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.
When potential customers decided to purchase products from lower-cost sources, one regional business decided to go luxury instead...with great results.
Think your business is too boring to snag journalists with a press release? Nope. With a little creativity, any business can get free advertising through PR.
Pinterest, the interactive pinboard, is another social media platform gaining popularity. It's also another opportunity to get noticed and gain customers.
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12 Ways Your Financial Statements Tell Lenders the Wrong Story
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.
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.
7 Job Sectors Where Wages Are Growing
Wages are growing in some sectors of the economy faster than others. If you're considering a career change, look here.
How to Avoid (and Treat) Cold Sores
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Cheap Oil is Hurting These People -- Will It Hurt You, Too?
The oil bust has resulted in cheap gas for most of us. But for some of us with jobs dependent on oil, the bust is beginning to exact a terrible toll.
20 Genius Storage Ideas for Your Bathroom
Bathrooms fill up with clutter fast. Keep it under control and mostly out of site with some clever, and inexpensive, storage ideas.
Free Advertising: The Magic of Getting Media Attention
Think your business is too boring to snag journalists with a press release? Nope. With a little creativity, any business can get free advertising through PR.
10 Stupid Shopping Mistakes Even Smart People Make
Sometimes we're not as thrifty as we think we are. Avoid these shopping slip-ups and bring home more for less every time.
Unconventional Measures of Customer Service Excellence
Your customer service surveys and questionnaires may not be telling you what you need to know.
5 Personal Problems Preventing your Business from Prospering
Don't sweat the small stuff but do sweat the stuff that's within your control.
6 Self-Care Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season
While you're rushing around finding the perfect gifts for loved ones, treat yourself, too.
6 Times You Need to Update Your Will
If you have a will, you're already ahead of the curve. But you need to make sure it's updated, too.
4 Steps To Perfecting Your Social Media Strategy
If you've added a social media component to your marketing, be sure to actively measure and track your efforts.
8 Easy Home Maintenance To-Dos for Spring
Spring is in the air and that means home repair. Welcome the warmer days with these must-do maintenance projects.
Putting Pinterest to Work for You
Pinterest, the interactive pinboard, is another social media platform gaining popularity. It's also another opportunity to get noticed and gain customers.
5 Things You Can Stop Obsessing About
Some things in business are worth worrying about and some aren't. These are those that aren't.
6 Questions to Ask Before You Book a Discount Airfare Deal
Crazy airfare deals come and go, but are they really worth it? Here are some of the other costs to consider.
5 Red Flags Your Business Might Be Waving
Sales slipping? Customers staying away in droves? Maybe your accountant isn't the only one seeing red.
Credit Card Churning and Why It's Not Worth It
Is credit card churning worth it?
5 Money Matters That Won't Affect Your Credit Score
Your credit score takes into account everything about your finances, right? No, and you might be surprised at what isn't included.