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This is a golden age in innovative technology for small businesses. Think about innovative technology as an investment in your business, something that helps produce more and get things done faster at less overall operating expense. Every one of these ten innovative technologies can be deployed tod Read More

With marketing methods that are constantly changing, it can be tough keeping up. But it can also be easy to get caught up in all the trends and forget about some of the tried-and-true methods that still really work. In this week’s Small Business Trends Community News and Information Roundup, member Read More

One of the ways Facebook collects data about its users is through the Like button. With a snippet of code added to a Webpage, the company knows the sites you visit. While this has been a point of contention for privacy advocates, Facebook has permission, understood or not, from its users to track t Read More

For those of you who love negotiating, you know that knowledge is power. Consider using these tips to negotiate a contract when you’re back at the table. You may just get a little more of what you want, so you can walk away feeling like a winner. Read More

As the height of hurricane season approaches, is your business prepared for power outages, flooding, property damage, lost work time and more? Don Newman, Director of Small Business Advocacy, New Jersey Business Action Center (BAC) has five recommended strategies to help small businesses ride out Read More

Julia Kurnia is the CEO and founder of Zidisha, shares how, without a background in technology but with guidance from Y Combinator, she was able to pursue her passion and create a platform/marketplace connecting borrowers with lenders half a world away, at a fraction of the cost offered by larger, Read More

Nowadays, we can be productive literally anywhere — on vacation, out to lunch, relaxing on a park bench or at your favorite restaurant. You can also use your time out of the office to refresh yourself and renew your spirit, both of which contribute to creativity and increased productivity. Read More

Having your content stolen is only a good thing if it’s stolen correctly. In other words, it has to somehow benefit you, the owner of the content. For this reason, the word “stolen” is really not the right word because you’re actually letting people steal, and by definition stealing isn’t usually s Read More

Business people spend a lot of time and effort attending networking events and networking online via social media. Sadly, when it comes to following up on the connections and introductions we make, too many drop the ball. “Follow up” has become a bit of a lost art. Read More

Here is the official Small Business Trends list of the best small business sales books for 2015. They reflect a new approach to sales and support. Don’t worry. It’s not all soft stuff. This list includes every perspective on the sales process. From local business, to corporations, and even using da Read More