US State Government

Millions of new businesses need to sustain the economy. But tight credit, greedy banks, and government red tape at the federal, state and local level are big impediments to bootstrap capitalism.

Thinking of investing in social media but struggling to know where to start? According to a December 2009 survey by Ad-ology, 46 percent of small business owners said they wish they knew more...

States are revamping and launching small business programs -- and some are getting help from a surprising source.

Hiring the right employee, the first time, is probably one of the hardest parts of running a small business. And nothing is more costly than getting it wrong. Sometimes hiring mistakes are unavoidable,...

The last few years has largely seen the demise of the published edition of the Yellow Pages (mine goes straight into the recycling bin) - and the growth of Internet-based search tools. This...

The capacity to see things as others cannot is a gift that differentiates entrepreneurs from corporate``visionaries``.

You might be surprised at how much Uncle Sam has to offer.

This week's list features some great learning and networking opportunities in the next few months. This list of events, conferences and webinars for growing small businesses and entrepreneurs is brought to you every...

Ever wondered what it takes to operate a door-to-door sales operation? Interested in expanding your existing sales channels to include door-to-door selling? Whether you provide a direct product or service, resell someone else’s...

It's a pervasive myth that the accounts receivable can't be financed.

A bond provides a guarantee that a company is credible and will perform and complete services in accordance with the terms of the contract.

"When you’re the business owner, there’s no one behind you. You’re the back-stop." (Warren Brown, Washington, D.C. Small Business Person of the Year 2006). How many days and nights has this reality kept...

We’ve all heard about the benefits of using social media to engage with customers and market your business. But just how is it done? So many brands make the mistake of using social...

What do you and Shirley Sherrod have in common?

How does a business credit bureau get its information? Learn how to check if your company is listed and if the information being reported is accurate.

On July 1, 2010, House Bill (H.B.) 5660, was introduced in Congress by Massachusetts representative, William Delahunt. The bill, aptly referred to as the "Main Street Fairness Act" states that its purpose is...

Finding the right bank can be a time-consuming challenge.

More often than not, when we think of franchise opportunities, we tend to think of businesses with a physical Main Street, strip mall or commercial office presence, (think Subway, 7-Eleven or Keller Williams...

Summer? Slow? Not for small business events - Don’t miss these great events, conferences and webinars for growing companies this summer and fall.