Small businesses need to create a persona of their ideal customer — not average, but ideal — so they have an actual living, breathing person in mind to target.
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Build a Secure Future Starting With Your Next Paycheck
Don't just dump your next paycheck directly into your checking account. Make these wise money moves instead.
60+ Things You Can Decorate With Washi Tape
Colorful washi tape is easy to work with and suitable for a bunch of fun design and decoration projects. Where will you stick washi tape next?
10 Expensive Things That Look Cheap
It's smart to spend more to buy quality and value. But it's doubly dumb to pay way, way more and wind up something that delivers so much less.
20 Delicious Make-Ahead Salads
Take the guesswork (and the grease!) out of weekday lunches by whipping up these delicious, nutritious make-ahead salads. They'll keep all week!
How to Create a PR Crisis Strategy Before You Need It
The day you realize that you need a crisis strategy is usually the day you have a crisis.
Best Money Tips: Credit Card Tips to Live By
Today we found some awesome articles on credit card tips to live by, what to do if you hate your job, and road trip money saving tips.
How to Focus on Your Ideal Customer
Small businesses need to create a persona of their ideal customer — not average, but ideal — so they have an actual living, breathing person in mind to target.
Self-Employed? Tips for Taking Time Off Without Trauma
When you are you own boss, it can be hard to justify a vacation in terms of both time and money. These tips can help ease the burden.
The Ads That Are Part of Your Life
From the do-everything guys of Dos Equis and Old Spice to Snickers' hunger alter-egos, do you find yourself reciting these popular ad campaigns?
Best Money Tips: Save Money On Your Vacation
Today we found some awesome articles on how to save money on your vacation, comparing health insurance plans, and the worst credit card mistakes.
6 Outdoor Adventures That Don't Cost a Dime
When the weather finally clears, shake off cabin fever with this collection of cheap, or even free outdoor adventures.
How to Face These 7 Scary Facts About Retirement Saving
The familiar frights this time of year are make believe and not really scary. The facts about retirement may leave you cowering under the covers.
Writing Off Losses on Your Taxes
Paying less in taxes can help take some of the sting out of business losses...as long as you meet the requirements.
How Investing Drives Us Crazy: Lessons From a Trade
Even when you do everything "right," you can still lose money on a trade. Get some good investing advice (even if it's not a guaranteed path to wealth).
Here's How Delaying Marriage or Kids Saves You Money
Getting married is quite the expense, and so is starting a family. Is it worth it to wait? Here are some financial issues to consider.
Become a Model Employee With This 10-Point Work Etiquette Checklist
Being a model employee is more than just showing up every day. You, too, can learn to shine.
The Psychology of Cash Flow
Money flows in and out of your life. To keep a good handle on it, you not only need to get a good handle on your budget, but also on your mind.
Best Money Tips: Lower Your Heat Bill
Today we found some great articles on tips to lower your heat bill, ways to further your job search, and tips to save money during the holidays.
Put Off Saving for Retirement
With this plan, your retirement will be just as secure, and your first few years will be a lot more comfortable.