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How and Why a Business Plan Can Make a Difference

We have all heard that the business plan is the foundation for every business, and we may try to do one by going through the motions. But until we truly embrace the business pla

5 Reasons Fighter Brands Fail

A successful fighter campaign may eliminate the competition and open a new, lower-end market for the company, but the consequences of a failed fighter brand can ruin its parent

Get Rid of Bad Customers

Bad customers are costing you more than you realize. Here are some types of bad customers and techniques to get rid of them (without alienating your good customers).

9 Things Your Office Forgot to Recycle

Here are nine things your office may have forgotten to recycle, along with some guidelines for how to make these recycling programs easy to implement and follow.

Don't Let Your Cash Flow Down the Drain

Water comes in the faucet, water goes out the drain. If the amount running in matches the amount going out, the water stays at an acceptable level. That's how cash flow works.

8 Great Businesses Ideas You Can Start Today

Most of these recession-proof ideas don't require a lot of capital, and can be run from a home office.

Best Money Tips: Tips to Help Pay for Car Repairs

Today we found some great articles on tips to help pay for car repairs, preparing for your next financial crisis, and banking mistakes you don't want to make.

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money While Traveling Solo

Today we found articles on ways to save money while traveling by yourself, best uses for a financial windfall, and ways to make money with your smartphone.

5 Business Blogs that Can Boost Your Bottom Line

Stay up to date on business trends and discover new insights at these five forward leaning business blogs.

Business Lunch Etiquette 101

Good table manners and basic etiquette aren't just for visits to Gramma's house. They're good for business, too.

Frugality Makes the Heart Grow Fonder: 5 Ways to Spend Less and Love More

Hot dates are often stereotyped as being expensive; Fine wines, fancy dinners, high-priced hotels, and posh resorts top the list of ways we traditionally thi

Ask the Readers: How Will You Show Your Appreciation This Father's Day?

Tell us how you'll show your appreciation on Father's Day and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

5 Best Amazon Deals for Thursday 12/19

Today's deals include 50%-70% off FILA, 66% off 52-Piece Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit, $3.99 or less Kindle book deals, and more!

8 Problems Home Sellers Must Disclose to Buyers

Before handing over the key to an unsuspecting buyer, you need to air your home's dirty laundry — all of it.

Don't Buy Memories, Make Them

Whatever your child is obsessed with, the perfect frugal holiday gift can be summed up with one word: scrapbook.

8 Ways Great Service Prevents Chargebacks

Sealing the sales deal is the key to opening the door to success. Getting in compliance can be cumbersome but can mean fewer charge-backs and more cash in your pocket now. More

How Employee Benefits Provide Better ROI Than Cash

A dollar on a paycheck is worth a dollar to the employee. And it costs you a dollar. But benefits aren't like that. Sometimes, your employee will value the benefit much more tha

6 Ways to Keep Your Rising Stars on Track

You may think it's safe to assume your rising stars are also highly enthusiastic about your company, but recent research suggests otherwise.

Intellectual Property: 5 Problems You Should Expect

There are plenty of problems that can come up when you're dealing with your intellectual property.

Simple Ways to Save on Catering Costs

Getting great catering doesn't mean having to hire a traditional caterer. Learn some simple ways to save on prepared food.