great (Small) Investments for Small Business
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