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Businesses with less than 500 employees collectively shed an estimated 414,000 jobs nationwide in April, according to a report released Wednesday by payroll processor ADP. The news marked the 15th consecutive month of employment declines at America's small businesses. Read More

New research has found that economic woes are causing consumers to change the way they spend their time, as well as their money. Social networking continues to play a big part in their lives and savvy businesses will be forging relationships now ready for when the economy recovers. Read More

Ask a dozen entrepreneurs why they started a business and you'll get a dozen different answers. Talking with others entrepreneurs about their experiences, insight, and perspective on business and life can be very informative and inspirational. I can't think of a better role model than Janice Bryant Howroyd, the founder and CEO of ACT 1 Perso Read More

Did you know that that IRS says it takes 60 hours to complete a 1040 tax return with a Schedule C? All that complexity makes taxes a real burden. Here are 4 changes that would simplify taxes ... Read More

Are markets getting out ahead of government intervention when it comes to small business lending? It seems that small business lending is starting to heat up, but the SBA is mired in the complexity of trying implement their part of the "stimulus." Read More

When it comes to books that hold plenty of priceless wisdom for owners of growing businesses, "Ready, Blame, Fire!: Myths and Misses in Marketing," by Ira Blumenthal, stands out. Here are the 10 most common myths among marketing strategists that Blumenthal, who has assisted many leading brands, dispels in his book. Read More

Advice on protecting your interests by negotiating with creditors. Read More

A solicitation letter I received.....they lost me at hello. Read More

Peter Montoya and Tim Vandehey, authors of The Brand Call You, explain why you should consider rebranding yourself as a specialist and the steps to take in order to accomplish this brand transformation. Read More

It's a comparison of old and new trends in business which will help entrepreneurs to be able to find their target customers. Read More