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Ask the Readers: How Do You Exercise Frugally?

Ask the Readers: How Do You Exercise Frugally?

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9 Ways to Protect Your Pricing and Keep Your Customers

You don't always have to slash prices to stay competitive. There are many great ways you can add value to your goods and services at little or no cost. Here are 9 ways to protec

Crowding Out Bad Debt

Short of "payment in advance" terms, the only way to protect yourself from slow paying leeches and outright deadbeats is to have a good credit management process in place.

Secrets to the Best Online Meetings

Telecommuting has its benefits, but a company that allows its employees to telecommute does face some unusual dilemmas. One of the most crucial is how to handle meetings.

Financial Statement Analysis: Recognizing Debt Overload

Business owners can avoid "delayed realization" by recognizing unwieldy debt structures, which could destroy their companies.

Creating Business Contracts That Won't Get You Sued

To ensure your business is truly protected by the contracts you use, you need to create contacts that are specific to how your company does business.

Lies, Damned Lies, and Multi-Level Marketing

Statistics show that Mary Kay, Amway, and other multi-level marketing plans are scams. That is, if you believe statistics.

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Venture Capital

Think VC firms only care about your idea? Maybe not. A recent report by CB Insights highlights that age, experience, race, and gender can all factor into your funding.

Customer Ideas to Ignore

Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.

Why Small Businesses Should Pursue Free Trade

Recent free trade agreements have opened up new markets for American business, including small business. Here's how to get started.

5 Small Businesses That Made It Big With The Help Of Reality Shows

Appearing on reality television might be one of the biggest breaks you can get for your small business. Here's what to know, and how to make it happen.

5 Things To Know About Year-End Bonuses

Year end bonuses can be a good way to reward and motivate your employees. Just be sure you're following state and federal tax regulations.

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Ask the Readers: Do You Have a Side Gig?

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