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Ways to research a company before an interview

May 15, 2013 4:17am PDT

When you're preparing for an interview, it's always a good idea (and will make you more comfortable) if you do some research on the company beforehand. Here's how to get the dirt.

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Five small business replacements for QuickBooks

April 11, 2013 12:01pm PDT

Jack Wallen suggests several options that offer a near feature-for-feature comparison to the popular QuickBooks.

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Dell shows client management focus at Microsoft Management Summit 2013

May 1, 2013 5:25am PDT

One of the things that caught John Joyner's eye at the recent MMS was Dell's commitment to client management for the Microsoft platform. He notes some of the new features.

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10 things to do with old computing equipment

February 5, 2013 8:11am PST

When equipment reaches the end of its useful life, IT must either dispose of it or find it a new home. Here are several good ways to handle the situation.

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Most unusual resume mistakes

August 25, 2011 4:35am PDT

A recent CareerBuilder survey reveals some of the more outrageous statements hiring managers have seen on resumes.

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Photoshop tutorial: Create the Polaroid effect for images

April 10, 2012 10:47am PDT

Ryan Boudreaux demonstrates how to achieve the Polaroid effect with images in Photoshop CS5. This tutorial will help beginners understand how to work with layers in Photoshop.

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Printing multiple pages per sheet in Word

December 1, 2008 1:01pm PST

Printing doesn't have to be a one to one ratio. Word lets you print multiple pages on one sheet of paper.

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Review: Outright finance management

May 7, 2013 11:23am PDT

Readers have suggested another alternative to QuickBooks; one that is available for minimal cost.

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Know your users: Web analytics tools

May 7, 2013 9:00am PDT

Here are tips on how to get good web analytics data and use it to find out more about how users are interacting with your website.

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Independent contractors: Make sure your contract protects your interests

March 13, 2009 12:25pm PDT

Writing a contract can help independent contractors and clients iron out project details ahead of time and avoid potential disputes down the line. Meredith Little outlines what verbiage and...

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Create Smart Mailboxes to better organize email

December 6, 2011 1:50pm PST

Erik Eckel shares tips for how to make the most of the Smart Mailbox feature in Apple Mail.

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Five budget apps to help you keep tabs on your spending

January 9, 2013 8:35am PST

Take advantage of budget apps so your business expenses can be better managed and not be a nightmare at the end of the year.

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Auditing user accounts in Windows Server 2008 R2

July 22, 2009 7:17am PDT

Windows Server 2008 R2 Group Policy permits administrators to audit status changes to user accounts. IT guru Rick Vanover outlines this feature.

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How to print from an iPad: The best apps for business users

November 10, 2010 9:00am PST

Erik Eckel tells you how to print from your iPad and recommends a couple of printing apps to fit most business-user needs.

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Insurance for independent IT consultants: Policies to consider

July 14, 2008 6:28am PDT

Insurance is one of the last things that independent consultants usually deem necessary when they're starting out. Find out which types of insurance policies independents should consider, and hear...

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Create a custom letterhead template in Word

July 30, 2008 1:13pm PDT

Printing your own stationery can save you significant bucks -- you can print on an as-needed basis and make changes whenever you want without incurring any charges. Here's what you need to know...

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Severance pay and unemployment compensation

March 23, 2009 5:07am PDT

Can you collect unemployment benefits if you receive a severance package? IT depends on the state you live in and whether your severance is a lump payment.

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Review: LivePlan business planning service

October 5, 2012 10:29am PDT

LivePlan is an online service for entrepreneurs who need to develop a business plan. Consultant Chip Camden gives his opinion about whether LivePlan is worth the $20 monthly subscription.

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10 steps to creating a calculating Word form

December 21, 2009 12:23pm PST

Word offers the tools you need to handle simple calculations within your documents. This walk-through demonstrates the process.

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Top 10 Linux financial tools

June 24, 2008 2:12pm PDT

Many people don't realize the wealth of applications available for Linux -- and that includes financial software. Jack Wallen introduces 10 Linux apps that will meet your financial needs, whether...

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