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By Marie Johns. The SBA has formalized a partnership with the U.S. Black Chamber, Inc. to build on its efforts to support underserved communities that have been hit hard by the recession. This partnership is designed to increase the participation of African American small businesses in SBA programs Read More

By Caron Beesley. Cash flow is king for small businesses and the self-employed. But planning cash flow is easier said than done, especially if you’re not a numbers person. The first thing to know is that your projections don’t have to be – and probably never will be – 100 percent accurate. It’s one Read More

By Caron Beesley. Hiring new employees is an opportunity, but it’s also a huge risk. So perfecting your interviewing skills is critical. But what kind of interview questions are most effective at helping you find an employee with the right skills and experience, and the best fit for your company cu Read More

By Caron Beesley. According to a recent report by the California Chamber of Commerce many small business owners may unintentionally be violating employment laws even as they are just trying to be flexible or nice. The report is worth a read, but here’s a summary of the 10 ways your business may be Read More

With small businesses that rely on agriculture facing financial hardship as a result of the worst drought to hit the United States in more than 50 years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week declared drought disaster areas in nearly half of the counties in the U.S. (1,430 counties out of 3, Read More

By Caron Beesley. Let’s face it, negotiation is almost an everyday business affair – whether you’re negotiating a new business deal, scoping out a statement of work with a client, or trying to reach consensus with a business partner, client or employee. How do your negotiations typically go? Are th Read More

By Tim Berry. One of the most important benefits of good business planning is strategic positioning. Especially as technology advances and markets grow constantly more narrow and more defined, positioning is vital. You can use your business plan, with regular review and revisions, to keep steering Read More

By Caron Beesley. Social media is one of the fastest growing channels for businesses to connect with existing and potential customers. However, taking that first step or next step can be a challenge. How do you find the time for it? How do you build a following and engage with your audience? What Read More

By Caron Beesley. Freelancing is one of the least paperwork-intensive forms of business ownership. Nevertheless, you are still a business and you need to be sure you have the right licenses or permits, make estimated tax payments on time, report your earnings each year, and deal with client paperwo Read More

By Marco Carbajo. Did you know that your choice of business email address can not only give your business a bad impression to a potential customer, but it can even hurt your chances for obtaining credit? Here's what you need to know. Read More