
New York (PRESS RELEASE – May 27, 2011) – Many small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) still look to their banks first for working capital, according to Capital Access Network’s (CAN) Spring 2011 edition of the Small Business Barometer. However, only 34 percent have actually obtained a…

If you think starting a small business takes elaborate planning and an investment equivalent to a small small family fortune, think again. Many businesses can be started anytime at all with a good idea and the commitment to see it through. Here’s more news for your small business in our daily…

Fort Worth, Texas (PRESS RELEASE – May 26, 2011) – In connection with the annual National Small Business Week, American Airlines has released the results of a recent online survey of more than 2,600 employees of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The survey offers compelling…

In this economy, whatever you can do to get a leg up makes all the difference. For the self employed, it’s hard to compete on price or offerings, so sometimes it’s just being a little smarter than the competition that wins the business.
The National Association for the Self Employed…

In Killing Giants: 10 Strategies to Topple the Goliath in Your Industry, I wrote about how smart, nimble companies out-maneuver the giants they face – and how shifting the playing field is a core strategy for anyone fighting above their weight class.
Barnes & Noble’s decision to launch a…

Herndon, Virginia (PRESS RELEASE – May 26, 2011) – Network Solutions, the leader in small business Internet solutions is creating a frenzy of “mobile” activity for BlogWorld attendees. Beyond launching its nsMobile suite of products at BlogWorld Expo, New York (May 25-26th, Javits…

Blogging and social media are the backbone of small business online marketing today. Here are some nuggets of wisdom to pass on about the best use of these tools including how they can boost your brand and transform your SMB. Enjoy!
Blogging
5 reasons your business needs a blog. You’ve heard…

As summer draws near, thoughts turn to lazy vacations. But not for more than half of small business owners. According to the 2011 American Express OPEN Small Business Vacation Monitor, only 46% of U.S. small biz owners plan to take a summer vacation this year.
That’s pathetic.
Consider,…

Bellevue, Washington (PRESS RELEASE – May 25, 2011) – DataSphere Technologies, a provider of hyper-local web technology and sales solutions for media companies, recently announced the launch of a new events calendar in 22 markets across the US including Seattle, Denver and Washington DC.…

With Memorial Day on the horizon, now seems an appropriate time to report on a new study out from the SBA’s Office of Advocacy that examined entrepreneurship among military veterans. Factors Affecting Entrepreneurship among Veterans found that veterans are at least 45 percent more likely, and…