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Looking for a good plumber or a highly recommended wedding photographer? You will soon be able to find local service providers on Facebook.
The social networking giant has quietly launched a new feature called Facebook Professional Services that directs you to the best rated and reviewed service p Read More

Google originally acknowledged that clicks do help “Google My Business” ranking earlier this month then seemed to reverse itself on the subject. The about-face from Google was observed by Barry Schwartz of Search Engine Roundtable. The reversal on Google’s part leaves those working to promote thei Read More

While the most recent numbers haven’t been officially released, the U.S. is likely to have well in excess of 30 million small businesses currently surviving (see the latest SBA stats [PDF]). If you listen to Rand Paul’s thinking, only about 3 million of them have a chance of skirting through the ne Read More

I don’t understand the whole Elf on the Shelf thing.
The more I thought about it, the more it sounded like a punishment. So this came out.
Happy Holidays! Read More

From gift wrapping to Christmas trees, department store Santa’s and beyond, what started as a religious holiday has taken on commercial significance.
Entrepreneurs, marketers and businesses large and small have certainly all played a role. But how did Christmas become so commercialized? Read on fo Read More

Christmas traditions vary widely in cultures around the world. People and businesses in different countries have so many unique and interesting ways of celebrating the holiday. Here are some images and explanations depicting Christmas traditions around the world. Read More

If you can believe it, 2015 is almost over and the holidays are upon us once again. This is a great time of year to connect with those you love, to spoil your family, friends and employees, and show them how much you care for and appreciate them.
But you and your business also need spoiling. If yo Read More

The number of unincorporated self-employed is down, according to a report by one small business advocacy group.
That conclusion came in the 2016 economic outlook report by the Chief Economist of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council.
Raymond J. Keating (pictured) reported that the numbe Read More

Open offices are becoming increasingly popular for businesses in a variety of industries. The more open layout can facilitate easier collaboration and break down barriers between team members. But the layout isn’t necessarily the greatest for those times when you need some privacy for a phone call Read More

BizBuySell, which bills itself as the largest marketplace for buying and selling businesses on the Internet, has conducted a recent survey which showed that a notable percentage of business owners are selling their businesses due to the rising cost of health care.
“This year ushered in a wave of n Read More