As with for-profits businesses, non-profits should also have up-to-date, relevant, and accurate business plans. Not only can you set the direction of your organization, but you can also prove to those you are seeking grants from, that you are serious about your request and will use their money...

The business plan is often regarded mainly as a tool used by prospective entrepreneurs to obtain start-up financing.  While this is certainly one of its applications, a clear business plan should act as a viable business model for operations, marketing, and financial management for a business at...

Check out the second issue of our FOCUS ON BUSINESS newsletter.  We introduce our new WinWay resume software, provide resources to make sense of market volatility, and promote a variety of business and investment programs.

It's getting harder these days to stay ahead of the credit card crooks and identity thieves.  Because these theives are becoming more sophisticated, they often go undetected longer and can do serious damage to your accounts.  Here are some scams to watch out for: 

The latest credit card...

"The oil and natural gas we rely on for 75 percent of our energy are running out. In spite of increased effort, domestic production has been dropping steadily at about six percent a year. Imports have doubled in the last five years. Our nation's independence of economic and political action is...