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When it comes to background checks, employers should be aware of the reasons for performing a background check, what basic information to request, and what legal boundaries exist to protect an employee's privacy. NFIB discusses this topic. Read More

Nearly 90 percent of discrimination charges are discharge-related. The reasons are obvious: Terminations cause hard feelings, create economic need, and destroy feelings of loyalty, says today's expert. What can HR do? Read More

The CEO of Mahalo has gotten more press than any entrepreneur could dream of and has never had a public relations firm working for him. Calacanis's philosophy of PR is summed up in six words: be amazing, be everywhere, be real. You don't need a PR firm, you don't need an in-house PR person and you don't need to spend ANY money to get ama Read More

Smaller businesses can optimize processes by focusing on what's core to their success. Online outsourcing and collaboration services enable smaller businesses to do just that. Read More

As small business owners, we must always prioritize our goals and tasks. Here are 10 search engine marketing tasks you can complete in about 10 minutes or less that can deliver results worth many times that level of effort. Read More

Most Main Street businesses are sold through seller-financing, in which the seller holds a note and is paid over time by the buyer. This article points out tips to help the small business seller maximize value when creating a seller-financed note. Read More

In recent days, the debate between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain has increasingly focused on the economy. When it comes to such discussions, tax policy is where the rubber meets the road. And it is one of the key areas where the candidates are offering dramatically different approaches. Read More

If you believe human assets are your number one asset, you need to read this article in Business Week. Read More

Seth makes the point that a click on an ad doesn't cost a reader anything, but gives the writer a small reward for producing good content. Read More