Small Business

Got a successful blog and want to leverage it to launch a new business? Our panel of young entrepreneurs offer tips for getting the job done.

What started as a social media-driven prank has taken a more sinister turn lately. Here's how to keep your business from being victimized.

Angel investors can bring more then just money to a startup business. They can bring experience, contacts, wisdom, and in some cases even customers!

The new Twitter includes many interface changes as well as new features. One of the most important will be the ability to create a "Brand Page."

The culprit in so many failed business deals: poorly managed expectations. The fix: more transparency when you're negotiating the deal.

Many businesses are finding that royalty-based finance is one way to secure project-specific funds for a new product launch or even product development.

While the ongoing European credit crunch could be a psychological downer, it might also give small business owners a chance to apply some fresh thinking.

Do you want to show employees you appreciate all their hard work? We've rounded up 10 very cool gift ideas they'll flip over, and all under $100.

Getting involved with your community can be a great way to promote your business. Here are three easy, low-cost ways to get started.

The future really is better than the past if we choose to make it so ...

I recently had an interesting chat with Kudos Payments exec Gene Schenberg about mobile payments, security, and what's ahead for the New Year.

Senate Repubs block a payroll tax-cut extension by claiming that a related millionaire surtax would hurt job creation. But where's the evidence to support that claim?

An IDC report says that very few PC owners will make the move from Windows 7. Does this really come as a surprise to anyone?

Starting a new business is risky, but the founders of clothing company Vineyard Vines made it work. Learn their secrets to building a successful startup.

A study of lost USB storage devices found a host of malware -- and no encryption. That's bad news for anyone who cares about business data security.

Here are some warning signs you need to hire an assistant so you can spend more time on tasks that add value to your business.

Daily deals aren't just for bargain hunters. Here's why more retailers are promoting the use of daily deals as gifts this holiday season.

Google knows every move we make online. Which means businesses thinking about dropping AdWords in favor of social media marketing should think twice.

It may not seem like the most inspiring image, but the process of benefiting from another company's failure can actually be a win-win scenario for everybody involved.