HeatherStone commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Can Your Small Business Compete with the Big Box Stores
"Sherryl, It's been said before but I think it bears repeating that the Internet can be a great leveler for small businesses. Big boxes have, in the past, exploited prime locations, buying power translating to lower prices, and, in some cases, huge advertising budgets to gain advantage. The Internet is changing that in a couple of ways."How the IRS Views You: Home Business or Hobby?
"The way the IRS views your business activity, as a hobby or a legitimate business able to deduct for business expenses, is dependent on a couple of factors and it's very important to understand these in order to really appreciate what legally constitutes a business."5 Tips for Managing Your Home Business While You're on Vacation
"Holly, I think one very important aspect can be the ability to work or at least check in on your business from a mobile device. Yes, you're on vacation and don't want to be working the whole time. But maybe if you set things up adequately checking in a few times while you're away will be sufficient."Subscribe
Does Your Social Media Policy Violate Federal Law?
"Brad, Interesting post on the legal points of social media policy. I would suspect there are some real thorny questions in here and, as a small business person, I'd really prefer to stay as far as possible from trying to restrict social media activities among employees. I'd be concerned about precisely the kinds of legal troubles you're alluding to plus the futility of expending resources to try to control something as pervasive as social media. I may be alone in this position, but feel pretty strongly that it's better to gain buy-in from employees in the hopes that mention they make of the company in social media will tend to enhance my brand. "