Small Business Trends

With the healthcare vote looming in Washington this weekend, we’ve gathered some resources to help you figure out what to expect for your small business. Plus enjoy the other great tips, news and information on B2B, innovation, finance, marketing and more in this edition of the small business news roundup from your friends at Small Business Trends.

Health Care

Why the healthcare plan isn’t healthy for your business. Watch the video from the CEO of the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)

Prescription for disaster. An open letter to Congress about how healthcare reform will kill entrepreneurship. Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council

Three out of five microbusinesses oppose health reform legislation.  This survey of microbusinesses with fewer than 10 employees points out that cost is a big concern.   National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)

And from the other side of the argument. Here’s a different viewpoint on healthcare reform.  The impact of the healthcare proposal on small business isn’t really discussed here. Center for American Progress Action Fund

Innovation

Want to innovate? Ask your customers. The best people to talk to about new products are the ones buying them. fuelNet

Introducing Jumo. Social entrepreneurship may soon have a brand new name. LATimes Blogs

Marketing

Less is more. How one T-shirt designer used limited editions to build his brand. Open Forum Innovation

A Twitter primer. If you still haven’t joined up, here’s a guide to what may be one of the simplest and most powerful marketing tools out there. Start Up Your Online Advertising

B2B

The coolest tools for B2B. Tom Pick gives a review of the best Web tools from 2009. Webbiquity

Designing content that sells. Your information should convince clients before you ever speak to them. Marketing Interactions

Workplace Culture

Say no to stress. Is there too much in your small business and what can you do? Bloggertone

Give your employees honest guidance. Even in a down economy, positive (and negative) feedback is key. Winning Workplaces

Finance

Bowling for equity. Follow this entrepreneur’s journey to find the financing for a dream. New Equity Daily

How lean is your business? And what does this really mean about financing.  Dave Concannon

Networking

How large a network does your business need? After keeping his number of connections low, Pat Henry is wondering if maybe he needs more. Small Business Community