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Newsweek reported that 70% of all credit lines extended in 2009 have interest rates that float based on the credit default swap prices (CDS) for the referenced borrower. ... This means that once again, many SMBs would be out of the loop on the latest and greatest lending product. Read More

To the founders of Google Map, web communication is the next big thing. With so many social communication sites founded in recent years, this vision can't be far from right. Read More

Have you heard of charity: water? If you haven't, it is time you learn about this lives changing project. An idea and a passion were the only things Scott Harrison had, but that did not stop him from changing lives. The idea was simple and it still is: To provide clean water to people in developing nations. It all started 3 years ago with Scott Read More

Smaller online ads may be more effective than larger counterparts, a new study by Dynamic Logic found. The study shows that ad shape and placement may be more important than size. Half banners, at 234 x 60, and 180 x 150 rectangles were shown to be more effective than ads that frame the page, like high-profile leaderboards and skyscrapers. It i Read More

Follow-up phone calls are a fast way to get to know new foreign markets. They are simple to do, do not take up much time, and inexpensive with today's international phone services. This is how systematic telephone follow-up becomes a key tactic for any international market entry strategy. Read More

By the end of this year, Twitter will have strategic statistic tools available for businesses on its site. This tool definitely comes with a price, which has not been discussed thus far. Read More

Franchising is all about relationships; and, like in any other human interaction conflicts may arise from time to time. The stronger the relationship, the better one can handle these times of disagreement. Here are 3 simple ways to strengthen relationships with your franchisees: Read More

Jerry Kalish explains which sorts of retirement plans are protected from business bankruptcies--essential reading on the subject. Read More

In a further continuation of my series of quick social media tips (check out 5 Tips for Getting More from LinkedIn, 5 Tips for Getting More from Facebook, and 5 tips for Getting More from Twitter), I'm covering some overarching advice today as I believe small business owners and marketers need to think strategically about social media use, perhaps Read More

The comparison between freelancers and agencies is a discussion that has been conducted since the dawn of the industrial age. In just about every facet of business marketing and operations, businesses have always made the comparison between the two entities based on a variety of factors such as cost, creativity, and effectiveness. Now the discu Read More