Innovation

To spur business growth and encourage financial success in 2012, lawmakers must work together on policies that will help small businesses create jobs.

Being a small business owner doesn't always have a happy ending. I wish it did.

When I look for advice and information on how to drive change, I turn to the smartest and most reliable people I know: My friends.

Small businesses naturally shy away from controversy. But sometimes, that's exactly the wrong approach to building your brand and your reputation.

All it takes is one good story to sell a client. But that's one story more than many small-business owners have to tell.

In this week's Young Entrepreneur Council video, learn about the role that testing plays in a successful product launch.

Rieva Lesonsky shares her fave things for small businesses, from backup tools and online analysis to microfinance nonprofits and free help for startups.

The holidays aren't just about maximizing sales, they're also about contributing to your community. That's good for everyone, including your business.

What did I learn watching the big-box shopping mobs? That the things we gamble on -- and the risks we take -- often pay off in unexpected ways.

The rise of online services like Elance and Guru allow businesses to pay less -- sometimes MUCH less -- for a variety of services. But, as usual, there's a catch.

Too many small businesses see social media as a new way to accomplish an old task -- namely, annoying the daylights out of their customers.

Comic preacher and anti-corporate activist Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping tells AllBusiness about the value of shopping in small, local stores.

Communications technology today is designed for convenience. It's just not always clear whether its for your convenience ... or your customers'.

"Build it and they will come!" works great in baseball. But it leaves something to be desired as the foundation of a successful online business.

If you haven’t already, now is the time to buy smartphones and tablets for your workers. Or better yet, let them buy the devices for themselves…

If you want spend your time more efficiently, you need to work on your productivity. Here's a quick and easy guide to making that happen.

A new survey shows that California small businesses strongly support new fuel-efficiency rules. There's a good reason why they're so enthusiastic.

Judging honesty and intent can be very tough in the business world. That's why most of us don't bother to try.

All it takes is one angry customer to ruin your reputation. And all it takes to prevent that from happening is a sense of accountability.