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The quick answer is yes! Video Reaches the Masses! Lots of companies are growing because they are using video in their business. You don't have to shoot an expensive video, but you have to get it right… http://bit.ly/bn69h9 Read More

A network can make such an impact on your business that you have to be educated on the topic. Check out this great post for some basics and sources for more information on networking for small businesses: http://bit.ly/94U9Pl Read More

For the last couple of years almost everyone with a job has felt lucky to have it. The economy has absolutely forced companies to make cutbacks, hold off on investments and squeeze more productivity from their staff. We all knew that times were tough and that’s the way it was. But it seems times may be changing Read More

Like many small businesses, you probably don’t think about the network until something goes horribly wrong. It’s human nature to push off planning, but the "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it" mindset can cost you dearly when it comes to your network. Network planning is critical. Check out the top three do's and don'ts for small business networks Read More

By now, everyone knows the value of adding video to a website. But how do you do it? Isn't it an expensive, complicated undertaking? The simple answer is: if you know how to keep it really simple, it's amazing what you can do to enhance your company's site Read More

According to Innovators Forum guest blogger Bob Goedjen of Silicon Valley SCORE, when we refer to barriers to entry for a business we are not talking about such issues as normally required start-up costs of business, but rather about those things that are inherent in the industry or selected market place that impede a small business or any business from entry. Read More

One-third of all data breaches occur in small businesses: the following piece provides excellent tips for protecting your small business. Read More

According to Innovators Forum guest blogger Susan Fantle endless news stories about the threat of lawsuits have made companies very cautious. This fear can seep into marketing decisions, and, often, companies are terrified of over-promising what their product or service can do.

Strong marketing messages, however, are all about benefits -- what a product or service will do for the person buyin Read More

If 90% of entrepreneurs have under-priced themselves, plus many businesses have cut prices during the recession, how do you raise prices now that the economy is picking up again? I asked Bob Goedjen of Silicon Valley SCORE to give us his insights. Read More

Innovators Forum guest blogger Marilyn Suttle discovers that when it comes to appreciation, it's often not given, infrequent or ineffective. When it is given, it isn't always helpful. Why? Because certain types of appreciations BACKFIRE! Read More