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10 Homemade Child Products That Are Cheaper and Better Than Store Bought

Kid stuff is expensive! You'll save a lot and wind up with better kid stuff if you make these common products at home, instead of buy.

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.

6 Big Ways ATMs Are Changing

The local ATM you know and love might be changing — for the better! Here's how banks are teaching the venerable ATM some new tricks.

How to Generate Product Sales Without Inventory

Having the right inventory at the right time in the right place at the right price is the mantra of large-scale retailers with deep pockets for forecasting systems, planning ana

Cash vs. Accrual and Why Accounting Matters for Taxes

When you're running a small business, the decision on which accounting method you're going to use makes a big difference.

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10 Awesome Companies Built by Teens

Here are ten inspirational stories of some incredibly successful young entrepreneurs, who all started their empires in their teens.

Cloud Funding Offers More Than Pennies From Heaven

In the age of social networking, if you need money for an art project or for a new business, friending could also mean funding.

When Buying Local Does (and Doesn’t) Make Sense

Buying local is a big trend right now. But as noble as supporting other local businesses might be, it also could be the wrong decision for your company.

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.

3 New 1099 Rules You Should Know About

Starting next year, small businesses and entrepreneurs will need to issue 1099s for a variety of additional services. Find out what you'll need to track and report.

9 Family Money Matters Your Kids Don't Need to Know

It's important to teach your kids about money. But they don't need to know every little thing about your personal money matters.

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.

Giving Away Your Business? Now’s the Time to Do It!

If you're planning on leaving your business to your children or family, favorable, and perhaps fleeting, tax rules make 2011 a good year to get started.

7 Ways to Lower Your Credit Card Interest Rate

It might be time for better credit terms. With a little planning, you can negotiate your way to lower credit card interest rates.

3 Ways to Revive Burned Out Employees

Keeping your employees motivated and engaged can boost productivity and profitability.

4 Genuine Ways To Execute The Brand Promise

It's not enough to develop a brand promise. To be successful, your company has to live up to it.

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.

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Frugal is more than a way to spend money, Part III

Are you an emotional spender? You aren't alone. It might me time to take a look at what's really going on in your head.