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Even though few people use the phonebook to find local business these days, in an ironic twist, advertising in the phonebook has become more expensive. Small business can boost
If you don’t mind lots of paperwork, frequent disappointment, and many strings attached, here’s a quick guide to the slow process of finding grant money for your business.
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
Undercover Boss is more than a marketing tool for profiled businesses and broadcaster CBS. It's educational programming for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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Why You Should Forget the Word Scalable
Perhaps it's time for more entrepreneurs to enjoy the unique rewards of keeping a business small.
Accelerate Your Cash Flow to Buy More Time
Many small business owners agree that uncertainty is their biggest challenge. Speeding up cash flow is one way to prepare for the worst -- and profit from unexpected opportunities.
Change Your Company -- And Your Industry -- Steve Jobs Style
If Steve Jobs can change his industry why can't you change yours?
Uncle Sam Boosts Standard Mileage Deduction
Driving the company car just got a little more affordable.
Tax Law Changes For 2012: What You Need To Know
Here's a look at tax law changes you can expect for 2012 and how to plan ahead to take advantage of those changes now.
Are Capital Improvements Required By Law Tax Deductible?
When the government says jump, you ask how high. You may also be asking whether or not your compliance efforts are tax deductible.
The Art of Sucking Up
Flattery won't take you far. But sucking up will.
Ask the Readers $200 Giveaway: What’s Your Top Tip to Stay in Touch with Colleagues Without Spending a Fortune?
What’s your top tip to stay in touch with colleagues without spending a fortune? Enter for a chance to win $200 in prizes!
9 Tips to Save Money on Holiday Shopping
Save more this holiday season with price drop alerts, discount gift cards, and gift swap websites.
8 Gadgets Every IT Professional Should Own
Are you wondering what cutting edge gadgets that every tech professional needs? Here are 8 of our favorites.
Farnoosh Torabi Shares Favorite Holiday Shopping Tips With Wise Bread Readers!
Today Show's money guru reveals overlooked ways to save more this holiday season.
Forget the Phonebook: 3 Local Marketing Initiatives With Higher ROIs
Even though few people use the phonebook to find local business these days, in an ironic twist, advertising in the phonebook has become more expensive. Small business can boost
Negotiating a Lease with Your Potential New Landlord
Here are the fine points of negotiating for rental space, including a few opportunities a newer business owner might miss.
The Truth About Business Grants
If you don’t mind lots of paperwork, frequent disappointment, and many strings attached, here’s a quick guide to the slow process of finding grant money for your business.
The Real ROI of Social Media
The value of social media lies mostly in the daily process of helping every employee do their job more efficiently and effectively.
Financial Controls to Protect Your Money from Fraud and Theft
Diverting proceeds from cash sales and waiving fees for a friend are less noticeable cases of employee theft. Carve out time to establish financial controls.
What Stuxnet Means for Small Business
Cybercrime in general and Stuxnet in specific presents clear financial threats to you and your business.
10 Tips from Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs
From finding customers to staying on top of marketing, these tips from experienced entrepreneurs can help you avoid common new-business pitfalls.
7 Business Lessons from Undercover Boss
Undercover Boss is more than a marketing tool for profiled businesses and broadcaster CBS. It's educational programming for entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Outsourcing Payroll: The Ins and Outs
Outsourcing your payroll to a company that can handle it for a fee can make sense and even save your business money on administrative costs.