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4 Thorny Payroll Tax Issues and How to Handle Them

Small businesses face plenty of challenges, including several tough payroll tax challenges. Here's what you can do about them.

How to Write a Business Plan

When creating a business plan, stop worrying about the final product and stay focused on the process.

5 Things to Know about Cash Balance Plans

For small businesses looking to attract and reward talented employees, Cash Benefit Plans can be an attractive addition to the familiar 401(k).

5 Reasons to Keep a Work Diary

How was work yesterday? What about yesterday last year? Keep a work diary to track your hits and your misses and gain valuable perspective on your career or business.

7 Ways to Self-Promote without Selling Out

You can't afford to wait for clients and customers to notice you. But you can't afford to alienate them with questionable pitches, either.

Ask the Readers: What Do You Buy in Bulk?

Tell us about your bulk purchases and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: 16 Ways Not to Blow Your Tax Refund

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share the ultimate guide to greening your home, 14 gadgets that may or may not be green, and 16 ways to NOT blow your

Accountant 101: Finding the Right Match

As a small business owner, you'll eventually need to seek the services of an accountant. But how do you find one who's is a good match for your business?

Which Is Better for Your Business: Debt or Equity?

Is debt or equity better for your business?

Money Pitfalls of the Big Sale

You've just scored your first big sale — hurray! But that new sale might be less lucrative than you expected, or even put you deeper in the hole. Learn why.

5 Steps to a Landing Page That Converts Like Crazy

It's not enough to help visitors to find your e-commerce site. You have to help them to click the "buy" button, too.

6 Free Resources for Entrepreneurs to Watch and Learn

Watching videos online doesn't have to be a time waster.

5 Books to Help You Master Your Business

Covering everything from branding to bravado, there's bound to be something bankable in this bundle of business books.

Do You Need a Registered Agent?

A registered agent can help you stay abreast of your business's legal obligations, no matter where you are or where your business is registered.

Audit-Proof Your Hobby Business

Turning your passion into a sideline business can help you earn some extra cash. But it can also attract the watchful eyes of the IRS.

How To Take Risks Without Losing Your Shirt

There's a difference between taking risks and taking foolish risks. Follow these steps to take more of the first and none of the second.

5 Ways to Improve Your Well Being and Delight the Soul

Finding happiness doesn't have to mean completely overhauling your life. Discover simple steps you can take to improve your health and make your life more joyful.

Protecting Yourself from Medical Billing Mistakes

By some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills out there have mistakes on them, so it’s in your best interest to know what you’re being charged for.

Best Money Tips: 5 Beloved Tax Perks with Ugly Downsides

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. We look at five yummy tax breaks that could have dire consequences, how to make the most scrumptious Italian beef stew, and how

Marketing to Women: Who's Doing It Right and Who's Not

Few companies have responded to women’s needs, even if this could mean more sales and access to an increasingly influential market.