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10 Lessons From The Inc. 500

Inc. Magazine's annual list of the top 500 fastest growing businesses is out. How does your business measure up?

The best things in life are (more or less) free

Now, at the risk of sounding like a great big softy, I have to share a moment that I experienced recently that reminded me of the real value of money and the place I want it to have in my life. Over the weekend, I was driving around Queen Anne hill [more]

Ask the Readers: What is Your Toughest Financial Challenge?

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Ask the Readers: What is Your Top Financial Priority Right Now?

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Ask the Readers: How Much Do You Spend on Your Hobbies?

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November 11: The Last Free National Park Day of the Year

Plan a final outdoor adventure for 2011, and discover how to get free entrance to parks year-round.

Values-Based Consulting: How to Attract and Keep Clients

Values-Based Consulting is built on a solid foundation of professional ethics, responsiveness, empathy and commitment.

Double-Dip-Proof Your Business

With fears swirling about a double-dip recession, many entrepreneurs are worried that we're in for another round of tough times.

5 Year-End Actions to Improve Your Business

These tax deductions won't just save you money; they'll help your business grow.

Europe and back for $500 or less!!

Want to see Europe but short on cash? Not sure you can ever afford it? A small, not well-known German airline, LTU, is having a a huge sale on flights from the US to Germany. [more]

Ask the Readers: What's on Your Holiday Wish List?

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Accounts Receivable: An Unlikely Source of Cash

You can't spend the money that your clients promise you until you actually receive payment, but that doesn't mean that accounts receivable can't be a source of cash in the short

What to Do About Health Care Insurance Now

Under the health care reform, policies will have to provide certain types of coverage and meet other standards that will substantially raise costs unless they are grandfathered.

4 Methods To Determine Your Company's Worth

Your small business may be your among your most valuable assets. But what's it really worth?

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Ask the Readers: What Was Your Biggest Expense This Month?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Plan Your Meals?

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Ask the Readers: Do You Live in a Multi-Generational Household?

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9 Ways to Protect Your Pricing and Keep Your Customers

You don't always have to slash prices to stay competitive. There are many great ways you can add value to your goods and services at little or no cost. Here are 9 ways to protec

Financial Statement Analysis: Recognizing Debt Overload

Business owners can avoid "delayed realization" by recognizing unwieldy debt structures, which could destroy their companies.