Tips and Tricks

How to Improve Communication in the "Family War Zone"
With a background in professional therapy, I have been an observer and referee to many fights between families and couples. When I entered the family business advising arena I had no idea that I would be entering virtual family war zones

Americans Working Longer Hours, Especially in Small Businesses
Do you seem to be working longer hours and still not getting everything done? Are you paying employees overtime simply because you can't fill job slots? If so, you have plenty in common with owners and employees of small businesses across the U.S.

Optimizing Your Press Releases
We look at tips to ensure your press releases can be found online.

Banking Mistakes to Avoid
Bank errors and the potential of identity theft have made it imperative that you become proactive and follow simple safeguards. Here are a few of the most common banking mistakes to avoid.

2008 Marketing Trends
In the brave new world of Web 2.0, the blogosphere, and viral video, consumers have stopped being passive, soaking up advertising and marketing slogans and repeating them as shopping mantras. Rather, the new Web is about contribution and collaboration, and users themselves decide what is a brand worth touting.

3 Easy New Year’s Financial Resolutions for Every Net Worth
Now that the new year is here, Americans are busy making resolutions for 2008. Why not resolve to make some straightforward improvements to your financial life?

Retail

3 Ways to Prepare Your Website for the 2008 Shopping Season
With the new year officially here, ramping up your online presence should be a top priority. The Internet, as you know, isn't "just a fad that's going to go away.