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Small Business Sales Still Below Pre-Recession Levels: What to Do

As a small business owner, you’ve weathered the storm of the recession. But if you’re finding your sales have still not fully recovered or returned to pre-recession levels, you’re not alone. In this roundup, we look at sales numbers and news from the small business community and…

 

 

Demand for Video Among Small Businesses Continues to Grow

Small businesses continue to jump on the video bandwagon. We’ll look at the trends for video marketing, examine the opportunities your small business has to shine with online video, and offer some tips and ideas you might consider to get started with video today. Read on: YouTube…

The Latest in Small Business Financing Options

Starting a business requires financing. Today there may be as many funding sources as ever, yet finding the money needed to start or even expand a business can be tricky. Our roundup of news and tips should help all entrepreneurs navigate the complicated world of small business financing and end up…

Small Biz Web Hosting: Recent Developments and Options

It goes without saying:  your small business needs an online presence. But figuring out where to host it and how to choose hosting is easier said than done.  Web hosting options are often described in highly technical terms. Figuring out the best choice can feel like making your way through a…

Are You Hiring For Your Small Business?

Are you hiring for your small business? If you’re like other small business owners, your hiring may have slowed a bit last month. Here are some of the reasons and some additional information on the state of small business hiring. Hiring Slows Majority of small businesses aren’t hiring…

Startup Tech Bubble Talk Is Everywhere, But Not All Agree

Is there a tech startup bubble waiting to burst out there? Truth be told, everyone has a different take. Keep using standard good business sense, though, and many experts believe you don’t need to worry. Here are some additional thoughts on the bubble and the possible burst. Bubble…

National Small Business Week is Coming: Look for Big Things in May!

Can you feel the excitement? National Small Business Week is coming beginning May 20. It will be an opportunity for folks all across the US to celebrate small businesses and, of course, for small businesses to learn about added resources as well. Follow what’s happening in our small business…

The Truth About Pinterest for Your Small Business

The new social media site Pinterest has some definite benefits for small business, but be aware there are some negative aspects too. Like many other tools, it has pros and cons you should understand before getting started. New Frontier Tips for new tools. Here’s an introductory look at how…

Small Business in a Tizzy Over Big Google Changes?

The latest Google shakeup, called the Penguin update, has some online small business owners scratching their heads. The purpose, experts say, is to punish over-optimization, but what does the change really mean in practice and what specifically does it mean for your business? Don’t panic!…

Everybody Claims to Represent Small Business This Election Year

Hey, we know the small business community is diverse, that small business owners all hold very different viewpoints and come from very different perspectives. That’s why it’s amazing how many people try to speak for us come election time. Below are just some of the examples. But just as…

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