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As the economy tanked, so did initiatives encouraging minority franchise ownership. So what is the current state of affairs, and what will the future hold?

No matter what you are selling, follow these key steps to increase your sales client base and your ability to close the deal -- every time!

Knowing how to use your degree and education, and understanding what can be done with it is of greatest importance.

You can learn a lot from the Girl Scouts and you don't even have to be a member — or even female, for that matter. In this case I'm talking about the Girl...

Welcome to the March 2, 2011 edition of best of credit cards and money.

Make no mistake. The process of looking at colleges for your children is big business. After touring Boston this past weekend with my son, there is a lot we can learn in small...

I have to chime in with the naysayers and agree that a 10 percent across the board increase is not the best retention strategy.

These organizations are enabling young people to unlock their entrepreneurial potential.

Bad things can happen to good organizations. What distinguishes the good ones from the bad ones is how they respond when the sauce hits the fan....

Bad things can happen to good organizations. What distinguishes the good ones from the bad ones is how they respond when the sauce hits the fan....

My experience at a smaller, less expensive school indicates that you can learn what you need to, and get out there and be successful -- without spending a great deal of money.

This week's list features some great learning and networking opportunities in the next few months. This list of events, conferences and webinars for growing small businesses and entrepreneurs is brought to you every...

Summer? Slow? Not for small business events - Don’t miss these great events, conferences and webinars for growing companies this summer and fall.

All of us over 30 were brainwashed to essentially do as we were told. Gen Y was raised to question authority and believe in the sovereignty of self.

A recent study by the University of Maryland reveals that only 24% of small business owners are utilizing social media in their marketing arsenal.

"The focus on securing our borders is understandable and necessary. But that can’t continue to be the excuse for avoiding action on immigration reform because it does not begin to address the 12...

Use these tools to build an online community for your business.

The first quarter is approaching its end. How many real leads did you generate?