By understanding the expected value concept, and making realistic assessments of your odds of success, you can make better decisions about how to allocate limited resources.
Even if you think you have been ruthless about hunting down “leaks” in your budget during the downturn, you may be surprised to find that your company still has some.
Starting a business with your significant other can be immensely rewarding...and incredibly trying. Here's what to know before combining your career with your better half.
Think your business is too boring to snag journalists with a press release? Nope. With a little creativity, any business can get free advertising through PR.
There are hundreds of business books, but one of the best isn't about business at all — it's called "Diffusion of Innovations," and it can improve your sales.
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Expected Value: How to Play the Odds and Come Out Ahead
By understanding the expected value concept, and making realistic assessments of your odds of success, you can make better decisions about how to allocate limited resources.
Money a Mess? Try This Personal Finance Starter Kit
There may be no personal finance starter kit you can order right to your door (yet, anyway), but don't worry: You can build one yourself.
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5 Ways to Waste Money at Your Business
Even if you think you have been ruthless about hunting down “leaks” in your budget during the downturn, you may be surprised to find that your company still has some.
20 Genius Storage Ideas for Your Bathroom
Bathrooms fill up with clutter fast. Keep it under control and mostly out of site with some clever, and inexpensive, storage ideas.
Working with a Spouse: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
Starting a business with your significant other can be immensely rewarding...and incredibly trying. Here's what to know before combining your career with your better half.
Free Advertising: The Magic of Getting Media Attention
Think your business is too boring to snag journalists with a press release? Nope. With a little creativity, any business can get free advertising through PR.
Lessons from Sociology: 5 Tips to Help You Sell More
There are hundreds of business books, but one of the best isn't about business at all — it's called "Diffusion of Innovations," and it can improve your sales.
Unconventional Measures of Customer Service Excellence
Your customer service surveys and questionnaires may not be telling you what you need to know.
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Fundamentals of Online Advertising
Online advertising is much cheaper than print advertising. But to get results, you've got to find your audience and test your pitch.
4 Steps To Perfecting Your Social Media Strategy
If you've added a social media component to your marketing, be sure to actively measure and track your efforts.
6 Products That Cost More for Women Than for Men
Ever notice that blue razors cost less than pink ones? Stop letting gender-based packaging and marketing sabotage your budget.
Best Money Tips: Pay Off Student Loans Now
Today we found some fantastic articles on paying off student loans, personalizing your office space, and questions to ask before you quit your job.
Better Than Barbie: 5 Free Toys Kids Will Love
There's a good chance that the "junk" around your home could become your kids' favorite toys (and they can even make great Christmas gifts).
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8 Smart and Fun Things You Could Do if You Paid Less Rent
You could be having a whole lot of fun if you paid less rent. Maybe it's time to move?
Ask the Readers: To Shop or Not to Shop?
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