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Telecommuting is Not Just an HR Perk Jul 02, 2010

Telecommuting is Not Just an HR Perk

Telecommuting emerged as a concept back in the mid ’70s when former NASA rocket-scientist…


Don't Let Your Cash Flow Go Down the Drain
Jun 23, 2010

Don’t Let Your Cash Flow Go Down the Drain

Wouldn’t it be cool if there was a gizmo that would let you see cash flow?   If I…

Do Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread? Jun 04, 2010

Do Fools Rush in Where Angels Fear to Tread?

Angel investors backed away from seed and startup investments last year, according to the…


Finding Money for a Startup
May 21, 2010

Finding Money for a Startup

You don’t need a lot of money to start a company, sometimes none at all.   The first…


Squeeze More Cash Out of Your Business
May 13, 2010

Squeeze More Cash Out of Your Business

When times are tough, finding ways to squeeze cash out of your business may mean the…


Cyber Crime: Can You Afford to Ignore It?
Apr 30, 2010 (Ghosted for Kate)

Cyber Crime: Can You Afford to Ignore It?

Are you worried that hackers in China might put you out of business? Do you have a…


Want to Sell Your Business? Start Now
Apr 20, 2010

Want to Sell Your Business? Start Now

Given the unusual economic environment, now isn’t the best time to sell a company.…


Merchant Credit Card Processing Costs: The Whole Story
Apr 13, 2010

Merchant Credit Card Processing Costs: The Whole Story

Ask a typical merchant what it costs to accept credit cards, and they’ll probably rattle…


What Every Business Owner Should Know About Collateral
Mar 24, 2010

What Every Business Owner Should Know About Collateral

Given the way banks are getting the hairy eyeball from the Feds these days, if you want a…


8 Ways Telework Can Save You $20,000 a Year
Mar 20, 2010

8 Ways Telework Can Save You $20,000 a Year

Two nights ago, some friends came over for dinner. The conversation turned to telework,…