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11 Business Lessons from the Heart

Everyone makes mistakes when starting a business. Save yourself some time and learn from mine.

Did You Win or Lose Today?

It's difficult to tell whether or not your business is doing well if you're not using the right metrics.

5 Things You Should Never Try to Save On

Living frugally often means finding the lowest cost option, but for products and services like these, it usually pays to spend a little more.

3 Ways Americans Are Getting Better at Managing Their Money

Don't let the news dishearten you. Americans aren't completely terrible at money.

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.

Feelin’ Flakey: 7 Delicious Corn Flake Ideas

There's a lot more to do with corn flakes than just toss 'em in a bowl with some milk. Discover surprising uses for this cheap ingredient.

6 SEM Strategies Guaranteed to Go Wrong

Boosting your ranking in search results can boost your bottom line. Trying to do it the wrong way can harm your page rank -- and your business.

3 Things Your Accountant May Not Be Telling You

What your accountant doesn't say could be harmful to your business.

An Unplugged Weekend: 7 Tips To Make It Happen

These days, getting away from work doesn't really get you away from work.

Best Money Tips: Save Money With Your New Dog

Today we found some great articles on saving money with your new dog, how to fix errors on your credit report, and saving money by doing it yourself.

How to Write a Business Plan

When creating a business plan, stop worrying about the final product and stay focused on the process.

How To Eat Well And Stay Healthy Despite Long Work Hours

Long hours at the office are no excuse for an unhealthful diet.

Best Money Tips: Frugal Fall Activities

Today we found some awesome articles on frugal fall activities, ways to make budgeting fun, and how to avoid paying the new debit card fees.

6 Kinds of Insurance That Aren't Worth It -- And What to Do Instead

Logic tends to get overlooked when it comes to "better safe than sorry." But for these six types of insurance, safer simply isn't worth the cost.

How to Score More Loyalty Perks From Your Credit Card Company

Savvy consumers haggle their way to cheaper utility and Internet bills. Do the same with your credit cards and you'll pay less interest and fees.

8 Signs You Desperately Need a New Credit Card

You may want a new credit card, but do you need one? Here's how to tell.

6 Ways to Monitor Your Brand on Twitter

If your brand is mentioned on Twitter, but you're not there to hear it, did that brand mention really benefit your business?

Double-Duty Protection: Multipurpose iPad 2 Cases

From extending battery life to keeping your iPad extra safe and more, these multitasking cases help you get the most out of your tablet.

5 Reasons to Keep a Work Diary

How was work yesterday? What about yesterday last year? Keep a work diary to track your hits and your misses and gain valuable perspective on your career or business.

7 Ways to Self-Promote without Selling Out

You can't afford to wait for clients and customers to notice you. But you can't afford to alienate them with questionable pitches, either.