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.
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.
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Clipped Wings: Can Consumers Fix Air Travel?
From luggage fees, late flights, and TSA screening procedures, can air travel be saved? How can consumers help improve the industry?
10 Incredible Microwave Baked Desserts
A microwave bakes better than an oven two ways: it's faster and it makes single serving treats. Start nuking dessert with these easy recipes.
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.
Best Money Tips: Frugal Dining Out Tips
Today we found some great articles on frugal dining out tips, free things to do this summer, and financial advisor red flags.
10 Cool Uses for a Slow Cooker
A Crock-Pot is handy to have around, and not just for delicious stews. Find out what else you can do with your slow cooker besides cook dinner.
How to Protect Elderly Loved Ones From Financial Scams
Don't let con artists prey on your elderly loved ones. You can help protect them, and their money, from financial predators.
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.
How Bazaarvoice Beat the Odds
Austin has a thriving tech startup community, and there is perhaps no better representative of its unique entrepreneurial culture than Bazaarvoice.
10 Surprising Benefits of Colder Winters
Along with a Snowpocaplyse or two, a cold winter brings some unexpected benefits. And besides, Spring is right around the corner.
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.
Local Branding: Make Your Company Part of the Community
Being seen as a valuable member of your local community can keep you in mind for prospective customers or clients in a way that many other branding strategies can't.
Best Money Tips: 10 Silent Productivity Killers
Today we found some great articles on productivity killers you should stop right now, tips to remove indoor odors, and ways to take your morning coffee to the next level.
Best Money Tips: These 5 Things Make You Terrible With Money
Today we found articles on the biases and fallacies that make us terrible with money, rules that every real estate investor should follow, and how to recover from a spending spree.
To Shred or Not to Shred: How Long to Keep Your Tax Records
When it comes to your tax records, it can pay to be a hoarder. But how long is too long to hold on to "important" papers?
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5 Business Lessons From These Child Entrepreneurs
What can you learn from kid entrepreneurs? Just about everything you need to know to launch a successful business!
How to Secure Business Financing Without a Personal Guarantee
You can build your business credit fairly quickly and potentially eliminate the need for a personal guarantee if you plan for it from the outset.
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.
10 Ridiculously Overpriced Pet Products
Dogs and cats deserve proper care, but at the upper end of the market, the pampering is not about animal welfare — it's about the owner's vanity.
6 Ways the Government Helps Disaster Victims Recover
The government is playing a vital role in helping disaster victims get back on their feet. Find out how your tax dollars work!