Latest Stories for July, 2011
Blogging For The Online Entrepreneur
Blogging is hardly a new trend in business. In fact, blogging and online entrepreneurship have been linked for quite some time. But why is blogging still such an effective tool for your small business even in the age of Facebook and Twitter? For more, read on…
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Corporate Insight Launches Small Business Card Monitor Series
New York (PRESS RELEASE – July 18, 2011) – Corporate Insight announced recently the release of a new series of research reports focused on the credit and charge card offerings currently available to small business owners. On a monthly basis, Corporate Insight, the leader in competitive…
3 Things Small Businesses Can Do to Celebrate Independence
I’ve recently been thinking of the type of businesses we create. Are they setting us free? Or are they simply keeping us too busy, too tired and too disconnected from the most important relationships in our lives?
Below are three things I came up with that small businesses can do to…
Chart of the Week: Most S-Corps are Micro Businesses
Most people think that Subchapter S Corporations tend to be larger small businesses. However data from a study of small business tax compliance led by Donald DeLuca of IBM Global Services show that the vast majority of Subchapter S Corporations are micro-businesses – companies with fewer than…
Sprint Biz App Marketplace Launches to Address Mobile Application Needs
Overland Park, Kansas (PRESS RELEASE – July 18, 2011) – With the dramatic increase in both quantity and accessibility of mobile applications, businesses are struggling to find relevant and meaningful solutions. As an innovative and service-focused company, Sprint (NYSE: S) has partnered…
Best Small Biz Social Management Tips
Are you managing a social media account or research for your business? The fact is, social media can be useful for lots of things beyond just marketing. Want a closer look? No matter what purpose you might use social media for in your SMB, you will need some way to manage the results. Here’s…
OECD Report Finds US Entrepreneurship Climate Favorable Amidst High Bankruptcy Rates
Los Angeles (PRESS RELEASE – July 17, 2011) - According to new data released by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), the US remains a very supportive environment for small businesses, though high failure rates represent a lasting concern.
The report, Entrepreneurship…
What Can Emotions Tell You About Yourself And Your Business?
When you’re in business, the lessons seem to come from every direction – it’s true in life as well. In fact, the more we learn and apply, the better our lives can be – and the more quickly we can move our businesses forward. Here are some quick lessons from three of our Small…
Microsoft and Yell Announce Plans to Offer SMBs Innovative Digital Solutions
Reading, England and Redmond, Washington (PRESS RELEASE – July 17, 2011) - Microsoft Corp. and Yell Group recently announced plans to form a broad, global strategic alliance, taking advantage of their complementary strengths and expertise in the delivery of innovative online advertising and…
Upcoming Small Business Conferences, Events, More
Every other week we compile a list of great events to help you with your business. The following Small Business Events Guide is worth a close look:
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The New York Venture Summit
July 20-21, 2011, New York City
The New York Venture Summit, presented by youngStartup Ventures, is the premier…
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