From: About.com on Sat, Nov 07 2009 3:37 AM

A kitchen sponge makes a great home for germs, mold, and bacteria. So you’ll want to sterilize your sponges to keep them clean and smelling fresh. Learn how to sterilize a sponge without using harsh, unnatural chemicals.

From: About.com on Fri, Nov 06 2009 3:36 AM

Conserving water in your home is a great way to help and planet and your savings account. Learn a few simple tips on how you can save water around the home and keep your water bill down to a manageable level.

From: About.com on Thu, Jul 16 2009 3:07 AM

While a credit card may seem like a good idea, you want to make sure it will help you build credit instead of destroy it. Find out what you should consider before you sign your name on the dotted line.

From: About.com on Wed, Apr 15 2009 12:32 PM

Your dining room set up doesn’t just create a mood in the restaurant - it also affects the way your staff functions as well as the customer's comfort and overall dining experience. See what you should consider in your restaurant set up.

From: About.com on Sat, Apr 04 2009 11:35 AM

Creating a menu is a process that involves many factors, from seasonality to cost to customer demand. Learn what executive chef Brian Young from Tavern on the Green has to say about creating menus for different functions.

From: About.com on Tue, Mar 03 2009 10:57 AM

A great business card can be flashy, fun, and memorable, but also needs to balance in professional and informative. See how to design your own business card so that it incorporates the most important elements that leave a lasting impression.

From: About.com on Sat, Feb 28 2009 10:23 AM

If your home business is beginning to take over your actual home, then setting aside an actual office space might be the answer. See how to set work and life boundaries by creating a functional home office.

From: About.com on Thu, Feb 26 2009 9:10 AM

To give a competitive edge to your business, it is essential that you have a functional and pleasing website that promotes your services clearly and professionally. See how to build your own business website from scratch.

From: About.com on Thu, Feb 12 2009 8:23 AM

From business types to tax laws to securing funding, your head might just be spinning before you ever open your doors. Let CPA Ralph Jarmon walk you through the basics of small business financing.

From: About.com on Thu, Feb 12 2009 8:23 AM

From business types to tax laws to securing funding, your head might just be spinning before you ever open your doors. Let CPA Ralph Jarmon walk you through the basics of small business financing.

From: About.com on Wed, Feb 11 2009 8:14 AM

Small business owner Rachel Bitan talks about the importance and mechanisms of creating a strong and memorable company through business branding. See these tips for successful business branding.

From: About.com on Wed, Feb 11 2009 8:14 AM

Marketing your small business is an essential step toward success, but does this mean you need to hire a publicist? And where do you start out? Learn the baby steps toward DIY marketing from small business owner Kimberly Reiner.

From: About.com on Wed, Feb 11 2009 8:14 AM

Marketing your small business is an essential step toward success, but does this mean you need to hire a publicist? And where do you start out? Learn the baby steps toward DIY marketing from small business owner Kimberly Reiner.

From: About.com on Wed, Feb 11 2009 8:14 AM

Building a network for your small business not only gets the word out there, but also brings in new clientele and opportunity. See how boxing gym owner Terry Claybon has used networking to grow his business and visualize success.

From: About.com on Wed, Feb 11 2009 8:14 AM

Building a network for your small business not only gets the word out there, but also brings in new clientele and opportunity. See how boxing gym owner Terry Claybon has used networking to grow his business and visualize success.

From: About.com on Wed, Feb 11 2009 8:14 AM

Starting your own business has its own set of challenges, but they’re not all the ones that you'd think. Doctors Bedessian and Ghessi share their experiences with staring their own wellness care practice.

From: About.com on Thu, Jan 22 2009 7:22 AM

Freelancers have a lot to keep track of, but that doesn’t mean tax time should be a total headache. See how you can organize your income and expense files so doing your taxes will be a breeze.

From: About.com on Thu, Jan 22 2009 7:22 AM

Financial software like Quicken can help you organize your finances and keep everything up to date. See how to track tax deductions in Quicken so that you are ready come tax time.

From: About.com on Fri, Jan 16 2009 5:36 PM

Although there’s no guarantee, there are a few ways to minimize your chances of getting and paying for traffic tickets. Always drive safely, and use these tips in the chance that you get one.

From: About.com on Fri, Jan 16 2009 5:35 PM

Doug Stevens, CEO and Co-Founder of Vibrant Media, and Gabe Greenberg, Vice President Strategic Relations of Vibrant Media, discuss users' need for control in the new media environment.