By Small Business Edito… - May 21, 2010 -

The headline above was once the catch phrase of legendary comic Joan Rivers. But as small business owners we all need the opportunity to talk about our businesses. And sometimes to hear some hard truths as well. In this edition of the Small Business Trends Roundup we look at some things all small …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 20, 2010 -

Do you want to leave the rat race behind? Believe it or not, this is often the motivation some express when leaving the daily grind of a nine-to-five job working for someone else into the world of small business. Little do they know that often the pressures of entrepreneurship can equal or exceed …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 19, 2010 -

Like the old song says, the times are changing but small business and entrepreneurship has always thrived on change. Often more agile and imaginative than huge corporations, they scout the shifting landscape for new opportunities often being the first to create new jobs and sometimes whole new …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 18, 2010 -

What is the state of small business? Unlike the State of the Union, we need a report more than once a year and here is the latest. A recovery is coming, distinguishing your business remains key and there are lots of new trends out there for you to be inspired about (or worry about, take your pick.) …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 17, 2010 -

Small business takes many forms from bricks and mortar to online and digital. The possible approaches are equally diverse and depend on the specifics of your business. The following tidbits and tactics come from a variety of sources too, but our hope is that they will help you right now, where …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 14, 2010 -

Believe it or not, your small business has an edge. No, you might not be as well-funded, well-connected or even as well-established as the big guys. But something convinced you to go out on your own. Something convinced you that you could compete. You are smaller, more agile, more adaptable than …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 13, 2010 -

We know. We know. You've come across a gazillion Websites all proclaiming they can help you make your small business better. The wonder of the Internet is also its curse. So many choices, so little time. And time is often the one commodity you can't afford to spend unwisely. So today we've worked …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 12, 2010 -

So, if you haven't already noticed, the technopreneurs are here to stay. In fact, they're, as we suggest in our headline, "on the rise". Whether it's the high school senior serial entrepreneur or the small business owner who has figured out how to harvest the resources of Google or Microsoft's …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 11, 2010 -

Startup may be the most challenging part of running a small business. While enthusiasm is high, resources and experience are limited. But startup is also a critical time for seeing that the right business is created, one that will be sustainable and stand the test of time. In this edition of the …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 10, 2010 -

In a world dominated by online activity, Search Engine Optimization has become a necessary weapon in every small business owner's arsenal. Still, it remains a mystery to many small business owners, entrepreneurs and even some marketers. Like many aspects of starting and operating a small business, …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 7, 2010 -

Sure you want to grow your business, increase your fans, introduce new products and services, go boldly where no small business has gone before. But let's not forget the importance of those customers you already have. Remember, keeping them happy and coming back for more will always be easier and …
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By Small Business Edito… - May 6, 2010 -

Small business is the true engine of economic development and job growth. And today plenty of people, either dislocated in layoffs, finding it difficult to find the right kind of employment in a tough economy or simply yearning to strike out on their own can find some difficulties...but also some …
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