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May 2006 Archive

Blog Carnival Roundup #1
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Begining this week, I will do a full roundup of my favorite blog carnival posts. There are several carnivals that feature great posts on the topic of finance, investing and business, that I don’t want to limit my list to just the Carnival of the Capitalists.

What is a Blog Carnival?

My fpersonal post collection:

Managing
Predictably Unpredictable (Part 1)
Why Should I Help You?
Too Much of a Good Thing?

Career
3 Questions for Your Prospective Boss
Give Value First
Breakthrough Manifesto (Part 1)
Be the Best

Personal Finance
The Role of Financial Advisors (Part 1)
Gas Price Tips
How the Middle Class Can Get Back on Solid Financial Ground
Ten good rules-of-thumb for investing
Making Early Retirement Happen
Are all the Joneses overspenders?

Blog Carnivals Referenced:
Carnival of the Capitalists #137
Carnival of Personal Finance #49
Carnival of Investing #23
Carnival of Business #5

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Related Buzz Posts:
Investing in Energy
Find a Financial Planner
Overview - How to Write a Business Plan – Part 1 of 8
Why Trump & Kiyosaki Want Us to Be Rich

By Chris Brunner
Thursday, May 25th, 2006 @ 3:28 PM CDT

Blog Carnivals |
Carnival of the Capitalists 136
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This week’s edition (#136) of the Carnival of the Capitalists can be found at The Virtual Handshake.

About the Carnival of the Capitalists
What is a Blog Carnival?

My personal favorites list from the CotC #136:

General Business
Entrepreneurship Gap
Ultimate 2006 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting Guide

Marketing
What Do Simple Folk Do?
Starbucks = Coffee
Creative Ideas for Businesses
Advertising and Customer Service

Personal Finance
Time for medical check ups

Other Blog Carnivals of Interest:
Carnival of Personal Finance #48
Carnival of Investing #22
Carnival of Business #4

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Related Buzz Posts:
Direct Mail Marketing Tips (1 of 2)
Funding Options for Small Business
Ideas to Generate Business on Valentine’s Day
Investing in Energy

By Chris Brunner
Wednesday, May 17th, 2006 @ 8:23 AM CDT

Blog Carnivals |
Carnival of the Capitalists 135
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This week’s edition (#135) of the Carnival of the Capitalists can be found at Harshly Mellow.

About the Carnival of the Capitalists
What is a Blog Carnival?

My personal favorites list from the CotC #135:

General Business
Field Reports: Breakthroughs and Being Swept Away
What is your competitive advantage?
The Real Secret Of Business Success
Why Business Needs More Geeks
The Art of Sales

Investing
Meeting of Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders
Investing in Energy

Personal Finance
How Much Did You Pay in Taxes?

Entreprenuership
Resources for Young Entreprenuers
The Importance of a Good Business Name
Developing People Skills

Miscellaneous
Reckoning the Odds of Recession
The Mom Calculator

Other Blog Carnivals of Interest:

Carnival of Personal Finance #47
Carnival of Investing #21
Carnival of Business #3

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Related Buzz Posts:
Investing in Energy
Find a Financial Planner
Personal Savings in Decline
IRS to Audit S-Corporations

By Chris Brunner
Monday, May 8th, 2006 @ 4:35 PM CDT

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Managing Business Cash Flow
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Cash flow can be the lifeblood of any company large or small. Unfortunately many small business owners neglect to manage their cash flow properly.

Here are some tips from PowerHomeBiz.com on how to manage home business cash flow:

• Collect Payments Quickly
• Deposit Checks Fast
• Have a Super Tight Accounts Receivable Policy
• Disburse Your Money Slowly
• No Extra Money in Your Bank Account
• Get an Account Analysis Statement
• Inventory is Not Cash
• Don’t Forget Continuity Sales
• Licensing Agreements

Recommended Reading:

• Entreprenuer.com - How to Better Manage Your Cash Flow
• Inc.com - Cash Management Basics
• C.P.A. - Understanding, Planning & Managing Cash Flow

Related Buzz Posts:
Avoiding Cash Flow Mistakes
Small Business Scams
IRS Payments by Credit Card
Funding Request & Financial Information - How to Write a Business Plan – Part 5 of 8

By Chris Brunner
Thursday, May 4th, 2006 @ 5:47 PM CDT

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Carnival of the Capitalists 134
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This week’s edition (#134) of the Carnival of the Capitalists can be found at Interim Thoughts.

About the Carnival of the Capitalists
What is a Blog Carnival?

My personal favorites list from the CotC #134:

People
Lessons From Jerks in the Workplace

Investing
Investing in Gas Companies
How to Calculate Your Personal Rate of Return
A few words about Microsoft

Alternative Energy
2006 Hybrid Tax Breaks, Complete Listing
Big Oil Won’t Miss The Coming Alternative Energy Boom

Personal Finance
U.S. Millionaire Count Hits Record — You Could be Next

Entreprenuership
Internet Home Business & Life
The Highway to Success
Getting Ideas from Business Opportunity Magazines

Miscellaneous
The Cost of Not Answering the Phone
Why Golf is Bad for the Boardroom

Other Blog Carnivals of Interest:

Carnival of Personal Finance #46
Carnival of Business #2

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Related Buzz Posts:
Investing in Energy
Personal Savings in Decline
A Newer Way of Avoiding High Energy Bills
Transitions are Like Remodeling

By Chris Brunner
Monday, May 1st, 2006 @ 11:54 AM CDT

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