Business Intelligence on the rise among small businesses
More SMBs (small and medium businesses, or companies with up to 999 employees) in the United States are seriously considering using BI (business intel...
10 Reasons (excuses) you're NOT blogging yet
Scott Ginsburg, aka "The Nametag Guy," was speaking recently at the St. Louis Business Expo, and a lot of people came up to him afterward with questio...
E-mail newsletters grow in popularity & help small businesses gain visibility
More and more small business owners are turning to the Internet for cost-effective ways to market to target audiences, using e-mail newsletters that a...
Small business owners dissatisfied with Washington leaders
Small business owners are not pleased with the inaction of the federal government, according to a poll released last week by small business organizati...
Is it time for your company to add a sales team?
Your business is growing and you have less time on your hands. It might be worthwhile to employ your own dedicated sales team. Louise Druce from our s...
The risks in hiring new employees
Hiring new employees can be risky business for a small business owner. After spending a great deal of money and years building a business, it can all ...
Election Watch: Obama unveils $6 billion small business health plan
Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) has presented his plan for a $6 billion per year health plan that would provide tax credit...
Ramp up your brand - sledgehammers and service brand preference
By Mike Schultz and John DoerrSwing the HammerImagine the strongman game at the carnival. You lift the sledgehammer over your head and swing it down o...
Getting started with social media: Real life examples
Anita Campbell, executive editor of Small Business Trends, recently attended an event in Houston entitled Women in Business. She collected several com...
Creating customer loyalty: Keep them coming back
Getting customers to buy into your brand is always going to be a challenge, but how do you make sure they return? Verity Gough argues that creating cu...
Is the Perfect Employee Really Out There?
In today's competitive job market, small business owners often find themselves feeling the odds are against them in finding the right employee. Positi...
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