Former swimwear model Stefanie Michaels, known to her fans as “Adventure Girl”, is the ultimate travel expert. Millions of fans visit AdventureGirl.com to follow Stefanie as she
How many businesses really have a handle on the past, the present, and the future? Only with an understanding of all three of these things are entrepreneurs empowered with the c
If your business has been growing but you've been reluctant to take on a new employee because of economic uncertainty, maybe recently enacted tax incentives will convince you to
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
Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.
Are prefabbed homes the wave of the future? Judging from some of the magazines that I receive (Sunset, Metropolitan Home), it sure looks like things are heading in that direction. [more]
In case you hadn't noticed, stock markets around the world have done some crazy things this week. At this point, I think we're all a little lightheaded, wondering if we should be w
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3 Components of Financial Clarity
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The HIRE Act: Incentives for Hiring Now
If your business has been growing but you've been reluctant to take on a new employee because of economic uncertainty, maybe recently enacted tax incentives will convince you to
How to Staff Customer Service for an Ecommerce Business
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Cyber Crime: Can You Afford to Ignore It?
Do you have a business continuity plan? If not, you’d better keep reading. Your company’s financial well-being depends on it.
An Introduction to Venture Capital
Venture capital can be an option for certain small businesses, although not all companies are a good fit.
Financial Statement Analysis: Recognizing Debt Overload
Business owners can avoid "delayed realization" by recognizing unwieldy debt structures, which could destroy their companies.
Methods of Measuring Ecommerce Financial Performance
Stay on top of big-picture numbers and periodically dig into the nuances of what drives sales and profits.
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.
Customer Ideas to Ignore
Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.
The Upside of Incentive Compensation
When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.
Should You Enter Contests to Boost Your Profile?
The most valuable prize a contest awards may not be cash.
6 Steps to Licensing Your Product
If you have a great product, but you don't have the funding or the infrastructure to bring it to market, license it to someone who does.
The State Sales Tax Holiday is coming...
...if you're lucky enough to live in Tennessee. [more]
Prefab Fab - This ain't yer grandma's double-wide
Are prefabbed homes the wave of the future? Judging from some of the magazines that I receive (Sunset, Metropolitan Home), it sure looks like things are heading in that direction. [more]
Ask The Readers: Do You Have An Emergency Fund?
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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save at the Pump?
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Ask the Readers: What Do You Look For in a Car?
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Breathing Easy on the Financial Rollercoaster
In case you hadn't noticed, stock markets around the world have done some crazy things this week. At this point, I think we're all a little lightheaded, wondering if we should be w
Financial Decisions of Young Adults: Highlights from Our Chat With Rutgers
Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers on financial decisions of young adults!