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Direct sales are an expensive, time-consuming and risky way to introduce new products or services to the marketplace. Yet companies seldom consider alternative strategies, like working with a distribution network, to handling their own direct sales. Read More

Today’s roundup starts with a report that Halloween-time spending will set records and includes stories about a nonprofit that will help spur job growth and how small business owners are not happy with the NBA lockout. Read More

Low prices draw customers in, true. But that's not all they do. They can also send a message to your customers that you don't want them to hear. Read More

Relocating your business is a headache no matter where you're going. Here are some states that are making it easy. Read More

The American Express Small Business Monitor examines the role of the economy in shaping tomorrow's entrepreneur. Read More

Today’s roundup includes Starbucks’ plan to save small businesses, a website that links the House to SBOs and news that most small businesses don’t strive to be the next big thing. Read More

The latest small business news and updates, curated by OPEN Forum. Today’s round-up includes a piece about the upside to Bank of America’s debit fees, a restaurateur’s funny commentary about guest interactions and the end to a government lending program for small businesses. Read More

Don't skip out on marketing because you think you can't afford it. You can't afford to fail at marketing, so use these budget-friendly ideas to build your business. Read More

Unless you want to guarantee that no one reads what you have to say, use pretty pictures. Here are 5 well-stocked sites. Read More

Traveling abroad? Don't get stuck trying to convert currency. Here are some handy apps to help you spend like a local. Read More