Small Business Trends

Small business owners and entrepreneurs are well known for their ability act in the here and now while keeping one eye on the future. Both dreamers and pragmatists they build tomorrow out of the available resources of the here and now. But the present is always changing, with government overhauls and changing trends in technology and consumer preference, so here are some thoughts from key bloggers and news sources about what that future may hold. Here is the small business news roundup for April 7, 2010 from Small Business Trends.

What’s next?

The definition of insanity. Does your business need to try something new? Tweak Your Biz

Talk is cheap. When it comes to innovation, as with so many other things, actions speak louder than words. Open Forum Innovation

Does your business have an “ideas culture?” Here’s one way to keep the creative juices flowing as your business matures. smallbiztechnology.com

Is your product good enough? Why new products don’t have to be perfect to propel your company into the future Software by Rob

Time Management

Too much time on my hands. Small business owners and entrepreneurs are always stressing about too little time but maybe that’s not the problem at all. Karol Zielinski Blog

Health Care

13 big changes. Yep, some of the biggest changes in the healthcare overhaul could affect you and your business. Kiplinger

Marketing

Does your Website have video yet? The question, according to John Joyce, isn’t whether you need it, but how you plan to implement it. The Small BizNest

Is non-marketing the wave of the future? Here’s a look at how social media is changing the way you approach promoting your business. fuelNet

What is an iAd? And what could this rumored new advertising platform mean to small business? Gorilla-Force Blog

Looking for bargains to meet your marketing budget? Here’s some advice when shopping for cost effective solutions. Duct Tape Marketing

Planning your e-mail marketing strategy. Some key ideas about how to more forward with an e-mail marketing campaign. The Rise To The Top

Branding

Being consistent. What the Tiger Woods fiasco can teach every small business person about personal brand. The Sales Blog

Self-Development

Small business owners and entrepreneurs: Is there a difference? And how will the answer affect your business? Grow Smart Business

We have seen the future and it is them. Check out these 27 inspiring young entrepreneurs and how they are reshaping the world. Youngentrepreneur.com

Policy

Here’s why government stimulus is NOT part of the future of small business. And why small business leaders and entrepreneurs need to take back the responsibility for stimulating the economy. National Review Online