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By Rieva Lesonsky. Are you looking for a way to attract new customers, meet potential prospects and partners, and become known as an expert in your industry? Public speaking can do all of the above, and more. Read More

Did you give your business a spring clean this year? Are you looking for new ways to boost sales, build your brand or get your business plan back on track?

Check out some of these suggestions. Read More

Is your small business looking to hire an intern this summer? You’re not alone! According to a December 2012 survey by Internships.com, 53 percent of the 300 companies surveyed plan to hire more interns in 2013 than they did in 2012. If you want new ideas and the opportunity to nurture a potential Read More

Considering upgrading your business’ point of sale system (POS) to one that runs on a mobile device or tablet? If so, what are the advantages of a tablet-based POS system for small business owners and what factors should you consider when making the switch? Here are some benefits and points to cons Read More

Are you a stay-at-home mom (or dad)? Hoping to kick start an entrepreneurial dream or simply looking to bring in some extra income? Starting a home-based business is a great way to do this. But what types of businesses can grow and thrive in the home environment? Here are some business ideas and co Read More

While the U.S. economy continues to see positive signs of growth, consumer spending in one sector is booming – tourism. So what can your small business do to take advantage of this uptick? Here are eight marketing and management tips to help you get ready for the 2013 tourist season! Read More

The Affordable Care Act includes new health care reform terms used to describe parts of the law that affect small business. Understanding what these terms mean can help both self-employed individuals and small employers better navigate the law and take advantage of reforms that are helping to lowe Read More

Are you a teenager or in your early 20s? Do you have a great business idea? Perhaps you’re already making headway towards starting your own business. But how do you get others to believe in you and your business idea? Here are eight surefire ways that you can be taken seriously as a young entrepren Read More

Interested in greening your business? Today is Earth Day 2013, so what better time to consider ways in which your business can play its part in saving the planet and reaping the cost benefits of operating more sustainably.

But where do you start and what sustainability measures are rig Read More

Americans age 55 and up are the fastest growing group of new business owners in our nation today. Already, more than 7.4 million Americans over the age of 50 work for themselves. There are many resources available for these entrepreneurs who don’t want to sit idly on the sidelines, so that they can Read More