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New Year’s Small Business Booster Plan

Don't let those end of year promotional calendars go to waste -- use them to sketch out key sales, marketing and operational initiatives throughout the coming year.

Ask the Readers: Have You Finished Your Back-to-School Shopping?

Tell us if you've finished your back to school shopping and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: How Do you Save on Your Phone Bill?

Tell us how you save on your phone bill and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Noncompete Clauses for Business Owners

The terms of a noncompete clause, which are often referred to as "covenants not to compete," can vary.

What Your Employees' Personal Branding Means to Your Company

Anyone employed by your business, down to the receptionist, may be promoting himself through blogging, social media, and other tactics.

10 Massive Companies That Crashed in 2010

Every massive organization that sank in 2010 started as a small business. Pay attention to avoid making the same mistakes with your company.

4 Hiring Mistakes and How to Prevent Them

Hiring a new employee is costly. Hiring the wrong employee costs even more.

Ask the Readers: Do You Play Sports?

Tell us whether you play sports and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: Do You Use Coupons?

Tell us whether you use coupons and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Turkey Dinner for Two

Recently we've grown tired of traveling to big, traditional Thanksgiving gatherings, so we decided to create new traditions for just the two of us.

4 Employee Benefits at Little (or Zero) Cost

Want to offer big-time benefits on a small budget? Consider the advantages of flexible hours, employee discounts, corporate memberships, and higher education for your employees

Make the Most of Your Local Chamber of Commerce

From advertising to networking, your Chamber of Commerce can offer your business scores of benefits...if you're a member.

5 Budgeting Ideas for Any Small Business

Do you really need those potted plants the first day you open? Learn how creating a realistic budget can help your small business thrive instead of fail.

6 Tax Penalties You Can Easily Avoid

Your money is hard earned. Don't waste it on these five easily avoidable tax penalties.

How To Grow Your Business Without Going Broke

Too much growth too soon often results in too little cash to keep the doors open.

Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Attended a Business Conference?

Tell us if you have ever attended a business conference and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Travel Fees: Get Over It and Purchase the Right Bag for a Low Price

To avoid fees, passengers are leaning towards carry-on items over checked baggage. Let's give the cabin crew a break and purchase a bag that is lightweight, sturdy, and fits in

Best Money Tips: Frugal Pet Care

Today we found some great articles on frugal pet care, tips for investing in penny stocks, and giant money wasters.

Finding Legal Representation for Your Business

By spending time on finding the right legal representation for your business when you're not under the gun, you can make sure that you use the best person.

Is Your Business Well-Positioned for Growth?

What does it mean to be well-positioned for growth? How does a company ensure they'll be ready when the economy recovers?