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Ten Preliminary Steps You Should Take Before Writing a Business Plan

Writing a business plan can be a daunting task. If you break down the process into steps, you'll find it a lot easier to get your arms around.

Personal & Business Support Services

Special Events for Small Businesses

The goal of a promotion is to get your business noticed. Here are some tips to help you plan a successful, cost-effective event.

Signs It's Time to Move Up in Your Company

If you're a seasoned employee who's worked for an extended period of time at the same company, you may sense that it's time to move up. Maybe...

Ten Ways to Improve Your Interpersonal Skills

No matter how hard you work or how many brilliant ideas you may have, if you can't connect with people, your professional life will suffer.

Business News

Earl threatens East Coast with weekend pounding

Hurricane warning issued for Mass. as East Coast braces for weekend pounding by Earl

Gulf oil platform explodes, burning off La. coast

Coast Guard: Offshore oil platform in Gulf of Mexico explodes, all 13 crew accounted for

Stocks edge higher after jobs, housing reports

Stocks inch up after pending home sales, factory orders rise and unemployment claims dip

Burger King agrees to $3.26B buyout by 3G Capital

3G Capital to acquire Burger King for $24 per share, or $3.26 billion