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Business management explores how businesses are run and the issues they face. Whether you're an entrepreneur or are curious about different business models, these articles will answer some of the most common questions about the world of business.

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If you want to earn extra income at home, consider stuffing envelopes. Read this article to learn how to work from home stuffing envelopes.

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Even if you're in a state that doesn't require it, it's a good idea to write a bill of sale when selling something privately to prevent misunderstandings down the line. Here's how to do it.

By Kathryn Whitbourne

Posting an ad on Craigslist can help you sell a car or place your house on the market. Learn about how to post an ad on Craigslist in this article.

By Francisco Guzman

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Would you like to start a cleaning business with no money? Learn how to start a cleaning business with no money in this article.

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If you want to start a group home business, find a location, get licensed, find funding, hire staff, and finally, fill your home with residents. Learn how to start a group home business in this article.

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When making an employee check stub, include check information, work hours, deductions and salary information. Learn how to make employee check stubs in this article.

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There are many ways to measure a company's success, but did you know that there are also many ways to measure those benchmarks? Here are five methods that businesses use to measure one: cash flow.

By Dave Roos

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The key to evaluating any business venture is to determine its profitability. Learn about how to determine profitability in this article.

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How you fill out a job application can make the difference between whether or not you get the job. This article shows you how to fill out a job application correctly.

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There are many ways to analyze the financial strength of a company -- some more accurate than others. Is EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) the purest measure of a company's cash flow, or the easiest figure to fudge?

By Dave Roos

When you're starting your own business, there are a lot of financial factors to consider. You can't measure your success based simply on how much you sell. All profit, you see, isn't exactly equal.

By Stephanie Watson

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If you'd like to start a radio station you'll need to apply for a permit, decide how much power you need, buy the equipment and recruit broadcasters. Learn how to start a radio station in this article.

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It may not seem that way all the time, but professional athletes are generally worth every penny they make -- except when agents and general managers hand out overpriced contracts like candy. Here are 10 of the worst.

By Dave Roos

There's a lot of inventiveness and innovation in the advertising world these days. So much, in fact, that you could find amazing ad campaigns in places you've never been, for products you've never heard of. Here are 10 of the most awesome examples.

By Josh Clark

Want to make lots of money? What are you willing to do for it? Some people work hard and network their way to the top; others lie, cheat, steal and trample over the rights of ordinary people. Here are 10 egregious examples of corporate malfeasance.

By Josh Clark

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Surely you've seen one or two infomercials that promise you can make millions by selling stuff online. But like most of those late-night offers, it seems too good to be true. So, is it possible to make a fortune selling things on eBay or other online stores?

By Matt Sailor

In her mid-40s, Mary Kay Ash left her sexist workplace, put together a small savings and launched a cosmetics empire. Such million-dollar ideas are few and far between, but most are studies in perseverance. What are 10 of the best?

By Julia Layton

When advertisers work to earn our hearts and our money, how does gender play into it? Do the ones emphasizing stereotypical male and female traits do a number on our brains (and wallets)? Or is it something else that makes us want to buy, buy, buy?

By Molly Edmonds

Starting a new job means more than taking on new duties. You've also got new technology, coworkers and office politics to learn. What can you do to settle in quickly in your new workplace?

By John Kelly

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A surgeon operates on you while under the influence; a lawyer breaches the code of confidentiality; an engineer approves the plans for a new home, even though he knows the building is unsound. These are all cases of professional misconduct, and they can get you in a lot of trouble.

By Jill Jaracz

It's easy to spend hours at work without making direct contact with another living soul. When it comes to accepting the job offer in the first place, however, a personal touch goes a long way. Yes, that means snail mail.

By Stephanie Watson

You may think you've cleared the highest hurdle once you've landed a job interview, but even one simple mistake can ruin your shot at the position. How can you make sure your interview leaves a good impression?

By John Kelly

From creativity to networking to tech-savviness, the modern-day job hunt requires a little more than it once did. What can you try when looking to make your next career move?

By Jennifer Sellers

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Job fairs can be tough to navigate, but so is the job market. With a little research and a few well-timed questions, you can get a much-needed leg up on the competition. But what should you ask the recruiter?

By Dave Roos

Don't get caught off guard when a recruiter asks you for questions at the end of a job interview. Your response could make the difference between getting hired and being relegated to the reject pile.

By Linda C. Brinson