Trends

Growing optimism pushed U.S. consumer credit to its highest level since 2001, but small businesses shouldn't bank on the trend to continue.

The emerging "super credit score" and what it means for your ability to borrow -- or not.

Search and discovery for small businesses is increasing in importance to create a consistently profitable business.

Clean up your inefficiencies before jumping into the new year.

Latest trend in mobile computing for small businesses packs instant-on capabilities, ubiquitous wireless, and a full day of battery charge into the lightest notebook possible.

Members of the Young Entrepreneur Council share trends in technology that they will be watching in the new year.

Tis the week before CES and all around the Web…

Harry McCracken shares his predictions about the products, technologies, and trends that will impact how small businesses use technology in 2012.

Gallup, Conference Board research trends should fuel small-businesses optimism, but can the positive trend last amid economic uncertainty?

Microsoft's decision to quit CES is grabbing headlines. But don't let that distract you from some important tech trends you'll see unfolding in the year ahead.

With plenty of tools at your disposal, these 10 tactics make it easier than ever to harness the power of the Web and get your business noticed online.

There's only one thing worse than marking down excess inventory -- getting stuck with it. Here's how to make the most of a difficult retail situation.

When you're putting together your sales team, think about all the qualities that go into the sales process. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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

From email marketing to social commerce, here are 10 hot trends that every tech-savvy small business owner should be following in 2012.

Continuing financing issues mean the industry may never return to its pre-recession days. But promising opportunities still exist in franchising's new era.

Some retail analysts have noted stellar holiday sales so far in 2011. Others, however, say the rosy numbers are more hype than reality.

The jobless rate hit its lowest level since March 2009, but wrangling over a payroll tax-cut extension continues to add uncertainty for small businesses.

Sure, follow the hot new-business trends. But also make sure your new business has the three traits that most often lead to start-up success.