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Tap into the "hidden job market." Use your network of friends, colleagues, classmates, family and friends of friends to tap into the 50 to 75 percent of available jobs that are not advertised. Gather information and possibly referrals in informational or networking interviews.

Don't just read the want ads and send out resumes. Network! Networking is the key to a successful job search. As you network, enlist helpers who will let you tap into their own networks.

Early in the planning process, the founder of a new business should decide what kind of company to have. Should it be a sole proprietorship? What about a corporation? Maybe a partnership or an LLC? What are the differences and the characteristics?

City folks who live in apartments often have trouble choosing an appropriate dog for the urban lifestyle. Here are some small, medium-sized and large dogs that make good companions for city dwellers.

Dog lovers who have allergies often have trouble finding a pet that won't trigger an allergic reaction. Here are five breeds of dogs that shed very little and are considered to be "safe" for people with allergies.

State treasurers in the U.S. and their equivalents in some Canadian provinces are holding billions of dollars worth of lost or forgotten cash. If you think you might have forgotten to close a bank account or collect a security deposit during one of your moves, there are ways to inqu

ATMs - automated teller machines - aren't just for bank lobbies any more. Entrepreneurs are making money operating their own ATM networks. Business owners are placing them on their premises and seeing increases in business. Take a look at this business opportunity.

Remembering to thank a loyal customer in writing for his business can go a long way toward building a solid relationship. A job candidate will increase her chances of landing a job by sending the interviewer a nice note after the meeting. These are but two examples of situations at work where a simple thank-you note can make a difference.

When investors review business plans, they try to gain insights about the new company's management team. For example - how do they solve problems? Have they made a financial commitment to the start-up? How well do they know their potential customers?