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9 Ways to Protect Your Pricing and Keep Your Customers

You don't always have to slash prices to stay competitive. There are many great ways you can add value to your goods and services at little or no cost. Here are 9 ways to protec

10 Rude Things Even Polite People Do

We try our best to be polite and sensitive to others, but sometimes even Emily Post slips up. Are you guilty of any of these small impositions?

The Truth About Government Contracting

It's hard to think of a product or service that Federal, State, or local government agencies don’t use -- and they want to buy it from us, small business owners. Here's how you

How to Staff Customer Service for an Ecommerce Business

What should trigger the decision to hire (or designate) an employee dedicated to customer service? If you're running an ecommerce business, your company can benefit from the

An Introduction to Venture Capital

Venture capital can be an option for certain small businesses, although not all companies are a good fit.

High-Value Employee Benefits at a Reasonable Cost

Employee benefits can add 35% and more to payroll costs. Cutting benefits might be one way to trim expenses. But, there is more than one path to cost savings.

Lifestyle Employee Benefits with Payback

Wellness programs, employee assistance programs (EAPs), and more hold promise for boosting employee well-being and company profits.

Financial Statement Analysis: Recognizing Debt Overload

Business owners can avoid "delayed realization" by recognizing unwieldy debt structures, which could destroy their companies.

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How Businesses Can Cash in on Long-Lasting Fads

It might sound like an oxymoron, but identifying lasting trends can improve your relevancy while strengthening your core business.

6 Cloud Tools for Small Business

These six cloud-based productivity tools allow you to take your office with you, for better or worse.

Is Taking Classes Online Right for You?

From one-off classes to certifications to full degrees, online classes can offer a lot of great flexibility...and a lot of headaches. Find out if they're right for you.

Is Your Marketing Campaigns Working?

Improve your sales and marketing efforts with a few quick and easy charts and graphs.

Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn: Where Should You Be?

Everyone says you should be on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Should you be?

4 Ways to Defend Your Phone from Hackers

You may have lots of sensitive business data in your voicemail inbox. How safe is it?

Does Your Business Need a Crisis Response Plan?

It's never to early to create a crisis management plane. All too often, we wait until it's too late.

Best Money Tips: Going Green this Holiday Season

Today we found some great articles on going green this holiday season, strategies for last-minute Christmas shopping, and tips for a top resume.

How Simplifying Your Accounts Can Improve Your Finances

Discover how you can simplify your life and improve your finances at the same time by minimizing and streamlining your accounts.

Best Money Tips: Find Business Attire for Less

Today we found some awesome articles on finding business attire for less, ways to cut your expenses, and benefits of a smaller home.