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Managing Inventory for Profitability
You don't have to pay an arm and a leg to gain control of stock levels, pricing and cash flow. Read more
Short on Cash? [Audio] 
They say cash is king. But it can take customers months to pay up, leaving you in the lurch. So where can you turn? Associate editor Hannah Clark Steiman ... Watch video
Paychex to Offer Taleo Online Hiring Tool
Payroll and human resources services provider Paychex has signed an agreement with on-demand talent management company Taleo to deliver Taleo Business Editio... Read more
Recession Fears to Curb Spending
A growing concern for job security has many workers planning to tighten their belts this holiday season, a survey finds. Read more
Intuit Launches Latest Version of QuickBooks Retail Management Software
Intuit has released the latest version of its QuickBooks Point of Sale retail management software, designed to replace the traditional cash register. Read more
Small-Business Confidence Down
Financial market uncertainties had owners feeling less optimistic about the economy in November. Read more
Intuit Adds Canadian Dates to Quickbooks Tour
Due to popular demand, Intuit has extended its QuickBooks 2008 Discovery Conference tour of Canada, which runs through early December. Read more
What Are You, a Bank?
You probably lend your customers more money than you realize. Have you checked lately? Read more
ADP Launches New Online Payroll Solution
ADP Small Business Services has unveiled its new online payroll solution, RUN, which allows accountants to view their entire small-business client base with ... Read more
Point and Click Your Way to an Organized Balance Sheet
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
Beyond YouTube [Audio]
Online video is transforming the way companies communicate with customers and employees. How can your company take advantage of the trend? Associate edito... Watch video
Direct Deposit at What Price?
More than three-quarters of business owners would switch to direct deposit for paychecks if there were no fees involved, according to a new survey. Read more
How to Get Customers to Pay Upfront
Wouldn't it be great if your customers actually paid in advance? Unfortunately, for many small-business owners, that's easier said than done. But with the... Watch video
Small Business Recordkeeping
When it comes to taxes, many people simply toss receipts into a shoebox. But for business owners, good recordkeeping is essential. Inc. Expert Barbara Wel... Watch video
Nothing Makes the Skies Friendly Like a Free Plane Ticket
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
Big Love [Audio]
When you're starting a company, it can be tempting to hit up friends and family for that much-needed first investment. But, oh, can it backfire. Staff wri... Watch video
Businesses Suspect Credit Card Rip-Off
A majority of small retailers say they are not treated fairly by their credit-processing firms, a new survey shows. Read more
Manage Inventory and Prevent Theft -- Right from Your Desktop
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
Excuses, Excuses
If you're using one of the following justifications to explain why you're not paying overtime, you could be breaking the law. Read more
Do Your Employees Qualify for Overtime?
The answer may surprise you. Read more
Small Businesses Ready for Minimum-Wage Hike
Raising the federal minimum wage would have little effect on labor costs, according to a survey of small-business owners by Discover Financial Services. Read more
Smart Questions for Your Accountant [Audio]
Forget holiday shopping. Articles editor Larry Kanter explains why now is the time to huddle with your CPA and find some year-end tax breaks. Watch video
Smart Questions for Your Late-Paying Client [Audio]
Larry Kanter discusses how to handle that most nagging of all problems, client's who won't pay on time. Here are some tips to make the process easier for ... Watch video
New Online Tools Help Companies Boost Sales During Holiday Season
A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business. Read more
