2013 Trends

Your New Year Small Business Checklist

By Nellie Akalp - Jan 16, 2013 - 9 Comments

If you own or manage a small business, the end of the year is the time to get your business into shape. Gyms and athletic clubs tend to get more crowded at that time of year from those enacting their New Year’s resolutions of weight loss, but what about your business? Here’s a checklist of … Read More

17 Hot Industries to Watch in 2013

By The Young Entreprene… - Jan 8, 2013 - 9 Comments

The smartest entrepreneurs don't emulate trends -- they set them. In 2013, with both rapid technological advances (NFC, anyone?) and policy changes on the horizon, startup founders are looking ahead to figure out how, and where, to position their offerings so they can see the biggest … Read More

5 Small Business Trends for 2013

By Rieva Lesonsky - Jan 3, 2013 - 12 Comments

Tis the season to make predictions. If my crystal ball is working, 2013 is going to be a good year for small businesses. The economy (fiscal “cliff” threat notwithstanding) seems to be on track for a stronger recovery in 2013, buoyed by consumer confidence and more Americans going back to … Read More

Internet Marketing Trends For 2013

By Lisa Barone - Jan 2, 2013 - 28 Comments

A new year is coming. And with it comes a chance for business owners and marketers to evaluate what they’re doing, uncover what’s not working, and focus on the new trends that are worth their attention. As 2013 approaches, below are five Internet marketing trends for small business owners to … Read More

Key Payment Factors to Ensure a Successful Future

By Brian Goudie - Dec 25, 2012 - 3 Comments

There’s no doubt that commerce is undergoing a complete and rapid transformation. Whether examining changes to the regulatory business landscape or innovations in point-of-sale (POS) solutions, 2012 was a landmark year for the payments industry. While many factors continue to contribute to the … Read More

Financial Management Trends And Tactics

By Denise O'Berry - Dec 20, 2012 - 10 Comments

Is it really time to turn the corner on a new year again? Things move so quickly these days, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, even if you’re sitting still. But we know that small business owners like you don’t sit still - can’t sit still - or your business will die. The good news is there … Read More

Hot Social Media Tools For 2013

By Ilana Bercovitz - Dec 18, 2012 - 16 Comments

Pinterest emerged as the social media darling of 2012. According to this Nielsen report, Pinterest had the largest year-over-year increase in audience and time spent of any social network, across PC, mobile web and apps. As if that wasn't enough to prove the social network has staying power, … Read More

Small Business SEO Trends to Keep an Eye On

By Tom Demers - Dec 17, 2012 - 40 Comments

As we approach the end of the year it’s obviously a nice time to take stock and make sure all your logistical ducks are in a row, and that’s true of SEO and online marketing as well. Lots of smart folks have already made some really interesting predictions and talked about key factors to … Read More

5 Trends in Coupon Marketing for 2013

By Shashi Bellamkonda - Dec 16, 2012 - 19 Comments

The first time I heard about Groupon was from a small business owner -- Surfy Rahman, co-owner of Indique Heights in Washington DC. in 2009. He mentioned it as a user and not as a business owner. Since then the coupon offers or Group-buying space has evolved a lot. The companies in this space … Read More

Top Franchise Trends for 2013

By Joel Libava - Dec 13, 2012 - 18 Comments

2013 could turn out to be a terrific year to enter the world of franchise business ownership. If you’re thinking about exploring the idea of being your own boss, three things are in your favor if you decide to move forward. 1: Commercial Space Availability A lot of businesses have had to … Read More

Content Marketing Trends to Adopt in 2013

By Ann Smarty - Dec 11, 2012 - 32 Comments

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and before long 2012 will be behind us. Sure, there is a lot of talk about the end of the world coming in December. But I think it is safe to assume that most of us believe we will be ringing in the new year as usual, and going about our lives in … Read More

4 Green Business Trends for 2013

By Kelly Spors - Dec 9, 2012 - 5 Comments

It used to be enough to adopt a highway, recycle in the break room and install a few energy-efficient light bulbs. But businesses now must take ambitious steps if they want to be seen as sustainability leaders and join the big leagues. Consider that about two-thirds of all Fortune 500 companies now … Read More