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Blogger Hutch Carpenter at Blogging Innovation points to at least two tech companies, the social network Foursquare and the mobile phone payment system Square, that are in the process of making loyalty programs much easier for small business. This is because both enable the collecting and tracking of data on customer identity and visit frequency that allow small businesses to identify and reward Read More

From the Cloud Computing Journal, here are five ways cloud computing can benefit your large or small business. Of course, a big part of the equation will be the amount you save in deploying new software, tools and features versus the amount of these features you are able to take advantage of while operating your core business. Certainly, it will also depend on how many systems you need and how of Read More

The National Federation of Business has created a great resource of legal tips for small business on their Website and this is just a sampling. These legal problems are things that every small business, to a greater or lesser degree, may someday face. But some also involve problems that can be fairly easily avoided. At list of these potential legal problems and precautions to avoid them can be a Read More

Web video will increase your business and with cheaper hosting and production options, it must now be a necessity, says smallbiztechnology.com. Products like Brightcove are making hosting your own video even easier but I think the cost is still a bit steep compared to other available online options. We'll have to see where online video goes in the future but my instinct is that it will become mor Read More

As the end of 2009 approaches, it's important to think about strategies for tax preparation in the coming year. SmartMoney has some ideas for you, though not all of them are applicable to every small business. Here, in a nutshell, are the big ones but feel free to add any you think we missed in the comment section. A growing resource on how to make last minute tax adjustments as the year closes c Read More

No, we're not talking about the computer animated Sci-Fi adventure film here. This is an article from SmallBizTechnology.com about the super cool technology involved in adding a computerized character to your Website. This character gives visitors somebody to interact with and can be manipulated by you to present the face and personality you want for your Website. It's definitely not for everyone Read More

There are some new technologies every IT manager agrees will increase the efficiency and productivity of everything your small to medium sized business does. But just because the world is changing doesn't mean business owners should go for every new fangled fad that hits the market...especially in a tough economy. Seasoned IT managers talked to BizTech to bore down to the critical technology func Read More

Here are some great tips for the small business owner about how to generate sales for a new small business. Though passion and commitment are important, sales are what will allow your business to survive by generating much needed cash flow. Since you are the business owner and may not be able to hire a sales force immediately, here from ByteStart, the Small Business Portal, are some great ways to Read More

Though it may not be a major tool for the small business owner, cold calling still remains a method of getting new clients or customers that cannot be ignored. Kathryn Vercillo shares these tips for small business cold calling at HubPages. Though you'll want to watch how much time you spend due to limited resources, cold calling can definitely yield results.
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These ten tips for better networking can be specifically helpful to small business. Guest blogger Howard Levy offers some great general advice that should be helpful whether you're working the room st a local chamber event or inhabiting a group on Facebook or LinkedIn. Don't let the situation through you. The rules are basically the same. Read More