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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.

15 Delicious Homemade Treats Your Valentine Will Love

There's nothing sweeter than a handmade Valentine's gift — unless it's a delicious and decadent sugary treat, like these.

Best Money Tips: How to Prep Your Home for Fall and Winter

Today we found articles on how to prepare your home for fall and winter, money-saving beauty hacks, and a checklist to help you get ready for overnight guests.

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.

5 Things Most Likely to Give You Lousy Credit

With few exceptions, people with bad credit don't get there by accident. Avoid these bad credit habits and you'll avoid dinging your score.

Best Money Tips: How to Score the Best Deals on Flights

Today we found articles on how to score the best deal on flights, ways to get free gift cards, and what you need to do before buying your first car.

5 Free Tools That Automate Your Business

Work faster, improve customer interactions, easily create invoices, and more with these online tools — all without opening your wallet.

5 Workplace Situations That Just Won't Wait

Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.

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.

Why You Should Ask for a CLUE Report Before Buying a Home

Wouldn't it be nice if you knew about a home's repeat problems before you bought it? There's a way; it's called a CLUE report.

8 Ways To Get More Time For Yourself

Schedule a break in your busy routine before your routine schedules a break in you.

7 Easy Ways to Sell More

Incentives, video presentations, testimonials... those are just a few of the terrific sales improvement tips you'll find inside, all for the low, low price of a mouse click.

5 Things to Know About the ADA

For the smallest of small businesses, the Americans with Disabilities Act is not a concern. For the rest, ADA compliance is good business.

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.

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Best Money Tips: Free Ways to Improve Home Security

Today we found free ways to improve your home’s security, seasonal crafts you can make from items in your kitchen and yard, and simple strategies for saving money on food.

Search Online for a Fix before You Toss that Broken Gadget

My husband and I often search online for fixes to our electronics problems because if a gadget is out of warranty it often costs quite a bit to get it fixed. When we find a soluti

Best Money Tips: Healthy Home Remedies That Work

Today we health home remedies, the best and worst things to buy in February, and tips to save on flowers.

Ask the Readers: Are You Filing Your Own Taxes This Year?

Tell us if you're filing your own taxes this year and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!