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9 Simple Steps To A Productive Meeting

Keep your next meeting short and to the point.

What You Need to Know About Online Sales Tax

For online retailers, untangling the Internet sales tax knot isn't getting any easier.

7 Ways to Inspire Others

Firing and hiring are expensive, and you probably can't replace business partners and colleagues, but if you're willing to lead, and they're willing to improve, change is possible.

4 Lies Business Owners Tell Themselves

Optimism in business is essential, but so is realism. Are you lying to yourself about the state of your business?

How to Ditch the Informational Meeting

Meetings, especially informational or status update meetings, can be a real drag on productivity. Learn how to make them action-oriented, instead.

How To Plan For A Crisis

Bad weather, a devastating earthquake and chemical or industrial accidents can cost you plenty—even put you out of business—if you aren't prepared.

Why 9 out of 10 Businesses Fail

Innovation may be the key to a long and healthy business life.

Innovations In Advertising

Where won't clever marketers place their advertisements? Where will you?

New Year’s Small Business Booster Plan

Don't let those end of year promotional calendars go to waste -- use them to sketch out key sales, marketing and operational initiatives throughout the coming year.

6 Tips for Saving Big Money on Office Supplies

Whether you’re a small biz owner or just a super-equipped bill payer, you can save big on office supplies with these savvy tips!

Ask the Readers: What Tools Do You Use to Track Your Finances?

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Ask the Readers: What is Your Favorite Money-Saving Tip?

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Ask the Readers: What Are Your New Year's Resolutions for 2016?

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Ask the Readers: How Do You Host Budget-Friendly Parties?

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Ask the Readers: What Do You Enjoy Most About the Olympics?

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Ask the Readers: What Has Been Your Biggest Money Mistake?

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Ask the Readers: Where Do You Prefer to Work?

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20 Ways to Beat Insomnia and Get Better Sleep

Here are some simple and straightforward suggestions to assist you in getting a good night’s sleep.

New Rules of Budgeting: Focus on Your Dreams

Old-school budgets are boring. Try this new fun approach that focuses on your dreams instead of your restrictions.

5 Reasons Why It's OK to Get a Tax Refund

For most of us, getting a refund is not only more convenient, but the smarter choice as well.