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The 2010 Census data, released in 2011, was a gold mine of information for business owners. But what information will be the most important to your business going forward? The Brookings Institution picked out its top five trends rom the 2010 Census, and I thought I’d share them here.
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In this video interview with Dr. Alan Glazier—owner and founder of the Shady Grove Eye & Vision Care practice in Rockville, Maryland; an entrepreneur; and a Network Solutions customer—Shashi Bellamkonda asks the doctor about the social media marketing efforts that have helped to drive his business Read More

Has your business classified workers as independent contractors who should really be classified as employees? This sensitive issue is a big concern for small business owners. More and more entrepreneurs are relying on independent contractors to handle their workloads, but the definition of “indepen Read More

Recently, Monika Jansen did a lot of research on what makes a B2B Facebook Page successful, and she's compiled the best-of-the-best tips for this article. Read More

Has your business ever offered a group deal via a site such as Groupon or LivingSocial? Despite some reports of backlash against the programs, new data from MerchantCircle’s 7th survey of U.S. small business owners shows that group deals are growing steadily in popularity among small businesses. As Read More

Is technology running your life in a way that limits your experience or zaps your energy? In his recent article on SmallBizTechnology.com, Shashi Bellamkonda takes a thoughtful look at the ways we can avoid being “frogs in the well.” He recommends stepping back and assessing not only how we use mob Read More

What changes can you expect for your work force this year? The Herman Group has issued its annual forecast, which predicts that 2012 will be much like 2011 due to prolonged economic challenges. Here’s a closer look at some of the key trends:
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As you spend time reviewing and refining your online presence in 2012, you’ll want to check out Shashi Bellamkonda’s recent article on SmallBizTrends.com: 5 Website Resolutions to Put on Your List for 2012. Shashi covers a lot of ground in his article, and he organizes his tips and tactics around t Read More

The National Defense Authorization Act recently signed into law by President Obama has gained notoriety for expanding the scope of the federal government’s authority against terror suspects. Drawing less attention, but perhaps more interesting to small business owners, is that it also reauthorized Read More

What are the qualities that consistently turn marketers into social media superstars? When we look at successful social media marketers like Mari Smith—co-author of Facebook Marketing: An Hour a Day, a highly sought after speaker, and a great person to learn from—we find 5 traits that are common to Read More