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The phony invoice business scam has been around a long time, presumably because even after all this time the perpetrators find it profitable. Unlike many business scams that prey upon people's dreams or hopes, this business scam preys upon people's inattentiveness. Read More

As the still-feeble U.S. economy stumbles to its feet, some entrepreneurs are applying lessons from the economic crisis to new websites that provide financial information and data. Read More

Customer support teams are perhaps the most misunderstood, and underappreciated teams in the business world. In many businesses the customer support staff talks to the customers more than every other team combined. They play a critical role in ensuring customers are satisfied. Satisfied customers are repeat customers. Everybody knows that a large percentage of business comes from repeat customers Read More

Savvy small business owners take a proactive approach to seizing all the business tax deductions they're legally entitled to under current tax law. Don’t add to your tax bill by overlooking crucial write-offs.
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Although financial analysts can't agree on when the economic downturn will end, there is no doubt that it will. When the economy turns around and your business picks up, will your company be ready for prosperity? Using Chapter 11 bankruptcy New York businesses are setting the stage for future growth. Read More

I had many ‘Aha!’ moments at Flying Solo LIVE! in September, but it was a question from the floor that really got me thinking about how I could turn my service-based business into a product. Read More

This holiday season, the need for cost-effective marketing tools is more important than ever – especially for small businesses. With a continued shift of shopping to the Web expected, using social media to reach customers with special coupons and other Read More

Business ideas are all around you.

They are lurking in your garage, in your basement, in your kitchen, and in your children’s room. You’ll find them in magazine ads, at your neighbor’s house, and at work. They are right there in the vegetables you brought in from the yard . . . in the stack of papers next to your laser printer . . . in the back of your truck . . . and at the back of your mind Read More

Operating a green business is not only good for the environment but good for your business's bottom line because conserving resources and cutting down on waste saves money. The good news is that whether you run a home-based business or an off-site enterprise, there are simple things you can do to run an environmentally friendly business. Read More

Time management and productivity tips you can actually use. No gimmicks, just simple stuff that works fast (who has time for anything else?). Read More