Over 100,000 people have died in Haiti as a result of last week's earthquake. You have seen the devastation, chaos, and destruction. You know that the survivors need food and water now, and a lot of ongoing help in the months to come. You're ready to give what you can.

Some of Sterck Kulik O'Neill's team members have donated to the California Nurses Foundation disaster relief fund to help send medical workers to the country. Others have given money to the Red Cross and to Presidents Clinton and Bush's relief effort. Many other legitimate organizations have jumped in to help get aid to those in horrific distress.

Of course, scammers are starting up their own attempts to profit from other people's misery. They're setting up phony charities that look real on the Internet.

You can give today (tomorrow, and whenever you can) and know that your money will be used wisely by clicking on the link above to the Nurses' Foundation. Or, pick an effective organization listed on Google's Haiti relief page.

Successful retailing during a downturn means taking stock of your store's appeal to the senses, providing smarter service and never, ever letting your promotional wheels grind to a halt.

Read our tips to help your business grow... even in this down economy.

Companies that do a lot of business with other businesses are particularly worried about the business slump.

In addition to tending to your clients, you also have to make sure that the other business is going to pay you.

Don't miss a danger signal that would warn you about a client's problem.

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