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Science & Technology

10 Ways to Green Your Retail Store

It can be hard to make expensive changes that could bring big energy savings, such as adding insulation or installing skylights. But you should.

Science & Technology

10 YouTube Channels to Follow for Tech Help

Need solutions to your technology problems? These experts offer practical advice for business owners.

Marketing

Branding 101: Five Tips for Solopreneurs

Just because you're a solopreneur doesn't mean you can't have snappy branding. Here are some tips and examples of one-person businesses with great brands.

Social Media

What You Need to Know About Using Hashtags on Twitter

Here's how you can use hashtags so your tweets can reach a larger audience and attract more followers.

Marketing

Five Ways to Find Leads from Facebook

On Facebook, behind every business lead is a flesh-and-blood individual

Buying / Investing in Business

How to Sell Shares Without Going Public

Secondary markets like SharesPost and SecondMarket offer a less costly avenue for raising money from investors than an IPO.

Money & Finance

Nine Easy Tips to Automate Your Finances and Avoid Late Payments

Consider this quick step-by-step guide to put your bill paying and personal financial management on autopilot.

Growing a Business

Five Painless Ways to Raise Prices this Year

With the economy still so uncooperative, how can you sell customers on a price raise? Here are a few ideas.

Growing a Business

Six Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Health-Care Coverage

Health insurance is increasingly complicated and expensive, but small-business owners can better navigate the system by steering clear of these missteps.

Money & Finance

How to Raise Money for Your Startup -- Now

Entrepreneur and finance expert Asheesh Advani shares his best tips for finding capital in a difficult economy.

Productivity

CES 2012: Five Ways to Boost Productivity with New Tech Tools

A look at technologies that can have you working and living more efficiently.

Science & Technology

Three Steps for Getting Started in Mobile Commerce

If you're thinking about accepting mobile payments, here's what you need to consider before getting started.

Marketing

Five Effective SEO Strategies to Optimize Your Business Blog

Wonder why your blog isn't getting much attention? Here's how to improve your keywords, backlinks, social networking and site structure.

Science & Technology

Three Issues to Consider Before Moving to the Cloud

As more businesses are moving data online, here are some of the top security issues to examine before making the jump yourself.