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Can a business be run by partners who don't get along anymore? The answer depends on whether you still have trust and how successful the business is.

This week's jury verdict sent shock waves through Michael Jackson fans who were hoping to see concert promoter AEG Live held at least partially responsible for Michael Jackson's death.  Many expressed outrage at the ver...

A flood of self-published books washes ashore. Bestseller prices are down significantly. Bad grammar speeds through the ether at a faster pace than ever before.  This should be a dreadful year for publishers.  Only it'...

The agency?s decision to keep enforcement notices coming, even though no one is answering IRS phones and the National Taxpayer Advocate has been furloughed, is just one example of the bizarre and inconsistent shutdown de...

There's no reason to pay more tax than is legally required, but there?s also no reason to make yourself a target for an Internal Revenue Service audit or to get your return flagged by the IRS? computers, which match bill...

Dress Like a Billionaire, the Oprah Winfrey Edition. Channel Oprah's confident energy and love of color. A few simple tips to help you dress like a self-made Billionaire.

Judging from the performance of Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB) IPO on Friday, franchise remains a popular investment concept in Wall Street--the company operates and franchises Sandwich Works shops in the US.

I believe entrepreneurs should recognize the importance of being seen as a civic leader. It helps to build your reputation, and can even lead to business opportunities.

  Since 2009, many U.S. persons with foreign accounts and income have sought shelter from the IRS onslaught. Not everyone has entered the IRS voluntary disclosure program. Still, it can be the safest move and the only o...

Keynote speakers, authors, pundits around the water cooler: All tend to use consumer (B2C) examples to illustrate what they're trying to say about customer service and the customer experience.

2020 isn't the future; the future is now. Every day, the look and feel and function of marketing is transforming radically--and so the means to keep up must be transforming too. Marketing organizations that aren't restru...

There's a lot of competition out there, and it's hard to differentiate the best from the rest. A valuable way to distinguish yourself as a top-flight leader or company is by applying to -- and winning -- well-known, cred...

The pending IPO of Facebook and the recent offerings of Zynga and LinkedIn have led to the debut of a few new faces on Forbes Billionaires List for 2012. Here are the 11 billionaires who benefitted, or will benefit, from...

Have an employee who refuses to go above and beyond? Try these strategies for effectively managing an "average" employee.

Washington DC's 1776 reacts swiftly to government shutdown, looks to pair startups with displaced federal workers.

The following guest post is by Todd McKinnon, CEO of Okta.

These stocks fell on July 27 but should remain enticing buys.

A good team of investors can be the foundation of your startup's success, but a bad one can obliterate even the strongest ideas. Investors can provide your business with more than capital -- they can become resources for...

The following guest post is by Dave Hawley, Senior Director of Marketing at SocialChorus.

On Monday, September 23, Louisiana and Connecticut launched tax amnesty programs. State and local tax amnesty programs are a politically palatable way to raise revenue without raising taxes. Although arguably flawed from...

Britain's banks' failure to lend to small businesses will not prevent them investing

The following guest post is by Jerry Jao, CEO of Retention Science.