January 2011 | Page 2 of 12 | Small Business Trends

Small Business News: Your Money Management

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 28, 2011 - 2 Comments

Sometimes building a successful business is about more than just a dynamite marketing campaign and health sales. It can also have to do with how entrepreneurs manage their money. Be aware, how you approach finance from initial investment to growing your cash flow and beyond does make difference. … Read More

SBA Expands ‘e200’ Emerging Leaders Initiative; Maintains Focus on Underserved Communities

By Marie Hernan - Jan 28, 2011 - 1 Comment

Washington (PRESS RELEASE – January 28, 2011) - The U.S. Small Business Administration will expand the e200 Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative to eight new cities and communities in 2011. The expansion means the successful program will be available to entrepreneurs in 27 cities … Read More

One on One: Michael Wu of Lithium Technologies

By Brent Leary - Jan 28, 2011 - 3 Comments

Welcome to another in our One on One series of conversations with some of the most thought-provoking entrepreneurs, authors and experts in business today. Michael Wu, Principal Scientist of Analytics at Lithium Technologies, spoke with Brent Leary in this interview. Wu’s job is to "dig into the … Read More

Reaction to the News Is Mixed

By Mark Anderson - Jan 28, 2011 - 2 Comments

This cartoon was actually inspired by an earlier cartoon of mine: "Reaction to the news was mixed, largely because we asked more than one person." I'd run across it while doing some work on my site, and the word "mixed" all of a sudden popped out at me, suggesting mixing ingredients for a … Read More

Business Development Program, The Workshop at Macy’s, Now Accepting Applications

By Marie Hernan - Jan 28, 2011 - 3 Comments

New York (PRESS RELEASE – January 28, 2011) - In an effort to help bolster up-and-coming enterprises, Macy's (NYSE:M) announced the creation of a one-of-a-kind program covering the business of fashion - The Workshop at Macy's. Setting the stage for retail business innovation, The Workshop at … Read More

Small Business News: Improving Your Blogging and Social Media

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 27, 2011 - 12 Comments

Improving your blogging and social media efforts can be the key to building any small business. No matter who your customers, suppliers or partners are, no matter what business you are in or what you sell, there's a good bet you can expand your business online. And the best way for you to reach out … Read More

All-Expense Paid Mentoring and Coaching Event Awarded to Six Aspiring MVEs

By Marie Hernan - Jan 27, 2011 - 1 Comment

Los Angeles, California (PRESS RELEASE - January 27, 2011) – Vetrepreneur Success Intensive (VSI), founded and supported by some of the most highly experienced and successful vetrepreneurs in the country, announced the results of a nationwide contest for aspiring military veteran entrepreneurs. A … Read More

2011 Small Business Marketing Forecast

By Anita Campbell - Jan 27, 2011 - 13 Comments

Let’s talk about 2011 marketing trends. You may be saying to yourself, “The year has just begun--how can there be a trend already?” In November 2010, Ad-ology Research surveyed 752 small businesses owners in order to study “their attitude toward advertising.” This annual study … Read More

Is a False Sense of Urgency Hurting Your Business?

By Diane Helbig - Jan 27, 2011 - 9 Comments

A couple of weeks ago a woman in the LinkedIn group Small Biz Nation started a discussion about time management strategies. She said that she opens her e-mail first thing in the morning. I mentioned that one time management strategy is to only check your e-mail twice a day. I’ve noticed that I … Read More

Kauffman Labs Unveils Inaugural Class of Education Ventures Program

By Marie Hernan - Jan 27, 2011 - Leave a Comment

Kansas City, Missouri (PRESS RELEASE – January 27, 2011) – Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation today announced the selection of its inaugural class of the Education Ventures Program, which will immerse 25 aspiring entrepreneurs in an intensive, hands-on program designed to catalyze the … Read More

Small Business News: Taxing Our Small Businesses

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 26, 2011 - 2 Comments

Taxing small business is an important issue, especially in tough economic times. Small businesses hold the key to economic recovery so lower taxes for everyone would only speed the return to economic prosperity. As many small businesses know, lower taxes not only on business but on consumers would … Read More

Biz 2.0 Crossover Introduced for Efficient Small Business Online Bill Payment Solution

By Marie Hernan - Jan 26, 2011 - Leave a Comment

Monett, Missouri (PRESS RELEASE – January 26, 2011) - Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: JKHY), a leading provider of computer systems and electronic payment solutions primarily for financial services organizations, today announced that its iPay Technologies division has introduced Biz … Read More