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Here are 4 tips for managing your small business risk from Rieva Lesonsky. This article explains the basics of risk management for your small business -- and also 4 steps needed to do so. Read More

Using Facebook to market your small business is nothing new, to be sure. But in this podcast, consultant John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing gives us the latest overview of this rapidly evolving social media platform -- and how small businesses can use it. In particular, Jantsch gives us an overvie Read More

You've no doubt heard about the importance of social media marketing to your business. But with so many options to choose from -- Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and more -- how do you choose the option that's right for you? Rachel Blakely shares more in this DIY Marketers post. Read More

If you think your marketing campaign should be just about getting everyone's attention, you may be very wrong indeed. Marketing consultant John Jantsch has a surprising list of questions you may not have considered before. But don't develop your next marketing campaign before having a look. Read More

Changes in the retail sector today could have major impacts on businesses large and small. Here Brian Solis gives an overview of these major disruptions. Is your business ready to cope with the major shifts on the horizon. Read More

If you're often conflicted about the decisions you need to make in your small businesses, why not take some advice from one of today's arguably smartest and most successful entrepreneurs: Richard Branson. Here are 5 tips Branson shares from his own decision making process that might make you better Read More

Brian Solace's dramatic name for the huge disruption already underway in the retail sector should get your attention. Fortunately, small businesses cam be more agile at shifting direction -- even if they must sometimes do it with limited resources. Solace explains the challenges ahead and then sugg Read More

As cyber criminals increasingly target businesses small and large, its clear an opportunity has been created for a totally different group of entrepreneurs. Namely these are people in the cyber security business, and with the increase in cyber attacks it's likely that growth will continue. Read More

A new increase in United States Postal Service mailing and shipping rates goes into affect January 22, 2016. So, if you have any last minute packages to ship and would like to save some money, now would be a good time. USPS announced an average increase of 3.9 percent for its Shipping Services. Read More

There's a trend toward self-service options in many industry's today. But before implementing such options in your business, beware of the trap that could ruin customer experience and tarnish your brand. There are certainly times when self-service is the way to go. But first read this post from Se Read More