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Despite the drop in real incomes, Americans as a whole are actually spending more.

Read on to decide if it's the right time to start a business. Read More

Lately, I have been spending some time helping business owners plan for growth and also critiquing business plans. I have to say its become apparent that there are a lot of misconceptions about the business planning process. Read More

Whether your business is just starting or it has been around for 100 years, the need to remain visible is constant.

You need to give today’s consumer a reason to stop at your business. Some have forgotten you exist, others get busy and still others may not realize what changes you may have made, Read More

Even though it has been a long haul, it’s nice to see some optimism surfacing in 2013. Earlier this year, a new study “2013 Business Outlook Survey: A New Reality Of Cautious Optimism” was published by EKS&H. It shows a return to cautious optimism despite growth lower than expected in 2012, and muc Read More

We’ve written extensively about content. Content is KING! Yes, you’ve heard this all before. Because it’s true. Content is very important. Great.

But, what about managing all of this content? Sure, you need to write it. See our post on content marketing for some tips on that. But, once you have Read More

Mark & Gerri Pollard have worked for a decade to make their bakery/cafe a success. After years of hard work there are finally able to provide a livable wage and company-sponsored health insurance for their 30+ employees. Their choice in location had a lot to do with their success- an area that stro Read More

Will animal pictures and references bring more traffic for non-animal businesses? I thought it would… and I was right. Read More

The life of an internet entrepreneur offers an interesting paradox. Those on the outside look in with envy at our ability to work when we see fit, which is the very same thing that so many of us struggle with. Read More

While many turn to PLR to populate niche sites, that's not really the answer if this blog is your main site - your home on the internet. I'm not saying don't ever use PLR, I'm saying don't use it a lot. Read More

If you think that the IRS owes you money, you can review your records, and determine whether or not you should file a return, or file an amended return. Read More