Economic Development

Business owners everywhere are doing their part to help earthquake victims in Haiti. Here’s how you can too.

Question: What is the real goal of Innovation strategies for most businesses? Answer: Profitable and sustainable Business Growth...

Despite the financial challenges, many entrepreneurs are franchising their businesses, and the experts are cheering them on.

How is your business doing? Have you conducted a business review lately? As the year draws to a close, there is no better time to start planning again - and this invariably means...

Employees may be putting on a brave face but spreading discontent behind the scenes or marking time until they can circulate an updated resume.

If water is the foundation, food is the mortar. Food has a way with people. It holds them, pulls them, and tugs at them. It brings them together

As a small business owner having access to capital continues to be a growing concern during these tough economic times. Learn what banks are looking for when approving a small business credit line...

A recently survey found that we might actually be headed toward a double dip recession.

What’s on the horizon for franchising in 2010? The IFA has answers in its just-released Franchise Business Economic Outlook 2010.

Other than accepting credit cards we find our businesses extending credit terms to customers as a way to increase sales and build customer loyalty.Learn how to reduce customer late payments, defaults, and improve...

Community-based organizations and national lending provide funding possibilities.

Mobile isn't having a good year.

GSMA has announced that it is working with the Climate Group to find ways that the mobile telecommunications industry can help to reduce waste and cut carbon emissions

This week's list, brought to you by Small Business Trends and Smallbiztechnology.com, has some great opportunities to learn and connect with fellow small business owners - both in person and online.