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March Madness usually means one thing at the office—distractions. According to outplacement firm Challenger Gray & Christmas, companies lose millions of hours each year when their employees tune into games or place bets on gambling sites during working hours. Here's how to keep your workers focused this month.

Every workplace environment has its own set of challenges, but they become even more unique when you work with family.  

No matter what size your business is, you need to be ready to handle and crisis should one arise  

We’re highlighting small businesses from around the country as nominated by you, our readers. If your favorite small business is using Twitter to communicate with customers, let us know about it @fbsmallbiz with the hashtag #mysbc, and it may be featured as an upcoming Small Business of the Day.

Work flexibility is a priority for young professionals and employers are taking note. 

While April is the most important month of the tax season, January and early February are also important because that’s when you will receive tax documents--but what happens if you don't receive them?

American employers dont give enough time off and American employees dont take enough time off.

The subculture of coffee shop workers is growing, but it’s certainly not for everybody.

Here is some advice from members of the Young Entrepreneur Council on what costs entrepreneurs often forget to budget for.

Last month the House Appropriations Committee passed legislation cutting the IRS’s budget by $600 million, so now it’s time for the agency to review its current budget carefully and cut waste. Who knows, maybe other federal agencies will follow suit.

Founder says these cards ‘aren’t for Grandma, or the kids.’

Don't just sit around waiting for Congress to get their act together regarding the fiscal cliff and potential tax expirations. Take these nine steps to prep your finances now. 

There are many tax benefits and credits that military members should be aware of and use.

There are many tax benefits and credits that military members should be aware of and use.

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) was named Mitt Romney’s running mate this week, and according to one poll the announcement didn't appear to help or hurt the GOP presidential hopeful as far as the small-business vote is concerned.

According to a recent survey from Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, “CFO Matters: Tax Perspectives Survey Highlights,” both large and small-business CFOs rank certainty in the tax code as more important than a reduction in corporate tax rates.

The end may be near for consumers who shop in a traditional brick-and-mortar retail setting to find exactly what they need and then hop online to make the actual purchase to avoid paying taxes.

When it comes to paying the bills, be sure to read the fine print, and never accept free products over the phone. Knowing the type of scams out there is a first line of defense, but the small business also should have internal controls in place.

Tax season might seem far away, but it has a certain way of creeping up on us and it will be here before we know it. Here are some tips for female tax filers to eliminate some of the angst out of preparing taxes.

The April 17 deadline has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean you can stop thinking about your taxes for next filing season.