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Cardmember Profile: Alyssa Dver, Chief Executive of Mint Green Marketing

Recognized by BusinessWeek as one of 2007’s eight female entrepreneurs to watch, Alyssa Dver is the Chief Executive of Mint Green Marketing and the author of "No Time Marketing.

Energy Star Office Equipment for Your Small Business

Energy Star-rated appliances are popular for homes because they can offer more energy efficiency than the alternatives. You can get similar benefits for the office by choosing E

Why You Should Raise Your Prices

The quickest, easiest way to increase your income is to raise your prices. If you’re worried about losing customers, do the math. You’ll be surprised at how many yo

Values-Based Consulting: How to Attract and Keep Clients

Values-Based Consulting is built on a solid foundation of professional ethics, responsiveness, empathy and commitment.

5 Ways to Make the Collections Process Easier

Collections are a fact of life when you run your own business. Sooner or later, you'll have to chase down a payment.

Double-Dip-Proof Your Business

With fears swirling about a double-dip recession, many entrepreneurs are worried that we're in for another round of tough times.

3 Obvious Sales Strategies You May Be Neglecting

Whether you run a hair salon or high tech startup, these tips should help you improve your sales.

5 Year-End Actions to Improve Your Business

These tax deductions won't just save you money; they'll help your business grow.

5 Ways to Save More Taxes in 2011

From hiring your children to changing your accounting methods, make these changes in 2011 to ensure you pay fewer taxes in 2012.

The 4 Best Alternatives to Delicious.com

If you want to transfer your saved data over to another Delicious-like service provider, I've listed four great services.

The Etiquette of Calling for References

References can be your best opportunity to learn about a potential employee...as long as you handle the call right.

Identifying Good Managers Through Leadership Competencies

Clearly defining required proficiencies can help you create a stellar management team. Get started on your list with these 12 common ones.

How to Build a Great Reputation from Scratch

A good reputation is a small business's best asset. Acquiring one when starting out requires creative thinking and a little hard work.

Spring Cleaning for Your Business Records

A good Spring cleaning can brighten the office and boost productivity. Just be sure you aren't cleaning too deeply.

7 Places to Hang Out and Build Your Business

Don't just hang out on your downtime -- hang out with people who can help you build your business.

10 Tips to Landing the Right Freelancer

Freelancers can help your small business do more for less. Just be sure you're hiring the right ones.

State and Local Tax Surprises for Your Small Business

Finally coming to terms with your Federal taxes? Watch out for these state and local tax situations.

Is The Knowledge You Have About Your Business Unsatisfactory

You can't get there from here if you don't know where you are.

11 Ways to Incorporate Video into Your Business

The Internet has driven down many business costs, including the cost of delivering your message via video.

5 Ways to Stop Stunting Your Growth

Are you restraining your company's growth?