Public Sector Business

Despite the recession, the construction industry (in all its forms) still offers more entrepreneurial opportunities than many other industries.

This blog talks about how to win a government contract.

Big brands have a lot going for them - their logo is instantly recognizable, their products and packaging are familiar, and they often have a brand advocate who "represents" the brand in its...

On March 2, President Obama signed legislation extending the availability of Recovery Act funds for certain Small Business Administration (SBA)-guaranteed loan programs. This is the second time the U.S. Senate has approved additional...

If you heard those words, would you laugh or cry? Maybe it’s neither. You just wouldn’t believe it anyway. Despite the healthcare mess and its escalating costs that are still racing out of...

This year, Americans are predicted to spend almost twice as much on food for their pets in 2010 as they do on vet bills! So it’s no wonder that many entrepreneurs are turning...

According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, Hispanics are opening businesses at a rate three times faster than the national average. And, what was once regarded as a minority group now...

Often misperceived as nothing more than hobbyists and part-timers, home-based business owners represent one of the most educated, successful and growing sectors of the small business economy. And home-based businesses are on the...

For many new business owners, business incorporation may not be a four-letter word. Step back and ascertain whether incorporation is right for you. Here are some points to consider.

Hoover's Editors analyze the state of the largest corporations in some of the cities that made Forbes.com's dubious list of America's Most Miserable Cities.

It's usually more costly but factoring is a viable option.

From beauty products to Google Apps to reselling consignment on eBay - the opportunities for becoming a reseller are endless. What are Resellers? - A reseller is a business or business owner who...

E-commerce is a very attractive option for entrepreneurs - not only does it lower traditional retail business costs it also offers a uniquely "sticky" way for engaging with customers and building loyalty through...

For many years, marketing to seniors has been regarded as a waste of time - that this demographic was set in its ways and closed to new ideas. But a few years ago,...

There are many reasons why businesses fall on hard times - and it’s not always the fault of the broader economy. Poor management, a bad location, over-expansion, insufficient capital, or a lack of...

Small businesses need affordable, world-class broadband service, and the world’s largest Internet technology company could finally make it happen.

The concept of "business networking" has developed quite a reputation over the years. In the past, the term often has conjured up images of schmoozing and self-serving businessmen at a private club. Today,...

Whether you are in the business of making money, running governments, or organizing communities - teamwork is essential. It is the basis of engagement, innovation and success. In business, powerful teams not only...

Government-backed small business loan market may be trending in the right direction.