Small Business News

Passionate Fans Drive In-N-Out-Burger Success

By Small Business Edito… - Feb 5, 2013 - 3 Comments

Passionate fans drive one well-loved burger chain's success. In-N-Out-Burger has grown to 280 restaurants in fives states and is worth in excess of $1 billion dollars. However, the privately held chain still operates on something common to many smaller businesses, the love of its … Read More

Business Leadership Brings Changes at Yahoo!

By Small Business Edito… - Feb 4, 2013 - 1 Comment

Business leadership is bringing changes to Yahoo! The company's new CEO is introducing unique ideas and giving the employees a sense of purpose once again. Great leadership can transform your business too. Give it a try! Business Leadership Brings Results More money. CEO Marissa Mayer is already … Read More

Customer Demand Brings Back J.C. Penney Sales

By Small Business Edito… - Feb 1, 2013 - 2 Comments

Customer demand is bringing back J.C. Penney Sales. Innovation is great for any business, but when that innovation upsets your customers, it's time to put customer experience first. Here's more about the lesson J.C. Penney learned the hard way and the one every business must learn in the end, … Read More

Business Buying Tips Inspired By Sale of Twinkies

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 31, 2013 - 1 Comment

Business buying tips - yep, you can get them from the sale of Twinkies. No, not from selling the Twinkies cakes, but from selling the Twinkies brand. Hostess Brands, the company responsible for the famous treat, shut down in November after a baker's strike. Now Hostess is looking to sell … Read More

Business Brand Rocks: Ben & Jerry’s Launches New Flavor

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 30, 2013 - 2 Comments

An iconic business brand rocks with the announcement of its latest product. Ben & Jerry's, the ice cream company known for its outrageous flavors with even more outrageous names always manages to keep its products in the spotlight. See how Ben & Jerry's handles its brilliant branding … Read More

Mobile Business Benefits from AT&T Sales

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 29, 2013 - 2 Comments

Mobile business benefited from a recent rise in AT&T sales. The increase in smartphones and mobile plans means a bigger audience and more opportunity for small businesses. Read on for details on how mobile is changing the way we do business. Mobile Business Demand Increases More mobile phones … Read More

Customer Service Flub Hurts Wal-Mart

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 28, 2013 - Leave a Comment

A customer service flub by Wal-Mart employees has put the retail giant on the front page. Small to medium sized businesses can be hurt just as easily by customer service issues. Make it a priority to keep your customer first and your brand will flourish as a result. Customer Service Faux … Read More

WordPress Company Automattic Buys Popular Synced Note-Taking App

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 25, 2013 - 4 Comments

Online business includes blogging. In fact, what is arguably the most popular form of digital publishing is so inextricably linked to entrepreneurship, its importance is rarely questioned. In this post, we'll look at developments at one of the most popular blog platforms around and talk about blog … Read More

Atari U.S. Files for Chapter 11

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 23, 2013 - Leave a Comment

When a company as iconic as Atari files for Chapter 11, it could be game over, but any business big or small can find itself in legal trouble from time to time. Knowing how to avoid the pitfalls in the first place is the best way to dodge difficulties. We'll look at the Atari case, then go on to … Read More

Blackberry 10 to Debut January 30 at Under $199

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 22, 2013 - 1 Comment

The business tech horizon is morphing again, and as tools and services continue to evolve, so will the possibilities they offer entrepreneurs. What small businesses make of these new tech tools and services depends upon the kinds of products they offer and the customers they are trying to reach. … Read More

SCORE Recognizes Businesses for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 21, 2013 - 2 Comments

We talk a great deal about the practical aspects of starting and running a small business. Perhaps we don't spend enough time thinking about the great values promoted by entrepreneurs and small business owners. As Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed here in the U.S., it may be a good time to … Read More

Wal-Mart Pledges to Hire Veterans, Buy American

By Small Business Edito… - Jan 18, 2013 - 3 Comments

Not all business decisions are made based on the bottom line. Some help build your brand and your company's reputation too. These resources and tips are for every entrepreneur who has ever looked at decisions that go beyond dollars and cents...and also for those who have earnestly been trying to … Read More