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6 Twitter Updates That Are Making You Look Dumb

Twitter allows you to share your wit and wisdom with the world. Which is great, until you commit one of these wince-worthy twitter-gaffes.

Components of a Sales-Driven Credit Function

To accomplish your sales goals, create a credit function with these components.

The Paper Records You Need — And Those You Can Do Without

As a business owner, there are certain documents that you just have to have, but you can easily wind up with more files than you have room for. So how do you know what to get ri

4 Pet Expenses That Aren't Worth It

Our pets bring us lots of love — and lots of expense, some of it wasteful. Get a handle on your budget by eliminating these unnecessary pet costs.

Health Care Reform Means Big Tax Changes

While health care reform aims to lower the cost of coverage, small business owners will likely see premium increases and higher tax costs. Here are some of the key provisions fr

6 Sites Every Car Owner Needs to Bookmark Now

If you own a car, you know you have to stay up on your maintenance and have a trustworthy mechanic. These six sites will help you with both.

How NOT to Run Your Family Business

Family businesses are a staple of our economy, so they're with us to stay. Here are some critical, and in some cases fatal, errors that a family business can make.

How to Use Projects to Develop Your Employees

Standing at the intersection of company goals and employee-development needs is the opportunity to fulfill your business wish list through special projects.

Best Money Tips: 15 Ways to Reinvent Yourself

Today we found some great articles on ways to reinvent yourself, things you shouldn’t put in your compost pile, and frugal tips that may not be so frugal after all.

How to Get a Business Line of Credit

As a result of seasonal credit demands, entrepreneurs frequently encounter difficulties managing their cash flow.

How to Become the Richest Man in Poughkeepsie

Accumulating real wealth is actually much simpler than most people believe.

Ways That Small Businesses Get Ripped Off by Banks

Learn how to ensure that your new financial services help, and don't harm, your business's profits.

Do These 9 Things Now to Make Holiday Air Travel Easier

Preparation is everything when it comes to holiday travel.

Brian Williams' $5 Million Fib: 4 Little Lies that Can Cost You Your Job

The NBC anchor's lie cost him his job, but before you judge too harshly, ask yourself; Are YOU guilty of any of these fibs that might cost you yours?

How Sales Has Changed in the Information Age

Customers are doing more of their own research, but are salespeople keeping up? Learn how to attract prospects, nurture leads, and more in the information age.

6 Benefits of Dumping a Losing Stock

Share and fund values rise and fall, so it can be hard to know when to sell a loser. Here are six ways to know when it's time to let go.

5 Ways Being Nice at Work Can Payoff

If you think cutthroat competition is the best way to get ahead at work, hold up. Being nice is a better (and, well, nicer) way to end up on top.

What’s in a Name? It Might be More Than You Bargained For

A good business name is hard to find and the limited supply Internet addresses makes it harder. Finding both a name and a URL, however, is just the beginning of the naming game.

Find Your Point of Difference and Promote It

To get your small business noticed by potential customers, give them something to take note of.

11 Ways to Stand Out at a Trade Show

Follow these trade show basics and make your next event memorable -- and profitable.