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Don't Hire Without a Background Check

Spend a little time and money getting to know your new hires before you hire them and save lots of time and money later.

5 Lessons A Startup Can Teach Your Small Business

How do you teach an old dog a new trick? Bring home a puppy.

How Cloud-Based Systems Trim Your Operating Costs

Putting more and more of your business into your browser is convenient. And it's a money-saver.

6 Common Small Business Money Leaks And How To Plug Them

Let a few dollars leak here and a few dollars leak there, and pretty soon it's a torrent of dollars rushing away.

3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Banker Say Yes

Punch up your lending story and realize a happy ending to your borrowing saga.

5 Tips for Buying a Commercial Short Sale or Foreclosure

Short sales and foreclosures aren't limited to the residential market. High numbers of distressed commercial properties mean opportunities for savvy buyers who do their homework.

7 Survival Strategies from Tomorrow's Talent Wars

Talented, productive employees are precious and rare. And they're soon to become more precious and rare. Will you be able to keep yours and find more?

25 Free or Cheap Ways to Market Your Business

Lack of funds is no excuse to slow or stop your marketing efforts.

When Do You Compensate Employees For Travel And Commute Time?

You probably know that you're supposed to pay your hourly employees for travel time. What about their commuting time?

10 Employment Laws You May Be Breaking

State and federal employment law can be arcane. But no matter how difficult to comprehend, you're still liable if you're not in compliance.

Don't Sweat The Small Things—Or, Well, At Least These 4 Things

Missing office stationery? Distracted employees? As long as the issues are minor, move on and stay focused on building your business.

10 Innovative Ways To Reward Your Employees

Rewarding employees for a job well done is a fundamental management technique. And it doesn't have to be expensive.

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save On Thanksgiving?

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Travel Frugally?

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Holiday Travel?

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Summer Travel?

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Ask the Readers: What Is Your Morning Routine?

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