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Recently, the government has upped the ante in how it communicates with and delivers services to citizens and business owners. Here’s a list of five prolific government agencies doing just that. Read More

It’s doubtful that no two words in an entrepreneur’s vocabulary are procrastinated over more than these two: “Business Planning”. But you don't need a 100 page document to steer your business towards its goals. Here are some tips for creating a simple business plan that can help guide you to succes Read More

Youth entrepreneurship isn’t just about curbside lemonade stands or girl scout cookie sales – thousands of young people across the U.S. are unlocking their entrepreneurial potential with the help of several organizations whose sole purpose is to educate and motivate the next generation of American Read More

Hiring and managing employees is one of the most demanding and challenging aspects of business ownership. This guide consolidates many aspects of finding, hiring and managing employees, and offers suggestions for keeping your team motivated and collectively focused on the success of your business. Read More

today there are a variety of content management systems (CMS) that make it easier than ever for small business owners to plug new content onto their Web sites without disrupting the site architecture or look and feel.Here is an explanation of some of the more popular content management systems, and Read More

One of the most challenging aspects about business ownership is the sense of isolation that come from "going it alone", and, if not managed carefully, it can become all consuming. Here are some tips for managing the trials and tribulations of working alone and being your own boss. Read More

We’re always hearing about the best places in the U.S. for entrepreneurial opportunity. But no matter which locale you set your sights on, how do you know if it’s going to be the right fit? Here are some tips and tools that can help you find the right city for your business; set your business up in Read More

The recession withstanding, government-backed small business loans account for billions of dollars in lending. Yet many myths and misconceptions exist as to what government-backed business financing is and what it isn’t.

This post explains away some of the myths about government loan and grants for small businesses and also helps build a picture of the available financing for which you might be eligibl Read More

If you are in the market for business financing you may have noticed that the SBA is tentatively reporting a healthy increase in small business lending.

However, finding the right bank for your small business financing needs can still be a time-consuming challenge.

So just who is lending? And what is your best strategy for finding and approaching a bank? Here are five tips to help you find small business friendly banks Read More

What’s your business marketing message? Many small businesses are confused about what their marketing message is and how they should communicate it to the outside world. Here are seven steps you can take to develop a marketing message that grabs the attention of your customers, speaks to them, and promotes action Read More