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By Rieva Lesonsky It’s that time of year when your loved ones are making their holiday gift lists and hinting (or outright asking) to find out what you’d like to receive. Is it OK if your answer is “Financing”? Read More

Tomorrow at 1 pm EST, Terry Starbucker @starbucker will give tips for how you can become a more effective leader for your small biz. Here are 3 reasons this chat shouldn't be missed. Read More

By Maria Valdez Haubrich Despite the recession, government contracting has continued to be a lucrative business for small companies that are capable of providing products and services the government needs. But becoming a prime contractor to the government can be complex and confusing, with lots of Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky As a small business owner, you may not think of yourself as a trend-watcher. Truth be told, spotting trends is a key ability small business owners must possess. Whether you’re starting a new business or growing your existing one, you need to know what products and services are hot Read More

Small business leadership expert Terry Starbucker will be guest tweeting for the December 9th #netsol tweet chat. Terry's blog, Glass Half-Full, offers insightful tips and strategies for small business owners. To register visit: http://netsolleadership.eventbrite.com/ Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky The holidays are here and if your business is like most small companies, things are looking a tad more festive this year than they did the same time last year. That’s cause for celebration, right? At the same time, you’re undoubtedly still watching pennies carefully. So how can yo Read More

By Karen Axelton No matter what stage your business is in, as an entrepreneur, a big part of your role is selling. The problem is, many entrepreneurs don’t have sales experience, and have to learn on the fly as they grow their companies. The good news: It’s easier than you think to get past “No” an Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky You probably did a double-take when you read that headline. With unemployment at record highs, the idea of a labor shortage anytime in the near future might seem like a joke. But according to the recently released College and Career Readiness Report by ACT Inc., that’s what the U. Read More

By Rieva Lesonsky It’s Thanksgiving Day and traditionally time for giving thanks. As busy as small business owners are, I hope you have time to stop and think about what you’re thankful for this year. Read More

Five tips for small businesses who want to move to the next level, starting with relentless change. Read More