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10 free ways to celebrate employee appreciation day every day

Employee appreciation day is this Friday. Make it the beginning of a new era of appreciation.

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What drives employees to work hard?

Many assume that passionate employees accept less money because they love their jobs, but a new study indicates that they end up earning more. More>>

Can you buy Twitter legitimacy for your business?

Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers. More>>

Protect your company's bank account

Small business accounts are under attack, and IT is the last line of defense. Here's what you need to know to outsmart cyberthieves. More>>

How to pick the right cloud provider

The cloud offers great advantages for small and midsized businesses. But as the number of providers explodes, selecting the right one can be tricky. More>>

4 project management tips from the pros

If you want to climb the career ladder, you need to show you can manage projects with skill and smarts. Here's what you need to know. More>>

Do you need an iPad for your small business?

The iPad is more than just the latest tech toy. Here's what you need to know about the iPad as a small-business tool. More>>

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The cloud: A security solution for small business
The cloud: A security solution for small business
Although natural or manmade disasters aren't common, even a relatively minor disruption could grind your business to a halt. Here's what to do to ensure this doesn't happen.
Mobile hot spot: How to choose the right one
Mobile hot spot: How to choose the right one
Want the best mobile hot spot for all your devices? Think DIY.
How to win: 4 lessons from FarmVille’s CEO
How to win: 4 lessons from FarmVille’s CEO
This phenomenal success of Zynga is not (or not only) a matter of luck, but of carefully applied principles that Mark Pincus likely learned at Harvard and in his business jobs.
5 reasons the cloud won’t kill your career
5 reasons the cloud won’t kill your career
If you're an IT professional, the prospect of cloud adoption may seem like a death knell for your career, but it's not.
5 business lessons you can learn from Mark Zuckerberg
5 business lessons you can learn from Mark Zuckerberg
You might or might not "like" the man, but it's pretty hard to argue with the social media behemoth he's created. Here are five lessons you can learn from Mark Zuckerberg's success.
Can video help your small business?
Can video help your small business?
You can't afford to ignore the explosion in video, whether it's for conference calls or marketing purposes. Here's what you need to consider before you adopt the technology.
The drive for real-time collaboration
The drive for real-time collaboration
Real-time collaboration tools not only connect teams more effectively, but also provide considerable cost savings to your organization.
Protect your company's bank account
Protect your company's bank account
Small business accounts are under attack, and IT is the last line of defense. Here's what you need to know to outsmart cyberthieves.
How to pick the right cloud provider
How to pick the right cloud provider
The cloud offers great advantages for small and midsized businesses. But as the number of providers explodes, selecting the right one can be tricky.
4 project management tips from the pros
4 project management tips from the pros
If you want to climb the career ladder, you need to show you can manage projects with skill and smarts. Here's what you need to know.

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How employees inspired Starbucks to donate 100% of unused food to the needy
How employees inspired Starbucks to donate 100% of unused food to the needy
The initiative should deliver close to 50 million meals to the hungry in the next five years.

The initiative should deliver close to 50 million meals to the hungry in the next five years.
6 reasons your best employees are secretly looking for a new job
6 reasons your best employees are secretly looking for a new job
Why they're quitting and what you can do to avoid losing more of them.

Why they're quitting and what you can do to avoid losing more of them.
One third of Americans have absolutely no money saved for retirement, says new report
One third of Americans have absolutely no money saved for retirement, says new report
As many as one in every three Americans have $0 saved for retirement--with women being 27 percent more likely to have saved nothing than men.

As many as one in every three Americans have $0 saved for retirement--with women being 27 percent more likely to have saved nothing than men.
This man retired and gave up $13 million because he can't bring his son to work all the time
This man retired and gave up $13 million because he can't bring his son to work all the time
Adam LaRouche, who play[ed] for the Chicago White Sox, just quit. The reason why is controversial.

Adam LaRouche, who play[ed] for the Chicago White Sox, just quit. The reason why is controversial.
5 reasons your company should embrace March Madness
5 reasons your company should embrace March Madness
Increased employee engagement and fun may outweigh loss in productivity

Increased employee engagement and fun may outweigh loss in productivity
3 simple steps that will get you every job you apply for
3 simple steps that will get you every job you apply for
I don't have time to waste. Neither does the business owner, hiring manager, HR manager, or whomever is interviewing you. I don't want you to get kicked out of my office, or anyone else's office for that matter. So I'm going to tell you 3 simple steps that will get you every job you apply for.

I don't have time to waste. Neither does the business owner, hiring manager, HR manager, or whomever is interviewing you. I don't want you to get kicked out of my office, or anyone else's office for that matter. So I'm going to tell you 3 simple steps that will get you every job you apply for.
Science: Nature makes us happier, less stressed and more creative
Science: Nature makes us happier, less stressed and more creative
Difficulty level? Easy. Cost? Zero dollars.

Difficulty level? Easy. Cost? Zero dollars.
6 signs you need to improve your writing skills
6 signs you need to improve your writing skills
Are you sending up red flags for your writing abilities?
Are you sending up red flags for your writing abilities?
Today is employee appreciation day!
Today is employee appreciation day!
85% of employees report being overworked and under-appreciated. Isn't it about time you did something about that?

85% of employees report being overworked and under-appreciated. Isn't it about time you did something about that?
5 wacky things you can eat to boost productivity
5 wacky things you can eat to boost productivity
Think yogurt, eggs, bananas, spinach, and walnuts are top notch? They sure are, but add these 5 ingredients to your daily menu and you might boost productivity even more!
Think yogurt, eggs, bananas, spinach, and walnuts are top notch? They sure are, but add these 5 ingredients to your daily menu and you might boost productivity even more!

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How to get an extension on your taxes
How to get an extension on your taxes
There are times that, no matter how hard you try, you just can't get your taxes filed on time. If that's the case, then you will need to file for an extension.
Start preparing now for upcoming tax season
Start preparing now for upcoming tax season
Leaving tax prep to a last-minute cram session could disrupt your business in the spring. To avoid a crunch, you should prepare for tax deadlines well in advance.
Bidding for government contracts 101
Bidding for government contracts 101
Before you get involved in the bidding process, take some time to lay the groundwork for successful bidding.
Non-traditional funding sources for your small business
Non-traditional funding sources for your small business
If your business needs cash to move forward, you may have to resort to some less-than-ideal financing options or face the possibility of having no business at all.
Coming to terms with year-end reconciliation
Coming to terms with year-end reconciliation
Many small businesses dread it, but your end-of-year reconciliation doesn't need to hurt -- as long as you stay organized.
Your business plan: Do the financials add up?
Your business plan: Do the financials add up?
The financials section of a business plan is where you document the numbers and convince investors that your company is a good risk.
How to know when the price is right
How to know when the price is right
How much should you charge for the goods and services you sell? For small businesses, that may be the most difficult question to answer-- and also the most important.
Your business plan: Exploring the market
Your business plan: Exploring the market
Explaining the market for your product or service is one of the most important parts of your business plan. So do it right, even if it requires extensive research.
A small-business insurance primer
A small-business insurance primer
Insurance is one of the most neglected small business responsibilities -- and one of the most confusing. Use this guide to begin sorting through your options.
Coming to terms with public relations
Coming to terms with public relations
Give some thought to your company's public relations, whether you're looking to garner specific media coverage or just want to generate a general buzz about your small business.

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