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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 22
Gas station franchisees; crowdfunding fails to excite small businesses; how Pinterest is leading to business.
'That's Not My Job' Days Are Over: Ask Noah
In our modern workplace, employees are expected to stretch their workload far beyond that of the original job description.
Move North if You Want to Move Up U.S. Economic Ladder
Move north if you want to increase your economic opportunity in the US, a Pew study advises.
It Takes More Than Money to Motivate Your Sales Team
If you want your sales team to reach their goals, there's a lot more to it than just throwing money at them.
Manage the Fundamentals
Want business success? You must flawlessly execute these four fundamentals.

Best Buy May Have Already Found Its New CEO

Connecting the dots on a recent executive hire leads you to the man who should get the job.

Your Money

10 Greatest Ballparks for Foodies
Regional fare and expanded selections are helping fans compensate for the high cost of ballpark snacking.
Gendered Pricing: The Surprising Costs of Being a Woman
By Libby Kane NEW YORK (LearnVest) -- No one doubts that women spend more on certain things than men when they have different needs. Makeup. Hair products. Waxing.…
Gas Prices Watch: Pain at Pump Won't Slow Memorial Day Travel
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Gasoline prices are in decline – just in time for the traffic-heavy Memorial Day weekend. Fresh data shows that more Americans will…
10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012
Looking for a good summer sports car? You can buy a great one that doesn't speed through your savings account.
Cramer on Retirement: Can Master Limited Partnerships Hurt Your IRA?
Master limited partnerships can be a great retirement investment but a terrible retirement account investment.

Your Retirement

Taxes & Politics

Super PACs Show Labor for Obama, CEOs for Romney
Super PAC filings in April show that the biggest Obama backers were labor unions, while CEOs were tops for Romney supporters.
Obama vs. Reagan in Five Charts
Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan both experienced volatility in GDP, unemployment and S&P 500 performance during their first terms
The Most Exclusive 2012 Election Donor Zip Codes
A handful of zip codes provide significant funds for the Obama and Romney campaigns.
Obama's Ad a Brilliant Political Pivot
Mayor Booker's reaction handed Obama the opportunity to attack Romney.
Small Business Owners Lukewarm on Obama
A poll finds the president has more support than Mitt Romney right now but that could change once the former Massachusetts governor officially claims the GOP nomination.

Outside the Office

The Next Big Thing in Luggage

The fashion conscious may be swapping out their luggage a lot more frequently.

10 Greatest Ballparks for Foodies
Regional fare and expanded selections are helping fans compensate for the high cost of ballpark snacking.
10 Cheapest Sports Cars of 2012
Looking for a good summer sports car? You can buy a great one that doesn't speed through your savings account.
10 Ways Around Summer Movie Crowds And Prices
Here are a few ways to cut costs and keep some of your hard-earned dollars out of the box office till.
10 Summer Beers That Won't Break Your Budget
Summer has a way of getting craft beer geeks and mainstream beer drinkers to the same bar.
Development Blooms Again in Miami Beach
Miami rises again with bold hotel and condo projects surfing tourism and new South American buyers.

Your Business

Best banks for loans; health care tax credit; lessons from GM-Facebook breakup.

3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 22
Gas station franchisees; crowdfunding fails to excite small businesses; how Pinterest is leading to business.
Small Business Owners Lukewarm on Obama
A poll finds the president has more support than Mitt Romney right now but that could change once the former Massachusetts governor officially claims the GOP nomination.
BlackBerry Bold Shows RIM's Shrinking Niche
Business features on the BlackBerry Bold remain excellent, but RIM devices are clearly losing ground to competitors.
3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: May 21
Every entrepreneur needs a mentor; turn your intern into a great hire; shared work space.
How to Improve Your Company's Culture
There's so much talk about company 'culture' it's easy to be cynical. But it does exist, and it is important for your business success.

Vermont Company News

National Top Stories

Europe's 'New Austerity' -- The Cheesecake Diet
A 'balanced approach' ensures enslavement by the bankers.
Diamond Foods 'White Knight' Could Be a Stalking Horse
Diamond Foods shareholders remain skeptical even after Oaktree Capital's $225 million investment.
Super PACs Show Labor for Obama, CEOs for Romney
Super PAC filings in April show that the biggest Obama backers were labor unions, while CEOs were tops for Romney supporters.
Stocks Plunge on Eurozone Disarray
The prospect of Greece leaving the single-currency bloc is driving tumultuous trading across asset classes.
Apple Roundup: Design Boss's 'Most Important Work,' Siri, Patent Problems
Jony Ive says current projects are the most significant yet.

Business Technology

HP reports its second-quarter results after market close on Wednesday, hot on the heels of Dell's disappointing numbers and Cisco's weak guidance.

Apple Roundup: Design Boss's 'Most Important Work,' Siri, Patent Problems
Jony Ive says current projects are the most significant yet.
HP, Intel, Microsoft: Dow Midday Movers
These tech stocks are leading the Dow lower midday Wednesday.
Should You Buy Pandora Ahead of Earnings?
If the forward-looking narrative remains intact, whatever happens this quarter ultimately means very little to long-term investors.
Facebook Flap Overblown -- Massive Growth Lies Ahead
Despite the brouhaha surrounding Facebook's IPO, the social network has plenty to offer investors.
Surviving Dell in an Apple World
Dell gaps lower after a disappointing earnings release.