Small Business
Women-Owned Businesses Thriving, But Still Facing Obstacles
During the period between 2007–2010, many Women-owned businesses outperformed their male counterparts
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Samuel Adams Expands Small Business Funding and Mentoring to San Francisco
Brewing the American Dream has helped more than 3,000 small businesses nationwide with financing &…
4 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Pitching For Capital
I see it too often: Promising business ideas. Smart, passionate entrepreneurs. And horrible business pitches.
Huggies Celebrates Innovative ‘Mompreneurs’ With $15K Grant Program
Huggies grant program hopes to inspire parents to channel their ingenuity into products that help…
Franchises
4 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Franchise
Whether it’s a fast-food restaurant or pet spa, before you buy a franchise make sure…
7-Eleven Celebrates National Iced Tea Day with 6 Days of Free Snapple Tea
For the next 6 days, customers can celebrate with free Snapple Iced Tea offers at…
7-Eleven Adds Breakfast Empanada Bites to Hot Foods Menu
More people are recognizing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and…
Getting Started
Month of the Man: 3 Steps to Startup Success for Tech Entrepreneurs
Elliott Breece (far left) with his Songza co-founders (from left) Elias Roman, Peter Asbill, and…
How to Find the Right E-Commerce Platform
Infographic analyzes the drawbacks and benefits of the major e-commerce platforms — and which one…
AARP and SBA Share Advice on Entrepreneurship for the 50 Plus
For more than 70 million Americans over 50, business ownership is a practical option. 63…
Home Based
How I Made $100,000 From Home
When Maxine P. Gill was laid off from her job as a sales and marketing…
How to Survive The 2013 US Postal Service Rate Changes
Mail and shipping services play a vital role in small business. Here’s how to keep…
How Small Business Owners Can Work from Anywhere
The new option of having your company’s servers “in the cloud” could prove a lifesaver…
Tools & Resources
Rick C. Wade Helps Small Businesses Expand Into the Global Marketplace
Former Senior Adviser and Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Commerce aims…
5 Tips for Achieving Live Video Success
Several pointers to prepare yourself (and your business) for your first live event.
13 SEO Tools for Startups
Helpful search engine optimization tools for your business.
Your Business
Urban Business Roundtable Spotlight: Marketing Maven Tina Wells
Marketingmaven Tina Wells shares how to profit by tapping to today’s most powerful trendsetters…
Many Family Businesses Struggle to Survive Past the Second Generation
By creating a governance and succession strategy, a family-owned business is much more likely to…
7 Easy Steps to Optimize Your Business Blog Posts
Seven easy steps to optimize old content on the fly.
