Small businesses are pushing for Congressional leaders to back a part of the tax code that allows them to write off part or all of the money they spend on new equipment to expand or maintain their business.
Everyone seems to be on social media, at least on one platform. Finding someone to fill a job opening at your small business on one or more of these sites seems like a natural thing to do. Here are thing to do and not do when scouring social sites to find the right person for your company.
Small Business Trends was able to get an exclusive insider look at Skype for Business, a new tool from Microsoft that offers more functionality to the traditional VOiP service you may already be accustomed to using.
Your small business is growing and you're in need of some extra help to get all your work done. Hiring an employee may just not be feasible at the moment, either. Luckily, freelancers are everywhere these days and there are plenty of sources to find the help you need AND keep your costs low.
eBay is testing a subscription-based free shipping program that could eventually rival similar retailers like Amazon and Walmart.
New research commissioned by GoDaddy reveals that more than half of all small businesses in the U.S. -- a total of 55 percent -- do not have a website. Why is it important to have a website for your small business? Most startups include a site as part of their initial plans; that's why.
If you think running a small business means mandatory all-nighters all the time and disrupting your entire life just to keep the operation going, think again. There are plenty of ways to strike a balance to be successful and at peace at the same time.
A new contest from MyBlogU encourages Internet entrepreneurs to create a new blog from scratch and build its traffic with help from MyBlogU. The winner -- based on traffic data -- will get a one-on-one coaching session with MyBlogU experts to double the site's traffic.
The Pew Research Center reports on the new trend that may eventual eclipse social media. Here are some numbers on the growing popularity of social messaging app. What will this trend mean for your business?
GoDaddy is following the trend of website companies offering more add-ons to their services available to small businesses. The company has unveiled a trio of services that small businesses can use to boost their Web presence and integrate their sites more into their daily operations.
You don't have to be in the office or in the midst of brainstorming session with your team to get great ideas. Sometimes a leisurely lunch, a trip to your favorite destination or a nice afternoon walk can do the trick. You never know where o when inspiration will strike.
When you're deciding to expand your small business, one of your most momentous decisions will be to hire your first sales rep. These insider tips, including numbers and lessons learned, will help minimize the risks inherent in hiring a salesperson to increase your all-important sales revenue.
