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More than half of all U.S. businesses are home-based, defining an ongoing trend. With lower overhead, these small businesses employ one in ten workers and are just as competitive as their counterparts in commercial offices... Read More

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering training to help small business seeking federal contracts tap some of the money being offered as part of a federal stimulus package aimed at jump starting the U.S. economy. This brief story from Miami Herald.com offers more information and links to the SBA site where the training is available. Rea Read More

Don't forget one of the most important items for your small business--the tax deduction! When you reach the end of the quarter or the end of the year, look carefully at what you've spent and what you've made and consider the many deductions you can legally bundle into your taxes... Read More

"Even in the best of economic times, it's not easy for start-ups to win bank loans. Most lenders look for a long track record of earnings, and some don't lend to new firms at all. But you can improve your odds by investing your own cash, building banking relationships, communicating a compelling business vision, and courting local investors." Th Read More

A good starting place for your start-up. Check out these prime locations and consider the other helpful information on this list page. Useful statistics on location, taxes, and where not to start... Read More

The business lunch--deal maker or deal breaker? Read this article to make sure you don't make the most common mistakes when taking your customer base to the next level and your clients out to lunch... Read More

When doing business overseas, it's important to consider cultural differences and customs to make the right impression with potential clients and partners. Using Japan as an example, examine how behavior can translate into partnerships or business disasters... Read More

Hindsight is surely 20/20, especially in the case of this L.A. entrepreneur, who discovered his worst business mistakes in marketing his bricks and mortar business. Check out the entire 5 part series to make sure you don't make the same mistakes... Read More

Interest free loans are available from the U.S. Small Business Administration to assist small businesses with debt relief. For more information on whether your small business may qualify for this emergency program, a column at Work.com by contributor Daniel Kehrer lays out more of the details. According to Kehrer, loans of up to $35,000 may be ava Read More

Business blogging can be very important for establishing a brand, a relationship with customers and many other things whether you have a small business or a big one. The key is to start now and be committed, says Mack Collier of The Viral Garden in this interview with Abby Prince of SmallBusinessNewz. Watch the interview and see if you're not con Read More