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5 secrets to finding the perfect hire
5 secrets to finding the perfect hire

The presumptions we have about what makes a great candidate are oftentimes not based on things that lead to results. Here's how to stop doing that.More >>

The presumptions we have about what makes a great candidate are oftentimes not based on things that lead to results. Here's how to stop doing that.More >>
How to use social media job groups to find rock star employees
How to use social media job groups to find rock star employees
Placing job ads in a local newspaper or industry magazine obviously doesn't cut it anymore. Much of your employee search must be done online now, with some help from LinkedIn Groups and Facebook Pages.More >>
Placing job ads in a local newspaper or industry magazine obviously doesn't cut it anymore. Much of your employee search must be done online now, with some help from LinkedIn Groups and Facebook Pages.More >>
10 small things you can do every day to get smarter
10 small things you can do every day to get smarter
Intelligence is a work in progress. Maximize yours with these quick and simple daily habits.More >>
Intelligence is a work in progress. Maximize yours with these quick and simple daily habits.More >>
3 ways terrible writing can kill your business
3 ways terrible writing can kill your business
Can you diagnose a company's problems by the way it abuses the English language?More >>
Can you diagnose a company's problems by the way it abuses the English language?More >>
The high stakes game of keeping top talent
The high stakes game of keeping top talent
Before you forget about LeBron, there's one more lesson to learn.More >>
Before you forget about LeBron, there's one more lesson to learn.More >>
7 simple steps to banish stress from your life forever
7 simple steps to banish stress from your life forever
We all face stress, and it's what we do when we're stressed that defines the outcome.More >>
We all face stress, and it's what we do when we're stressed that defines the outcome.
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Study: Cellphone breaks make your employees more productive
Study: Cellphone breaks make your employees more productive
A recent study found that short cellphone breaks help to improve employees' moods.More >>
A recent study found that short cellphone breaks help to improve employees' moods.More >>
What drives employees to work hard?
What drives employees to work hard?
Many assume that passionate employees accept less money because they love their jobs, but a new study indicates that they end up earning more.More >>
Many assume that passionate employees accept less money because they love their jobs, but a new study indicates that they end up earning more.More >>
Can you buy Twitter legitimacy for your business?
Can you buy Twitter legitimacy for your business?
Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers.More >>
Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers.More >>
How to get an extension on your taxes
How to get an extension on your taxes
There are times that, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your taxes filed on time. If that's the case, then you will need to file for an extension.More >>
The cloud: A security solution for small business
The cloud: A security solution for small business
Although natural or manmade disasters aren't common, even a relatively minor disruption could grind your business to a halt. Here's what to do to ensure this doesn't happen.More >>
Use Google Alerts to keep stay on top of your industry
Use Google Alerts to keep stay on top of your industry
Google Alerts was designed to provide users with information about a specific topic without requiring them to scour the web continuously.More >>
How to win: 4 lessons from FarmVille’s CEO
How to win: 4 lessons from FarmVille’s CEO
This phenomenal success of Zynga is not (or not only) a matter of luck, but of carefully applied principles that Mark Pincus likely learned at Harvard and in his business jobs.More >>
Five technology-driven ways to get your small business on track this year
Five technology-driven ways to get your small business on track this year
Despite all the chatter about how the Great Recession is finally over, many small-business owners aren't feeling it yet. Here are some steps to help your small business get ahead.More >>
Can video help your small business?
Can video help your small business?
You can't afford to ignore the explosion in video, whether it's for conference calls or marketing purposes. Here's what you need to consider before you adopt the technology.More >>
The drive for real-time collaboration
The drive for real-time collaboration
Real-time collaboration tools not only connect teams more effectively, but also provide considerable cost savings to your organization.More >>
Protect your company's bank account
Protect your company's bank account
Small business accounts are under attack, and IT is the last line of defense. Here's what you need to know to outsmart cyberthieves.More >>
How to pick the right cloud provider
How to pick the right cloud provider
The cloud offers great advantages for small and midsized businesses. But as the number of providers explodes, selecting the right one can be tricky.More >>
4 project management tips from the pros
4 project management tips from the pros
If you want to climb the career ladder, you need to show you can manage projects with skill and smarts. Here's what you need to know.More >>
5 tax security strategies for small business
5 tax security strategies for small business
Tax time is prime time for cybercrooks, with all that financial data filed online. Here's how to protect your company's sensitive data.More >>
Do you need an iPad for your small business?
Do you need an iPad for your small business?
The iPad is more than just the latest tech toy. Here's what you need to know about the iPad as a small-business tool.More >>
Finding a mentor for your small business
Finding a mentor for your small business
Once you're ready to start a business, you'll have many important decisions to make, and a mentor could be an invaluable resource to you. But how do you find one?More >>
Start preparing now for upcoming tax season
Start preparing now for upcoming tax season
Leaving tax prep to a last-minute cram session could disrupt your business in the spring. To avoid a crunch, you should prepare for tax deadlines well in advance.More >>
10 ways to help increase your cash flow
10 ways to help increase your cash flow
As any small business owner knows, maintaining smooth cash flow requires juggling nearly every facet of a business. Here are 10 things you can do to increase your cash flow.More >>
Non-traditional funding sources for your small business
Non-traditional funding sources for your small business
If your business needs cash to move forward, you may have to resort to some less-than-ideal financing options or face the possibility of having no business at all.More >>
Coming to terms with year-end reconciliation
Coming to terms with year-end reconciliation
Many small businesses dread it, but your end-of-year reconciliation doesn't need to hurt -- as long as you stay organized.More >>
How to know when the price is right
How to know when the price is right
How much should you charge for the goods and services you sell? For small businesses, that may be the most difficult question to answer-- and also the most important.More >>
Your business plan: Exploring the market
Your business plan: Exploring the market
Explaining the market for your product or service is one of the most important parts of your business plan. So do it right, even if it requires extensive research.More >>
A small-business insurance primer
A small-business insurance primer
Insurance is one of the most neglected small business responsibilities -- and one of the most confusing. Use this guide to begin sorting through your options.More >>
Coming to terms with public relations
Coming to terms with public relations
Give some thought to your company's public relations, whether you're looking to garner specific media coverage or just want to generate a general buzz about your small business.More >>
How much personal savings should you have before you start a business?
How much personal savings should you have before you start a business?
Conventional wisdom is that you should have up to 12 months of living expenses put away before you start your own business, although the figure depends on a few factors.More >>
Building your small business: A business plan FAQ
Building your small business: A business plan FAQ
Here are the answers to some of the most often-asked questions about business plans.More >>
Show me the money: Funding your small business
Show me the money: Funding your small business
Even if your business plan calls for instant profitability, almost all businesses need initial funding to get up and running. Here's a guide to where the money is.More >>
Cash flow is a key to unlocking business profits
Cash flow is a key to unlocking business profits
A healthy cash flow not only gives your business stability in its current operations, but it also gives you a position of strength from which to plan for future growth.More >>
Time out: It's OK to take a break from your business
Time out: It's OK to take a break from your business
Sometimes the hardest part of running a small business is knowing when it's OK to take a break.More >>
7 ways to boost employee compensation
7 ways to boost employee compensation
An overview of some benefits that may help you strengthen your employee packages.More >>
Uncle Sam extends a helping hand on the Web
Uncle Sam extends a helping hand on the Web
Among the online resources are key government publications, forms, statistics and regulatory data that can help you plan for your small business.More >>
Common startup mistakes to avoid
Common startup mistakes to avoid
No matter how much research and preparation you do, you will make mistakes when you start a business, but the common errors listed here may help you avoid a few.More >>
Smaller tax bills for your small business
Smaller tax bills for your small business
Here are some ideas to help you get the most from your business deductions, avoid problems that can affect small business owners and plan for the future.More >>
How to write the right job descriptions
How to write the right job descriptions
Creating a clear job description before you begin the hiring process can help you choose the best candidate from a pool of applicants.More >>
Working with a payroll-services provider
Working with a payroll-services provider
The legal and fiscal details of payroll administration can tax the resources of a small company. That's why many entrepreneurs outsource the work.More >>
Do your homework before launching your new business
Do your homework before launching your new business
Just because you like an idea doesn't mean it makes a viable business. Research is the key to a wise go no-go decision.More >>
How to perform cash flow triage
How to perform cash flow triage
It's Monday morning and you don't have enough cash on hand to make Friday's payroll. What options do you have?More >>
Naming your business to spell success
Naming your business to spell success
Naming your business should be done carefully because this is a decision that you will have to live with for a long time.More >>
Your pre-vacation checklist
Your pre-vacation checklist
You can alleviate the stress that can accompany a vacation by creating a list of tasks that need to be managed when you're not there, then checking off each item as it's handled.More >>
Elements of a successful press campaign
Elements of a successful press campaign
To conduct a successful public relations campaign, it helps to be familiar with some of the basic PR tools.More >>
The new rules for dot-com startups
The new rules for dot-com startups
The hypergrowth needs of fast-growth startups have turned the old rules of venture financing on their ear.More >>
Writing a partnership agreement
Writing a partnership agreement
A partnership agreement can give you a framework for defining each partner's obligations, and settling the conflicts, disagreements and other issues that occur in every relationship.More >>
Learning to delegate
Learning to delegate
Some small business owners are proud that they do everything for their businesses themselves. But it doesn't always make sense to be a one-person operation.More >>
How to read a business credit report
How to read a business credit report
When you're considering granting credit to customers, evaluating potential suppliers, or analyzing your company's own credit standing, it is a good idea to run a credit report.More >>
Cash vs. accrual accounting
Cash vs. accrual accounting
There are two forms of accounting used by small businesses -- cash and accrual. The basic difference between the two methods is the timing of income and expense recording.More >>
Little-known hiring resources
Little-known hiring resources
Finding good employees is a perennial challenge for business owners. Traditional methods can be sufficient, but if you have exhausted conventional channels try these other avenues.More >>
How to get away when you can't get away
How to get away when you can't get away
If the idea of vacation seems absolutely impossible for the foreseeable future, you may still be able to take a sorely needed break from your small business.More >>
Creating an employee compensation plan
Creating an employee compensation plan
There are many ways to make employees happy, but at the end of the day -- or more precisely, the end of the week -- employees' happiness comes from getting paid.More >>
Tips for successful interviewing
Tips for successful interviewing
Successful interviewing is a matter of asking the right questions, listening to the answers, and getting candidates to talk honestly about their abilities and attitudes.More >>
Tactics to avoid lowering your prices
Tactics to avoid lowering your prices
Many small businesses feel pressure to lower prices, yet few can afford to get in a price war. Consider these tactics to attract customers without getting out the red pen.More >>
Tom Keener on your company's PR
Tom Keener on your company's PR
There's no way to measure PR success with clinical precision, but there are some steps to take that can help you make an educated evaluation.More >>
Building successful supplier relationships
Building successful supplier relationships
A good relationship with a supplier can be profitable for you and them, but this kind of partnership doesn't come easily. It needs to be nurtured over time.More >>
Developing accurate financial projections
Developing accurate financial projections
Coming up with reliable projections isn't guesswork. It requires you to analyze market data to come up with a reasonable forecast. Use these guidelines to begin the process.More >>
Avoid these common tax errors and audit triggers
Avoid these common tax errors and audit triggers
No business wants to have its tax returns examined any more closely than necessary. Here are some of the most common errors businesses make when filing their taxes.More >>
Home office insurance: myths and realities
Home office insurance: myths and realities
There's a lot of misinformation out there about what kind of insurance a home business really needs. Read on to learn about home office insurance realities.More >>
Managing purchasing to maximize cash flow
Managing purchasing to maximize cash flow
One of the keys to effective cash flow management is keeping a close eye on your purchasing patterns.More >>
How to protect and improve your business credit rating
How to protect and improve your business credit rating
Keeping your credit report in tip-top shape is smart for business. Use the advice listed here to protect and improve your company's credit rating.More >>
Bonuses: How to be fair
Bonuses: How to be fair
Bonuses can be a great motivation tool, even for employees of the smallest business. They can also be a waste of money. How they are planned and administered makes the difference.More >>
Give yourself the money hunting edge
Give yourself the money hunting edge
Whether you're looking for a small, short-term loan or actively pitching venture capitalists, strong preparation and planning can improve your chances of finding financing.More >>
Hiring: Do you know how to pick them?
Hiring: Do you know how to pick them?
Your business is growing and you're bringing in employees to expand your business. What could possibly go wrong? The answer is, a lot, if you don't hire the right people.More >>
How to write a successful press release
How to write a successful press release
Your challenge is to create a release that makes the journalist want to know more about you and your story. Use these 10 tips to write a release that will get noticed.More >>
Coming up with a winning business idea
Coming up with a winning business idea
Developing a business idea is a matter of creating a vision, leveraging your strengths and determining what the market needs. These three steps should get you started.More >>
What you can't ask in a job interview
What you can't ask in a job interview
Even though you need to ask a lot of questions to conduct an interview, certain questions are legally forbidden, and asking them can lead to a discrimination lawsuit.More >>
New IRS Retirement Plan Navigator aims to help small businesses
New IRS Retirement Plan Navigator aims to help small businesses
The IRS has created a new tool to help business owners determine which tax-favored pension plan best suits their needs and how to keep their plans in compliance.More >>
Getting Support from Customer Support
Getting Support from Customer Support
Voice recognition systems can be frustrating to deal with when all you want is a little customer support. Here are some tips for getting to a human... and for getting the best customer service.More >>

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Your snacks are stressing you out
Your snacks are stressing you out
The foods you crave when you're stressed are just making your bad mood worse, research out of Harvard reveals.
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The foods you crave when you're stressed are just making your bad mood worse, research out of Harvard reveals.
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OKCupid's experiment is lazy, unethical and a creative failure
OKCupid's experiment is lazy, unethical and a creative failure
By letting their engineers experiment on users, OKCupid and Facebook showed an astounding lack of imagination.More >>
By letting their engineers experiment on users, OKCupid and Facebook showed an astounding lack of imagination.
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Wider face may give you an edge in negotiations
Wider face may give you an edge in negotiations
Successful negotiations may depend on more than diplomacy. When it comes to negotiating, men with wider faces may have an advantage, according to a new study.More >>
Successful negotiations may depend on more than diplomacy. When it comes to negotiating, men with wider faces may have an advantage, according to a new study.More >>
Wipe out debt for good
Wipe out debt for good
4 keys to free yourself of credit card debt.More >>
4 keys to free yourself of credit card debt.More >>
5 secrets to finding the perfect hire
5 secrets to finding the perfect hire

The presumptions we have about what makes a great candidate are oftentimes not based on things that lead to results. Here's how to stop doing that.More >>

The presumptions we have about what makes a great candidate are oftentimes not based on things that lead to results. Here's how to stop doing that.More >>
How to use social media job groups to find rock star employees
How to use social media job groups to find rock star employees
Placing job ads in a local newspaper or industry magazine obviously doesn't cut it anymore. Much of your employee search must be done online now, with some help from LinkedIn Groups and Facebook Pages.More >>
Placing job ads in a local newspaper or industry magazine obviously doesn't cut it anymore. Much of your employee search must be done online now, with some help from LinkedIn Groups and Facebook Pages.More >>
Minnesota family ordered off Southwest flight after dad posts critical tweet
Minnesota family ordered off Southwest flight after dad posts critical tweet
Ever tweeted about poor service from a company? Course you have. Ever had any troublesome comeback from it? Probably not.More >>
Ever tweeted about poor service from a company? Course you have. Ever had any troublesome comeback from it? Probably not.More >>
10 small things you can do every day to get smarter
10 small things you can do every day to get smarter
Intelligence is a work in progress. Maximize yours with these quick and simple daily habits.More >>
Intelligence is a work in progress. Maximize yours with these quick and simple daily habits.More >>
Why ex-employees make great hires
Why ex-employees make great hires
These so-called "boomerang" employees already know how your company runs, which puts them far ahead of new hires.More >>
These so-called "boomerang" employees already know how your company runs, which puts them far ahead of new hires.More >>
Coffee: The cost of a cup
Coffee: The cost of a cup
Coffee: Plenty of us swear by our daily caffeine fix. Coffee has to be one of the cheapest addictive substances in the world, and as an added bonus it doesn't give you cancer. More >>
Coffee: Plenty of us swear by our daily caffeine fix. Coffee has to be one of the cheapest addictive substances in the world, and as an added bonus it doesn't give you cancer.
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How to get an extension on your taxes
How to get an extension on your taxes
There are times that, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your taxes filed on time. If that's the case, then you will need to file for an extension.More >>
Start preparing now for upcoming tax season
Start preparing now for upcoming tax season
Leaving tax prep to a last-minute cram session could disrupt your business in the spring. To avoid a crunch, you should prepare for tax deadlines well in advance.More >>
Bidding for government contracts 101
Bidding for government contracts 101
Before you get involved in the bidding process, take some time to lay the groundwork for successful bidding.More >>
Non-traditional funding sources for your small business
Non-traditional funding sources for your small business
If your business needs cash to move forward, you may have to resort to some less-than-ideal financing options or face the possibility of having no business at all.More >>
Coming to terms with year-end reconciliation
Coming to terms with year-end reconciliation
Many small businesses dread it, but your end-of-year reconciliation doesn't need to hurt -- as long as you stay organized.More >>
Your business plan: Do the financials add up?
Your business plan: Do the financials add up?
The financials section of a business plan is where you document the numbers and convince investors that your company is a good risk.More >>
How to know when the price is right
How to know when the price is right
How much should you charge for the goods and services you sell? For small businesses, that may be the most difficult question to answer-- and also the most important.More >>
Your business plan: Exploring the market
Your business plan: Exploring the market
Explaining the market for your product or service is one of the most important parts of your business plan. So do it right, even if it requires extensive research.More >>
A small-business insurance primer
A small-business insurance primer
Insurance is one of the most neglected small business responsibilities -- and one of the most confusing. Use this guide to begin sorting through your options.More >>
Coming to terms with public relations
Coming to terms with public relations
Give some thought to your company's public relations, whether you're looking to garner specific media coverage or just want to generate a general buzz about your small business.More >>

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