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Social media is now a fundamental part of any marketing strategy, and market data suggests that more and more small businesses are starting to adopt social media as a means to promote their...

Last month I received of my first ever copy of the 2010 IRS Tax Calendar for Small Business and Self-Employed. Half-expecting something akin to an accountant's pocket book, I was pleasantly surprised to...

Back in January 2009, "open government" was the hot topic in Washington, D.C. This week, the spotlight is firmly back on "open government" as a host of federal government agencies including the Department...

For seasonal businesses, knowing how to optimize the lows while riding the highs requires a particularly innovative and diligent entrepreneur at the helm. Seasonal businesses are all around - from garden centers and...

The fitness industry continues to be a lucrative market opportunity for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Despite a crippling recession, the IHRSA (the fitness industry's global association) forecasts that U.S. health club memberships will...

Being your own boss and earning a living as a freelancer has an appealing ring to it - so much so that approximately 25 million people in the U.S. are doing it! But...

The franchising industry was hit hard by the recent recession. How franchisors respond will determine which companies will be left standing once the dust finally settles.

In spite of the dry times, some companies are growing fast.

During one of the worst recessions in U.S. history, a little sugary confection - the great American cupcake - is proving to be an unexpected fast food market opportunity for many entrepreneurs. If...

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.

Whatever stage your business is at - from hiring your first employee, filing your first W-2, or applying for a loan - a barrage of forms will require your attention. And as a...

At some or several points in every business owners life, you can expect to deal with a non-paying or slow-paying customer. In my earlier post - Getting your Customers to Pay-Up - Part...

As sure as eggs are eggs every business owner can expect to deal with a non-paying or slow-paying customer at least once in their business lives. The trouble is that many of us,...

Selling imported goods within the U.S. can be a lucrative business opportunity. High demand imported products such as artisan crafts, furniture and even food and beverage products such as olive oils, wine, etc....

Although counter intuitive, limiting your market--that is, concentrating on niche marketing is the way to grow your sales.

Raising funds to support the philanthropic mission of any non-profit organization can be a time consuming chore often fraught with trial and error. While splashy one-off fundraisers (otherwise known as "episodic funding") can...

Whether your business depends on the fall/winter holiday season for a substantial part of your annual revenues or you find it to be a slow time of year - remaining engaged and connected...

The online social media revolution that has bought us Facebook and Twitter actually started back in the late 90’s when the term “blog”, short for “weblog”, entered the lexicon. Blogs provide business owners...

Whether you are on a trade show floor, making a sales pitch, or seeking investment, perfecting your elevator pitch can be one of the most important things your business can do. From the...