Judging by the tone of most marketing blogs, you would guess that all business was either conducted on Google or Facebook. But it’s easy to forget that many of the tried-and-true methods of the past are still just as valid today. Take postcards for example… they’re fantastic! You can just load up your prospect list [...]

Businesses today need to look beyond geographical borders in order to expand. There is a whole world of consumers, customers and clients out there waiting to buy your service or product. Opportunities aplenty await the astute businessman willing to take the risk and go global. “Going Global” does not need to be expensive.  It’s relatively [...]

There is no escaping the wrath of the IRS when it comes to unpaid taxes. There are several differences between running a small business versus a large corporation, but at the end of the day, payroll taxes are something that all business owners must pay close attention to in order to avoid problems with the [...]

Twitter has turned out to be a great resource for me in the past year or so.  I have found so much valuable information along with great websites and blogs to follow along with.  So for me, I was excited to find this new list of 100 Business Experts To Follow On Twitter. On this [...]

As the recession continues to extend into 2010, we continue to be inundated by news about the challenges that face the small business community. While we are not completely out of the woods in terms of the economy, there are several things that small business owners can do to protect their businesses during these challenging [...]

There aren’t many good news stories about banks these days so if you’re looking for a new bank you may be facing the quagmire of what to look for and who to turn to when searching for a new bank. The answer may rest upon what your personal and or business banking needs are. For [...]

Small Business Trends Radio has outdone themselves once again.  Each year they bring their readers the ultimate in small business podcast lists.  They give readers the opportunity to discover 100 of the best business podcasts found online. We realize that many people don’t have the time to do the footwork and sift through all of [...]

Small business owners have a higher risk of identity fraud than other adults according to a recent study co-sponsored by ITAC, the Identity Theft Assistance Center, and The Financial Services Roundtable. The Javelin Strategy & Research 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report found that overall identity fraud grew by 14% in 2009 to 11.1 million adults, [...]

Next Monday, March 15th, starts the beginning of the “SugarTone Small Business Blogging Contest”. Are you a busy professional who wants to create a strong online presence?  Do you write articles to share your expertise, establish credibility and gain online visibility?  Do you blog for your business?  Do you read business articles online? How would [...]

Through recent advances in technology, the number of individuals working from home offices has greatly increased in the past decade.  When individuals have taken the proper steps, home offices allow one to work from the comfort and convenience of home without sacrificing productivity.  There are a variety of reasons why individuals would choose to work [...]