Business
Somebody Is Getting $45,000 for Snitching
B.T. Ballenger on August 22, 2012
An anonymous good samaritan will probably get another $250,000 for reporting major fraud to the government.
Who are the Richest People in Congress?
B.T. Ballenger on August 21, 2012
Democrats dominate the top 10, Republicans the top 50.
Companies’ Politics Affect the Lawsuits They Face
B.T. Ballenger on August 20, 2012
A new study says Republican-leaning firms get sued more often for civil rights issues. Democrats? More often for securities fraud.
How Much Tax Do the Most Profitable Companies Pay?
B.T. Ballenger on August 16, 2012
IBM paid only 1 percent of their earnings to Uncle Sam in taxes last year. Apple paid only 11 percent. How can companies earning billions be in a lower tax bracket than you are?
Small Businesses Hiring: 4 Tips for Job Seekers
B.T. Ballenger on August 13, 2012
21 percent of small business owners plan to hire in the next few months, says a new survey. By knowing what they’re looking for, you’ll increase your odds of landing a job.
Crowd Funding: More Money for Small Business
B.T. Ballenger on November 6, 2012
Want to raise a million dollars for your small business, or possibly get in on the ground floor of the next Facebook? Learn JOBS Act and next year’s big thing: crowd funding.
6 Price Tricks Businesses Use to Fool Customers
Guest Blogger on May 2, 2012
Pricing games are easy to avoid if you pay attention to the fine print and read them carefully. Here’s what to look for.
5 Crazy Ideas That Resulted in Million-Dollar Paydays
Len Penzo on November 7, 2012
Warning: You’re going to be mad reading these ideas, which any one of us could have dreamed up first.
$12 Million Underwear and Other Strange Online Finds
Len Penzo on November 7, 2012
You can find some great deals on Amazon and eBay – but you won’t find them in this post.
Beating the Banks: Microloans
B.T. Ballenger on November 6, 2012
What’s better than earning a higher interest rate on your savings? Helping a worthy entrepreneur while you do it. Microloans offer the opportunity to beat the banks while you save the world.
7 Top Scams and How to Avoid Them
B.T. Ballenger on March 5, 2012
It’s National Consumer Protection Week: the perfect time to familiarize yourself with today’s most common scams so you can avoid becoming a victim.
Starting Your Own Business? 3 Resources You Need to Know
B.T. Ballenger on March 2, 2012
You can start a business with a little money, a lot of hard work, and relentless optimism. But if you want to succeed with minimum cost and effort, take advantage of every entrepreneurial resource available. Here are some big ones…
7 Tips to Prevent Impulse Buys
Karla Bowsher on September 15, 2011
There are only four seasons in the year, right? Wrong. Retailers have up to 20 seasons – just one of the many ways they entice you to make impulse buys. Here’s how to resist temptation.
Getting Micro Loans for Your Small Business
B.T. Ballenger on September 15, 2011
Getting a business off the ground and keeping it running requires a lot of things, but a big one is money. Here’s how small businesses can bypass the banks and get thousands in low-interest loans.
Everything You Need to Know About Business Credit Cards
LowCards.com on August 29, 2011
Business credit cards don’t have the same protection that consumer credit cards do. Then why are they so popular? Because in this economy, it’s often the only way small business owners can get credit.
Cramming: How Your Phone Company Helps Steal Billions
Dan Schointuch on August 9, 2011
Cramming is the voluntarily regulated process by which unauthorized charges are “crammed” onto your phone bill, costing Americans billions of dollars a year.
Unemployment Is Down – and Employees Wanting to Leave Their Jobs Is Up
Karla Bowsher on April 14, 2011
The national unemployment rate has dropped a full percentage point in the last four months, and employees are feeling more confident in their future job prospects. Read on to find out which states have the most jobs and which fields are expanding the most right now.
5 Things to Know Before Franchising – and the Top 5 Franchises to Buy
B.T. Ballenger on March 4, 2011
Do you have what it takes to buy and run a franchise? Here’s a list of the most popular franchises and some words of wisdom from someone who owns 11 stores of the nation’s top-ranked.
Canine Cash: 5 Ways to Make Money With 4-Legged Friends
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 30, 2010
A pet project can fetch extra cash, or even lead you to a new career. Just ask dog walkers, pooper scoopers, and pet groomers – some make six figures.
One Day Soon Your Cell Phone May Replace Your Credit Card
Michael Koretzky on August 24, 2010
Europe has it. So does Asia. So why is America last when it comes to using your cell phone as a credit card?
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