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David Hornik of August Capital talks about finding the right investor for your small business startup in this interview with Betsy Flanagan of Startup Studio. Read More

Customer service is a HUGE issue for small businesses these days because of increased likelihood bad customer feedback will wind up not as a complaint lodged only to you personally but published for the world to see online in a feedback forum. But how exactly do you make sure you are providing good customer service and avoiding the kind of online negative feedback that can bring you and your comp Read More

An estimated 1.7 billion people worldwide now have access to the Internet according top one estimate. And figuring how to market to those people can make your small business a global player in a very short time...with the proper planning. Here from Laurel Delaney, president of GlobeTrade.com is a list of things you will want to consider when taking your product global. Read More

Finance author and blogger Tom Taulli explains the importance of protecting your personal assets when entering small business. Hope for the best but plan for the worst with your new venture. Make sure that in the event your business does poorly you will not be putting your home and other personal belongings at risk. Read More

Here is the Small Business Administration's overview of franchising for the perspective small business owner. There are also some additional links for more information but here you will find a basic explanation of franchising and how it works. It's a jumping off point for those interested that will get you started and point you in the right direction to learn more. Read More

Entrepreneurs have many choices when starting up small businesses. Franchise operations can often be a simpler way to start your own business. Franchises allow small business owners to work within a larger framework and provide opportunities to show creativity and innovation within established standards. Check out this article on invention vs. innovation in small business entrepreneurship... Read More

When answering the question of how to choose the right lawyer for your small business an obvious start might be checking their references. But attorney Joseph Zellmer suggests some other points you might consider such as likability and follow through. Watch the video: Read More

A report from BusinessWeek now says the recession could last at least through 2010 and while certainly that's not great news for job seekers or those trying to hang on to their position in a rough economy, could it be a good thing for your business? The report, explains how recession, while tough on all business in general, can help businesses revisit everything they do, make innovative improveme Read More

Here are 10 "awesome" technology tips for small business growth from SCORE via smallbiztechnology.com. The tips are pretty general but it's easy to see how they can be put into practice with various specific tools. The suggestions are less step by step instructions than important tips that will help you get into the right mindset when considering how to move forward with plans to use technology i Read More

This online edition of "The Small Business Bible: Everything You Need To Know To Succeed in Your Small Business" by USAToday.com's small business columnist Steven D. Strauss is available from Google Books. There are also some reviews available through adjacent links. The book's second edition includes 526 pages all available online in pdf format and you will also find a link allowing you to purch Read More