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Getting paid to travel is a dream for many, but a reality for few. At least two people have figured out a winning combination: They make their living traveling the world and dishing out trip advice — and here they spill their secrets. You don’t have to go as far as quitting your job, but if you’ve Read More

Hiring an employee is one of the most important things that a small business owner will do, but few have experience doing it. Here is a list to help you consistently obtain better results. If you are new to hiring employees, or only have had family employees, start here. Read More

Fifty-eight percent of small business owners expect growth in 2015. That’s based on the CAN Capital Small Business Health Index (PDF) completed recently with the help of Survey Monkey. Read More

As Jonathan Davids, founder of influencer marketing platform Influicity recently explained to Small Business Trends contributor Brent Leary, YouTube is becoming an important place for brands to connect with customers. But it can also be an important place for small business owners and entrepreneurs Read More

Effective marketing, no matter what you call it, is not a single tactic or event, it's a process that lives and dies by your ability to test and measure and adapt. Read More

The microblogging platform got a surprise 30 percent boost in stock value following the announcement of $283 million in sales, $277 million from Twitter Ad sales, on Tuesday. That’s a 129 percent increase in ad revenue compared to a year ago. The growth was better than projections. Read More

Take a look at the various messages offered in the media, and notice the impression they leave on you. Then, borrow the good ones. Read More

Raising funds for your startup probably will only get tougher next year, says a new survey. Less than half of the some 500 venture capitalists and CEOs of VC-backed firms said they expect to see overall investments increasing in 2012, compared with 51 percent of VCs and 58 percent of CEOs a year ag Read More