First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
Even if you think you have been ruthless about hunting down “leaks” in your budget during the downturn, you may be surprised to find that your company still has some.
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Your financial statements may not make the bestseller list, but they do tell an intriguing story — at least to a banker. Unfortunately, the tale they tell may be misleading.
Today we found articles on what you should check before booking an Airbnb, how to find your own network without networking, and mortgage mistakes to avoid.
When potential customers decided to purchase products from lower-cost sources, one regional business decided to go luxury instead...with great results.
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Clipped Wings: Can Consumers Fix Air Travel?
From luggage fees, late flights, and TSA screening procedures, can air travel be saved? How can consumers help improve the industry?
10 Incredible Microwave Baked Desserts
A microwave bakes better than an oven two ways: it's faster and it makes single serving treats. Start nuking dessert with these easy recipes.
The Ups and Downs of Venture Capital
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
5 Ways to Waste Money at Your Business
Even if you think you have been ruthless about hunting down “leaks” in your budget during the downturn, you may be surprised to find that your company still has some.
How Bazaarvoice Beat the Odds
Austin has a thriving tech startup community, and there is perhaps no better representative of its unique entrepreneurial culture than Bazaarvoice.
Best Money Tips: Crazy Money Ideas That Just Might Work
Today we found some awesome articles on crazy money ideas that just might work, 4 things you can do with money, and inexpensive kid-friendly activities.
10 Surprising Benefits of Colder Winters
Along with a Snowpocaplyse or two, a cold winter brings some unexpected benefits. And besides, Spring is right around the corner.
Flashback Friday: 61 Affordable Ways to Embrace All Things Autumn
Fall is finally here. Embrace the coziness of the season without spending all your money.
Local Branding: Make Your Company Part of the Community
Being seen as a valuable member of your local community can keep you in mind for prospective customers or clients in a way that many other branding strategies can't.
Best Money Tips: 10 Silent Productivity Killers
Today we found some great articles on productivity killers you should stop right now, tips to remove indoor odors, and ways to take your morning coffee to the next level.
Best Money Tips: These 5 Things Make You Terrible With Money
Today we found articles on the biases and fallacies that make us terrible with money, rules that every real estate investor should follow, and how to recover from a spending spree.
12 Ways Your Financial Statements Tell Lenders the Wrong Story
Your financial statements may not make the bestseller list, but they do tell an intriguing story — at least to a banker. Unfortunately, the tale they tell may be misleading.
5 Business Lessons From These Child Entrepreneurs
What can you learn from kid entrepreneurs? Just about everything you need to know to launch a successful business!
How to Secure Business Financing Without a Personal Guarantee
You can build your business credit fairly quickly and potentially eliminate the need for a personal guarantee if you plan for it from the outset.
10 Ridiculously Overpriced Pet Products
Dogs and cats deserve proper care, but at the upper end of the market, the pampering is not about animal welfare — it's about the owner's vanity.
6 Ways the Government Helps Disaster Victims Recover
The government is playing a vital role in helping disaster victims get back on their feet. Find out how your tax dollars work!
Does Your Entity Choice Provide Personal Liability Protection?
Making your business a corporation or LLC only goes so far in protecting an owner's personal assets. Discover what you're responsible for.
10 Smart Storage Solutions for Your TV Room
A media or TV room (or corner) quickly becomes a cluttered eyesore — cables, DVD boxes, controllers. Corral it all with some simple fixes.
Best Money Tips: What to Check When You're Booking an Airbnb
Today we found articles on what you should check before booking an Airbnb, how to find your own network without networking, and mortgage mistakes to avoid.
How to Become a Premier Local Brand
When potential customers decided to purchase products from lower-cost sources, one regional business decided to go luxury instead...with great results.