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Having a good idea is great, unless it's distracting you from an important task. Rex shares one of his own tricks for dealing with distractions while getting stuff done. ...

Artists with art to vend often face the perplexing problem of where to sell their wares online. Blogger Jason Fitzpatrick analyzed the marketplace for, well, marketplaces and offers his top five picks. ...

Karol Gajda, guest posting on zenhabits.com, has authored a succinct and excellent guide for beginners starting a small on-line business. His post is absolutely worth the 7 minutes you'll invest in reading it, even if your business isn't primarily on-line or that small. ...

As a performer, the perils of picking a stage name are plenty. Read about the decisions of pop performers and bands as they struggled to find their perfect name. ...

  The Internal Revenue Service sends millions of letters and notices to taxpayers every year. Here are eight things taxpayers should know about IRS notices – just in case one shows up in your mailbox. Don’t panic. Many of these letters can be dealt with simply and painlessly. There are a number of reasons why ...

Here are five tips for making sure your tax records are in tip-top shape. ...

Questions about your tax return after you file it? Here are several useful answers. ...

Although you can't avoid paying the piper altogether, here are three alternative payment methods to minimize the sting of a large tax bill. ...

Not all tax-exempt organizations may accept charitable contributions! ...

Self-imposed panic states can work wonders for a rush of creativity, but beware the Panicky Muse. ...