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By Marco Carbajo. Identity theft is a crime that impacts the lives of more than 10 million consumers every year-and the numbers are increasing. However, consumers are no longer the only ones being targeted by these criminals. Now business owners have a new kind of threat to be concerned about that Read More

By Caron Beesley. So, you filed your small business tax return and are breathing a sigh of relief that tax season is finally over – only to find that the IRS has just dropped a letter in your mailbox.

Not all notices from the IRS indicate that an audit is coming your way. What if your Read More

SBA's new guest blog at SmallBizTrends.com. If your small business is interested in selling to Uncle Sam, take a look at these resources and follow this four-step plan that summarizes the process of entering the federal marketplace. Read More

By Karen Mills. Graduation season is right around the corner and to help grads that are looking to start a small business, SBA and the U.S. Department of Education will host a Twitter Q & A Session on April 25 at 2pm EDT connecting soon-to-be grads or recent grads to resources to help them startup, Read More

By Caron Beesley. Are you wondering whether it’s worth investing time and resources in yet another social network? As more and more social networks come online (Pinterest anyone?) is it really worth the effort to branch out and jump on every social media bandwagon that comes along?

To Read More

By Caron Beesley. Starting a mobile food concession business has its advantages – the rent is cheaper, staff overhead is lower, and you can move to follow the profits. You''ll also have to heed laws and regulations that apply when you take your business to the streets. Here’s what you need to know Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky. The Great Recession officially ended in 2009, but it sure didn't feel that way for most consumers (or businesses). Now, however, the economy finally is on an upward trajectory, with consumer sentiment, business hiring plans and employment data all looking up. Whether your company Read More

By Caron Beesley. Just filed your taxes and wished you’d had the help of an accountant? Unhappy with your current accountant? Here are some tips for finding and choosing an accountant you can trust with your small business numbers and rely on for solid financial advice throughout the year. Read More

By Barbara Weltman. Need a new desk? A file cabinet? Machinery? A truck? Instead of simply buying a brand new item from your local dealer, consider some alternative ways to get what you need for little or no money. Here are three strategies to help you. Read More

By Caron Beesley. Entrepreneur and founder of The Body Shop Anita Roddick once said: “Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as survival, but that's exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking.” The first few years of small business ownership are undoubtedly the toughest. So, what strategie Read More