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10 Ways to Motivate Your Employees on the Cheap

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

How can you keep employees working at peak efficiency when your small business doesn't have the cash to hand out raises? Try these 10 creative tactics.

5 Best Business Credit Cards Available Right Now

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Determining which business credit card is right for your company comes down to the purchases you make, the cash flow your company has and -- ultimately -- your credit history. The good news is that there are business credit cards available for seemingly every kind of company.

Texas Oil and Gas: Changing the U.S. and State Economy

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Oil and Gas exploration in Texas is at a 25-year high, causing a large influx of capital into the state and perhaps proving to be a global economic game changer. Learn what it means for the small business community.

QUIZ: Are You About to Hire a Customer Service Superstar?

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

What should you be looking for when hiring your next customer service representative? Yaniv Masjedi shares four questions he goes through during interviews.

Pros and Cons of the Big Home Page Header

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Big home page headers can annoy rather than impress visitors. Here are a few of the pitfalls, along with ways to get around them.

How Much Did That Sales Lead Cost You? Be Honest Now!

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

It is essential to invest some time analyzing which lead generation initiatives worked well in the past, why they worked well, and what improvements can be made to optimize their effectiveness.

New Home Office Deduction Loopholes You Need to Know for 2013

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Gone are the days when home office deductions were an IRS "red flag." In fact, the IRS has actually made it easier than ever for some taxpayers to claim home office deductions.

The Ultimate CEO Workout

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Do you wish you had the muscle to match your brains? Don't succumb to the common exercise myth that you have to set up a sleeping bag in the gym to get the body you want!

Importance of Choosing the Right Business Structure

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Picking the right business structure is critical since your choice can impact how you pay your taxes, how much paperwork you need to file, and how you can distribute your profits.

What Is PR? A Big List of Tactics Pros Use

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Many people don't really understand the role of public relations, leaving them to ask, "What is PR?" Here is a big list of tactics the pros use every day.

Use TweetDeck to Grow Your Business in 10 Easy Steps

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

TweetDeck is packed with features and tricks capable of turning you from a simple tweeter into a power user. Learn how to get more out of Twitter with this powerful social media tool.

15 Ways to Stay Healthy While Working Insane Startup Hours

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Working at a startup is awesome ... and utterly exhausting. We asked 15 successful entrepreneurs to share their best tips for staying healthy in the midst of a crazy schedule.

New Employee? Use the New I-9 Form

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued a new Form I-9 with a requirement for use by employers beginning May 9, 2013. Get answers to common questions about this form.

Build a Board but Don't Let Investors Boss You Around

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

Investor's money often comes with strings attached. When an investor asks for a seat on your board of directors, will you be ready? Here's how to say yes -- gracefully and carefully!

Disaster in Japan an Important Reminder for Us Here at Home

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:38 GMT

We should use it as a reminder to do all we can to protect ourselves and our businesses should a similar disaster strike near where we live.

Loan Application Lessons: Always Sweat the Details

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:39 GMT

No matter how long someone has worked for you or how competent they are, everyone makes mistakes. When it comes to loan applications, make sure someone else's mistake doesn't cost you or your company.

3 Steps to Challenge & Change Lender Assumptions About Your Business

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:39 GMT

Loan decisions are made on assumptions. Will you pay the loan? How? How does the lender know? If your business was challenged during the recession, take these steps to challenge and change the lender's assumptions that your business is (still) troubled.

Setting Up a Home Office on a Tight Budget

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:39 GMT

Personal finance expert and author Linsey Knerl tells AllBusiness.com about the best ways for home-based businesses to save money while building a fully functional home office.

How Franchising Can Help You Expand Your Business, Recession or Not

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:39 GMT

Franchising attorney Andrew Caffey describes which types of businesses should consider franchising and explains what is involved in becoming a franchisor.

Budgeting for an Irregular Personal Income

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:39 GMT

AllBusiness.com's Chris Bjorklund talks with personal finance expert J.D. Roth, founder of GetRichSlowly.org, about smart ways to manage fluctuating personal income.

How to Reduce Your Debt and Be Happier

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:21:39 GMT

Adam Baker, founder of the personal finance blog "Man vs. Debt," talks about the numerous benefits of eliminating consumer debt, credit cards, and all the stuff you don't really need.