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All of those hours spent conceptualizing, writing, proofreading and editing.

It may seem like a ROYAL waste of time...


But when you start measuring all of those hours writing against profit generated, it all seems worth it! Read More

In any business transaction, it is important to put the terms of the parties’ agreement into writing. However, as most businesspeople are aware, the typical written agreement, on its face, appears to go far beyond merely re-stating the parties’ business deal. This article provides a brief explanati Read More

What are your plans for using social media in your small business in 2011? In a recent post, small business consultant Jason Kienbaum mentioned a bunch of social media sites small business owners should be aware of in 2011, including BizSugar.com. Thanks for the shout out Jason! We can think of at Read More

Using social media networks like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can complement an overall PR plan, but should not replace good public relations techniques.

While an integrated social media plan is an important element of today’s PR strategies, companies need to be careful not to rely entirely o Read More

This week we turn back to the areas of copyright and contract law, and focus in on a particular type of agreement that is a fundamental must-have for any small business: the independent contractor agreement. Read More

I have written previously on 365daysofstartups.com about the process of trademark registration and steps brand owners can take to protect their trademarks on the Internet. This article takes a step back, and examines what needs to be done before adopting a trademark and applying for registration. Read More

You are running out of time to take tax breaks related to your business. Here are some things to consider if you are self-employed and looking for a way to squeeze in a tax break or two. Read More

With only a few weeks left before the end of the year, instead of making a mad dash to the mall, make a mad dash to your accounting books and look for some last minute ways to save money, spend money and prepare for the 2011 tax season. It’s not too late to get your books in order for ... Read More

Anita Campbell, CEO of BizSugar.com is interviewed by Abby Johnson of WebProNews at the recent BlogWorld conference on the topic of monetizing your Website. Anita talks about some common mistakes she feels that small business people online make when it comes to monetizing their Websites and also t Read More

When two or more businesses share information and get the idea to pool their resources for the greater benefit of all involved, the amorphous “joint venture” is often identified as the choice vehicle for moving forward with the shared plan for innovation. Joint ventures can create immense value thr Read More