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You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.
A virtual assistant is an administrative employee who lives and works remotely. By hiring a remote worker, you can hire from a global talent pool, and find help with more education
Navigating the healthcare system takes effort but the time spent can yield a big payoff in terms of cost savings. An affordable plan with good benefits can also positively imp
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.
The Internet has created lots of new opportunities, especially for scam artists and fraudsters. Here's a look at several new strains and how you can protect yourself from them.
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High-ROI Networking
Networking is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but there is a potential dark side: It can become a huge time drain without producing proportionate results.
Freelance to Small Business: 10 People Who Made the Transition
From writing to designing water bottles, these 10 people turned their part-time freelance work into full-time businesses. Learn how you can too.
Winning Workspaces—7 Tips from Professional Organizers
Desk buried under a pile of post-its? Office a heap of un-filed files? Try these tips to bring some order to your workspace and get more done.
How to Take the Pulse of Your Employees
Do you know what your employees REALLY think about you and your business?
What Apple Can Teach About Retailing
Apple's retail stores are becoming as iconic as Apple itself. Here's how Apple's retail experience sets the brand apart.
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Finding Money for a Startup
When you need money to start a business, where should you look? Venture capital, private investors, or a bank? Maybe none of the above. Here's why.
The Financial Considerations of Open Source Software
Open-source software is free, but it could cost your company more in the end.
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.
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.
Four Common Mistakes to Avoid in Running Your Small Business
You are the master of your domain. And as a small business owner, your domain is nothing to sneeze at. So let’s make it a little easier by learning from other people's mistakes.
How to Find and Hire a Virtual Assistant for Your Small Business
A virtual assistant is an administrative employee who lives and works remotely. By hiring a remote worker, you can hire from a global talent pool, and find help with more education
How Much for Healthcare?
Navigating the healthcare system takes effort but the time spent can yield a big payoff in terms of cost savings. An affordable plan with good benefits can also positively imp
8 Hotel and Car Rental Tips for Business Travelers
It pays to be judicious about how you spend your money on business trips. Here are some hotel and car rental tips that will keep your team happy.
Could Your Business Fail If Your Bank Fails?
The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: It's very unlikely. Here's why.
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.
Warning: The Internet May Be Dangerous to Your Wealth
The Internet has created lots of new opportunities, especially for scam artists and fraudsters. Here's a look at several new strains and how you can protect yourself from them.