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Whether with Twitter, blogs, Facebook, YouTube or other options, social media remains an important option for promoting your business. In the following article, smSmallBiz.com gives a closer look at the different platforms and how they work. Read More

Tax breaks for small business are available under the new U.S. stimulus package and "smartmoney TV" can help your business find the best breaks to suit you. Read More

My Dad was one of the first franchise consultants around, and he taught me a few things.... Read More

I've added a weekend post routine that I hope you enjoy. Each weekend I write a post that features 3-4 things I read during the week that I found interesting. Generally speaking it won't involve much analysis and may range widely in topic. (Flickr image included here is also fav image of the week) Read More

Knowing how to write a good business plan will help you avoid major pitfalls when seeking financing. Here, from the Wall Street Journal, are some key considerations. Read More

Sales coaching is the No. 1 management activity that drives sales performance. The only problem is that managers have not been taught how to effectively coach. Coaching is a skill that takes time to perfect and unless effectively coached or trained managers make all types of mistakes. This is the 3rd in a series of coaching pitfalls that mangers s Read More

Once you have a process for qualifying leads, and you have a list that has gone through the process, don't rethink, follow through and engage. Read More

The most effective means you have to minimize the amount of cash you will need to put into a business is to find ways to bootstrap or shave dollars off your startup costs. Read More

Emily Gasner of Working Solutions explains how to get funding for your small business. Watch this video for the details. Read More

When looking for marketing options, consider promoting your business on YouTube. This Work.com Website shows you how. Read More