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5 Things Most Likely to Give You Lousy Credit

With few exceptions, people with bad credit don't get there by accident. Avoid these bad credit habits and you'll avoid dinging your score.

The Politically Incorrect Guide to Venture Capital

Think VC firms only care about your idea? Maybe not. A recent report by CB Insights highlights that age, experience, race, and gender can all factor into your funding.

Best Money Tips: How to Get a Free Month of Amazon Prime

Today we found some great articles on how to get a month of Amazon Prime for free, this month’s food and drink freebies, and better laundry habits that will lower your power bill.

Customer Ideas to Ignore

Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.

5 Workplace Situations That Just Won't Wait

Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.

Improving Sales Forecast Accuracy with a PERTy Formula

Borrow an estimating tool from the US Navy to help bring your sales forecasts in line with your sales reality.

The Upside of Incentive Compensation

When motivating your employees with incentive compensation, be sure the incentives in your plan match your business goals.

Why Offline Marketing Still Matters

Internet and social media marketing have been a boon for small business. But that doesn't mean old fashioned people to people marketing can become an after thought.

Should You Enter Contests to Boost Your Profile?

The most valuable prize a contest awards may not be cash.

Best Money Tips: 140+ Places With Birthday Freebies

Today we found some great articles on over 140 freebies you can get on your birthday, how to keep assets separate in a marriage, and lies that happy people don’t believe.

Best Money Tips: Dirt-Cheap Vegetarian Meals

Today we found some great articles on dirt-cheap vegetarian meals, shopping strategies for garage sales, and ways to cut your cell phone bill in half.

Is Your Marketing Campaigns Working?

Improve your sales and marketing efforts with a few quick and easy charts and graphs.

How High Is Your Score on the Most Important Measure of Wealth?

Net worth is your compass for personal finance. Do you know the basics? Take our net worth IQ test and find out!

Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn: Where Should You Be?

Everyone says you should be on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Should you be?

The American Airlines Bankruptcy and Your Frequent Flier Miles

Now that AA has filed for Chapter 11, many consumers are wondering what will happen to their reservations and miles. Find out how it could affect you.

8 Expert Tips for Building Effective Email Lists

An email list can help promote your business and reach your market simply and effectively. Before you get started, here are a few things to consider.

Best Money Tips: Going Green this Holiday Season

Today we found some great articles on going green this holiday season, strategies for last-minute Christmas shopping, and tips for a top resume.

How Simplifying Your Accounts Can Improve Your Finances

Discover how you can simplify your life and improve your finances at the same time by minimizing and streamlining your accounts.

Turn Your Business Into a Money Machine

When it comes right down to it, every business is a money machine. Some are just better designed than others.

How To Become A Better Boss In 10 Minutes

Your employees are looking for leadership. Teach them something useful to their careers and you'll be demonstrating it.