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Bitcoin a Modern Gold Rush? #infographic - http://www.visualistan.com

Posted by SaadAhmadkhan under Finance
From http://www.visualistan.com 3537 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on August 25, 2014 10:35 am

To strike it rich or hash it rich? The recent scramble for Bitcoin fortunes bears an odd resemblance to the Gold Rush of California in the mid-19th Century. But instead of shovels and buckets, these miners use computers and cryptography. While there has been a period of overnight Bitcoin fortunes, Read More

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Manage Spending with Your Reloadable Debit Card

Posted by AngelBiz under Finance
From http://www.smallbizviewpoints.com 3541 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on August 22, 2014 5:23 pm

Reloadable prepaid debit cards provide convenience and peace of mind to small business owners by offering multiple ways to use them and track usage. Read More

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The Danger Of Being Sold On Alternative Lending

Posted by TerryRobinson under Finance
From http://tweakyourbiz.com/finance/2014/08/07/danger-sold-alternative-lending/ 3543 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on August 20, 2014 5:06 pm

Alternative lending has been going through a Renaissance over the past few years. Even as the U.S. economy continues to get closer to a real recovery, access to traditional business financing for the nation’s smallest businesses (those with 20 or fewer employees) has hardly budged... Read More

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12 Money-Saving Tips For Small Businesses

Posted by Sian Phillips under Finance
From http://tweakyourbiz.com 3543 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on August 18, 2014 7:21 am

By Joshua Geary

It is a well-known fact that small businesses cannot depend on anyone for cash. But if played right, business owners can dramatically cut costs, save money and ensure they are getting maximum return on their investments. The current economic situation has made business owners rea Read More

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Women on Money - Time Money Magazine Poll

Posted by lyceum under Finance
From http://objectiveargentum.com 3554 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on August 11, 2014 7:02 pm

Time Money Magazine has created the following poll:

Who should be the first woman on American paper currency?

I casted my vote on Ayn Rand:

Ayn Rand, backed by an objective money standard, e.g., gold standard.
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9 Advanced -- and Ethical -- Techniques for Spying on Your Competitors Online

Posted by CateCosta under Raising Capital
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 3554 days ago
Made Hot by: sophia2 on August 11, 2014 8:49 am

Want to spy on your competitors? The information you need is publicly available and freely accessible.

In this article, I’ll show you the tools and techniques that will allow you to scope out the competition. You can even use these tips to analyze your own site. You might discover some things th Read More

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Book Excerpt: Confessions Of A Professional Blogger

Posted by MMarquit under Finance
From http://winvesting.com 3552 days ago
Made Hot by: blogexpert on August 9, 2014 1:07 pm

In her book, “Confessions Of A Professional Blogger,” Miranda Marquit shares the important lessons she’s learned as a professional blogger and freelance writer. Read More

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What Happens to Your Home Business When You Move Out of State?

Posted by MMarquit under Taxes
From http://plantingmoneyseeds.com 3558 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on August 8, 2014 10:47 am

In the midst of everything, this thought struck me: I’ve got a home business registered in Utah. What happens when my home business is located in Pennsylvania? Read More

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Crowdfunding Call to Action Best Practices

Posted by sjekic under Raising Capital
From http://www.crowdclan.com 3555 days ago
Made Hot by: blogexpert on August 7, 2014 1:25 am

Advice from successful campaigns can help industry newcomers tremendously. Recently, CNBC published an article that does just this: A crowdfunding veteran highlights the popular mistakes projects make. Appearing on this list – “Forgetting to ask for a donation.” At first, this may seem commonsensic Read More

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It Is Really-Easy To Franchise Your Business

Posted by franpro under Franchises
From http://www.thefranchiseking.com 3558 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on August 5, 2014 6:53 pm

Not only is it super-easy to franchise a business, according to the person that approached my friend, and franchise attorney, Charles Internacola at the International Franchise Expo, it’s almost guaranteed to be wildly successful. Riight. Read More