
Nominations are now open for the Small Business Book Awards. Go on over and nominate your favorite business book. It’s easy and doesn’t take long.
This is the 4th year we are holding the Awards. They recognize business books of special interest to small businesses and…

Merry Christmas to all Small Business Trends readers.
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All
At this time of the year, we reflect on the many people who read this site, who follow our updates on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, and who we’ve met at events.
Thank you for your support. You make it all…

If you’re looking for information on managing an affiliate program, Affiliate Management Days in San Francisco is designed for you. This event, which will be held March 8-9, 2012, will bring together digital marketing managers, consultants, affiliate program managers (both those who work…

Here in the United States, the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday (officially one of the biggest shopping days of the Christmas Holiday season) is almost upon us.
And just in time we’d like to share our Guide to Business Gift Giving for the Holidays.
We’ve assembled a comprehensive…

On November 16, 2011, Manhattan will be THE business hot spot on the East Coast, when the New York XPO for Business kicks off at the Javits Center. It’s free (yes, we said FREE) to attend.
The schedule is packed with speakers, and the Business Resource Pavilion will have programs and…

See you at BlogWorld later this week (November 3-5, 2011)? If you’re going, let’s be sure to connect. We’re maintaining a fluid schedule this year — visiting with peeps we know, walking the Exhibit hall and best of all — a book signing!
Yes, I will be signing my…

If you’ve ever wondered whether government contracting is right for your business — or you’re already in government contacting and want to make networking connections and learn more about finding government opportunities — then next week’s Victory in Procurement event…

“Get up close and personal with some of Oklahoma’s most savvy, accomplished and successful business leaders for full day of discovery, engagement and fun in a learning module format.”
Sound like fun? Of course it does! Deborah Shane, a Small Business Trends expert, and a speaker,…

Maybe Starbucks can give entrepreneurs more than just a daily jolt of caffeine… perhaps the coffee company can help kick-start small business lending. While the government’s much touted Small Business Lending Fund is widely viewed as a dud, Starbucks has begun its own small business…