Many of you may have been exposed to the original online stock scheme where spammers will send out stock picks on penny stocks creating buzz that artificially drives up the price of these worthless stocks. As the price hits the daily high the spammers liquidate their own holdings and walk away with the profits leaving those buyers with the worthless stock. This old fraud scheme has been manipulated and redirected at users of public computers specifically hotel users.

You spend a lot of time designing and putting together your crafts for craft shows, and you make a pretty good dollar for it when you sell them. But, have you ever wondered if there are any other ways for you to improve the bottom line without putting so much hands-on work into the crafts?

Employees' writing skills — or the lack of them — substantially affect the bottom line in ways you may never have considered. This article gives some surprising examples.

Sam Zell, multibillionaire founder of Equity Residential (EQR) has approached the sale of his business the right way. Sellers of privately held businesses can learn a great deal from his approach. This article explores his process.

Policy management tools of any enterprise need constant evaluation to ensure the policies support the generation of precise, unprejudiced, evidence-based information that will ensure that those in charge can make informed decisions regarding changes to the policies to have certain desired end results.

Online auctions are gargantuan now days. I would bet that they've severely hurt some of the local businesses. I know they changed my point of view. I can't help but laugh when I spot a product for 200 bucks, and I know it's online for 120. Who in their right mind would pay the retail cost anymore?

Many years ago I had a friend who was extremely intelligent, had a photographic memory, and finished university with top marks in business administration. He had all the credentials to get a great job. So what happened?

Every entrepreneur is faced with the problem of financing when starting or expanding a business. You will need capital, although the nature of your business will determin how much is needed. Knowing where you will use the capital is vital, especially if you borrow money from an investor or banking institution.

If you've researched your market, thought over the pros and cons of a home-based business, and decided to go ahead, it's time to put together a business plan.

Is plastic corrugated as great and as effective as everyone says it is? Will it work for my business?

Auto insurance can make all of the difference in the world in the unfortunate event of an accident. Not only does it cover property damage, but auto insurance offers other protections as well.

Flying on a private jet has its advantages, despite costs that are higher than the airlines. Since time is money, see why chartering your next flight makes good business sense.

One of the best administrative professionals, and most productive people I know, is my mother. She is 78 years old and still works full-time as the personal assistant to the CEO of a bank! (I come from great genes – it makes me very optimistic about my long-term future!) One of her secrets to productivity is what is often called “a tickler file.”...Everything Old is New Again!

Moving tips by Barbara Hemphill - organization expert!

Quick! Can you find your homeowner’s insurance policy? How about that warranty you bought for your television last year? Would you know where to begin looking to find your child’s birth certificate?

Presidents of manufacturing firms have a median income of $214,996 (but some make over $30 million) - Assemblers in the least skilled jobs average only $20,418 (but some make as little as $14,600).