Mashable brought up a very interesting question as the topic of one of their articles yesterday, Should Your Company Have a Social Media Policy? Numerous companies are encouraging their employees to participate in social media to promote their products and services.  But how do you know that their activity is conducted in a professional and [...]

The web has quickly become a valued source of information.  People are turning towards the internet to look for answers or information for any questions they have or guidance that they may need.  Aspiring entrepreneurs can find a wealth of free business information online if they are willing to do some digging around.  Have no [...]

The 2009 business world is competitive, and consumer expectations are high. As costs rise and marketing budgets shrink, small businesses are looking for ways to improve their ROI with every dollar spent. While many businesses have realized search engine marketing is a smart way to grow a business, some launch a website, start-up a PPC [...]

Hungry to learn all you can about social media?  A few days ago Staci Wood, the program director for Small Business Trends Radio, posted an extensive list of podcasts all centered around the wonderous world of social media.  This list is made up of 50 audio and video podcasts containing a wealth of information and [...]

Is it just my imagination or is eBay dropping in popularity?  A few years ago, eBay was on the tip of everyone’s tongues the way Twitter is today.  As reported in an MSN Money article from last summer, customers are losing interest in eBay.  That may be why changes are being announced to entice you [...]

Not every business has to have a designated logo but it does help to define your brand.  Logos are a good way to help your business products and/or services stand out.  Let’s face it, everyone remembers a good logo.  Take for instance McDonald’s golden arches.  Everyone recognizes the iconic logo and it has stood the [...]

Congratulations you’ve just given birth to a brand new bouncing baby, your business.  You’ve spent agonizing months or years waiting for this very moment.  You’re beaming with pride and you can’t wait to nurture your new baby into a healthy, mature and successful business.  But first, what are you going to name your new baby?  [...]

Ok, ok, you’ve caught me.  I’ll admit it, I’m a Shareaholic.  My addiction started only a few months back but I just can’t keep myself from it.  This simple browser tool, Shareaholic, has made my life so much easier.  I guess that’s why I’m now addicted to using it.  What was once a time killer, [...]

New businesses have enough challenges to face let alone trying to figure out how you’re going to be able to hire help when there is little wiggle room within the budget.  You know you can’t handle all aspects of the business alone but just how are you going to afford to hire qualified help?  The [...]

Not only am I an aspiring entrepreneur but I am also an avid online shopper.  One thing I always check for, before I purchase, is digital coupons and coupon codes.  My favorite coupon code site being RetailMeNot.com where they have coupon codes for online use and printable coupons for in-store use.  I’m obviously not the [...]