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Tips for Renting Out Your Home on Airbnb
real estate Here's what you should know before listing your home on Airbnb.
By Miriam Cross Published
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Is Someone Sabotaging Your Company? Is It You?
Leadership expert outlines ways that leaders thwart the success of their own companies. Knowing what not to do can make clear what they should do instead.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Three Tips for When Your Small Business Needs to Raise Funds
Before you settle on where to obtain your funding, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
By Angela Ruth Published
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How a Small Business Can Find the Ideal Banking Partner
Your financial institution should provide your business with more than checking and savings accounts. It should have a vested interest in your success, especially during uncertain times.
By Kevin Brauer, MBA, CPA, CMA Published
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This Halloween, Consider a Phantom Stock Plan
Business owners could use a phantom stock plan to incentivize key employees without having to share control of the company.
By John M. Goralka Published
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Risk Management in the Digital Age: Protecting Your Business’ Finances
Here are three ways to keep an eye on your finances and prevent errors and fraud from sneaking in through the cracks.
By Clay Bethune Published
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What Happens When Bosses Heap Praise Only on Their ‘Stars’?
A ‘culture of geniuses’ destroys collaboration and undermines the contributions of those considered not the geniuses. What’s a boss, or teacher, to do about it?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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How Does an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, Work?
Here's what an employee needs to know about how they can benefit from the growth of their company through these plans, as well as info on accumulation, vesting and distribution.
By Peter Newman, CFA Published
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Are You an Emotional Miser With Your Employees?
Managers who show their appreciation have much happier workers. Some employees even rank appreciation above pay for job satisfaction.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published