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Employee Perks: Giving Them a Car and a Gas Card

Nissan 350z
Infusionsoft

We've all heard of companies that give their employee of the month the best parking space, but what about also throwing in a sports car and a $150 prepaid gas card? Apparently the plan worked. At the time, Infusionsoft had 30 employees. Now their ranks have swelled to 140.

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Time to Use an Online Collaboration Tool for Your Business?

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Corbis

As a small company, you probably have employees in remote locations. No doubt, there are many management and communications issues. Yes, it's often the case that things slow down -- or even fights break out. While e-mail is helpful, it is usually not enough. Rather, it's worth looking at online collaboration tools.

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The Oprah Effect Lifts Pie Business

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Just five months into the business, Centerville Pie Company has received national attention because of the Oprah Effect. Click to see what a new business should do upon getting a windfall of business.

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Helping an Employee in a Personal Financial Crisis

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Corbis

As more Americans face financial distress, small businesses are trying to find solutions that benefit employees and companies alike. Workers' money problems manifest on the job in poor performance and turnover. Click to see ways you can help employees in crisis.

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3 Ways to Boost Your Small Business

Self-employment
PictureQuest

If you're thinking about creating your own business but don't know where to start, click here to see three places offering advice to budding entrepreneurs.

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July Is Cellphone Courtesy Month

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Although mobile phones have been around for a couple decades, people still tend to take calls during inappropriate times, and more importantly, discuss confidential business information in public. Is common sense on the phone just wishful thinking?

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Crooked Houses, Broken Home

Kids Crooked House
Kids Crooked House

The big winners of Jon and Kate's Big Announcement is Crooked House. Click to see how divorce brought one business national media attention and record sales.

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Designer Uses Personal Touch to Get Handbags in Stores

Bloomingdale's
AP

How can a small business owner get their products into major chains like Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus? Find answers in this interview with Mollie Culligan, the owner of fashion label the Jack Rabbit Collection.

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