When I was a practicing financial planner, I was shocked at the number of small business clients who did nothing but blink their eyes in response to my line of questions about t
If your business is finding it hard to keep up with all its credit card, credit line, and bank loan payments, it may be time to consider debt restructuring.
From applying for grants to approaching new customers who receive federal funding, there are several ways your business can take advantage of government dollars.
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
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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.
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Use Teachable Moments to Train Your Employees
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Exploring Debt Restructuring Options
If your business is finding it hard to keep up with all its credit card, credit line, and bank loan payments, it may be time to consider debt restructuring.
Tax Breaks for Booming Businesses
f your business is booming, take advantage of tax rules to make sure that Uncle Sam doesn't earn more than you do from your efforts.
10 Tricks to Keeping Personal and Business Finances Apart
Keeping your personal finances separate from your business finances isn't always easy. But if you aren't careful, it may cost you.
4 Thorny Payroll Tax Issues and How to Handle Them
Small businesses face plenty of challenges, including several tough payroll tax challenges. Here's what you can do about them.
Which Is Better for Your Business: Debt or Equity?
Is debt or equity better for your business?
Yelp, Kudzu, and Google Places: Do You Have to Care?
Your customers are saying nice things about you, aren't they?
How to Become the Richest Man in Poughkeepsie
Accumulating real wealth is actually much simpler than most people believe.
Benefiting from Government Spending Without Being a Government Contractor
From applying for grants to approaching new customers who receive federal funding, there are several ways your business can take advantage of government dollars.
Vested Capital: What It Is, Why You Want It, and How to Get It
It's what some aspiring entrepreneurs would die to have in their possession. Vested capital gives you the utmost in negotiating power.
How to Leverage an Economy of Giving and Profit
Digital distribution of gifts offers small businesses an almost free way to reach new customers. Go ahead, give it away.
9 Ways to Protect Your Pricing and Keep Your Customers
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The Art of the Reminder
Don't just remind vendors, clients, and employees of their obligations. Remind them why they agreed to those obligations in the first place.
Money-Saving Strategies for Workers’ Compensation
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10 Artists Who Became Art Entrepreneurs
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Creating a Campaign on the Fly: Lessons from SXSW
The kids at SXSW raised $120,000 for the Red Cross with just a twitter feed and a website. In less than week. With no advance planning.
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.