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10 Bloggers Share Great Business Tips for 2013

By Small Business Edito… - Feb 8, 2013 - 8 Comments

The smallest changes in your business can bring huge results. The beginning of a new year is a great time to look at changes that could make your business better. Here 10 bloggers share business tips that could take your company to the next level in 2013. Enjoy! Business Tips to Get … Read More

USPS Cuts Saturday Mail Delivery But Will Continue Package Delivery

By Annie Pilon - Feb 7, 2013 - 3 Comments

For several years, the United States Postal Service has been talking about the possibility of doing away with mail delivery on Saturdays in order to help balance its budget. Congress and the American public have debated whether or not this change could have a negative impact on consumers and … Read More

Yelp Loses Money, But Hits 100 Million Visitors

By Small Business Edito… - Feb 7, 2013 - 3 Comments

Yelp is probably here to stay. Though the company lost an estimated $5.3 million, or $0.08 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2012, that's less than the net loss of $9.1 million, or $0.56 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2011. At the same time, revenue for the quarter was $41.2 million, up 65 … Read More

Entrepreneur Tips Arise from Dell Purchase

By Small Business Edito… - Feb 6, 2013 - 4 Comments

Entrepreneur tips arise from the recently announced buyback of Dell. Founder Michael Dell and global technology investment firm Silver Lake plan to buy the publicly held company for $24 billion in an effort to take it private. The purchase is part of Dell's strategy to streamline the company, … Read More

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