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The franchise industry, as a whole, has not exactly been an “early adopter” of social media, especially, social media marketing. It’s taken a while, but the franchise industry seems to be taking it seriously now. Here are some concrete examples of franchise brands that have done some really innovative things to tell their unique stories, and get the word out about their products and services Read More

How does your business use social media in its marketing mix? If you use it to identify and attract new customers – then you are in the majority. Here are some insights on how small businesses are using blogs, Facebook and Twitter to expand, plus some tips to get your social media strategy right Read More

Google & SBA join forces to produce videos showing how actual small business owners are using online tools to drive business Read More

Now that you have successfully sold your investor on your business idea, what are legal steps you need to take to solidify your investor relationship? Do you need to sign agreements? Are there special laws and regulations you need to comply with? To avoid major disagreements and messy lawsuits, take the time to correctly set the ground rules with your investor. Follow these tips below to successfully establish your investor relationship Read More

In addition to tax laws, a state’s business environment – including utility costs and labor laws - affects the success and longevity of the small businesses that operate there. By no means is this list exhaustive, as there are many factors that contribute to a business environment, but here are a few factors to consider as you decide where to start, expand, or relocate your business Read More

In the light of the federal government's proposed $3 trillion budget for GFY2011, FedSources' Bill Gormley explains the small business federal contracting opportunity for 2010/11 Read More

Marketing in all its forms is an essential part of small business growth. Here are three tips from award-winning small business owners, who explain how they have improved their marketing efforts by better listening to their customers and critics while leveraging online tools to grow new markets on a tight budget Read More

Are you thinking about starting a parking lot business? Read on for a quick overview on how to start a valet, lot construction, or striping business - and the unique aspects of the industry that require extra attention Read More

Finding the right investor to finance your business plan can be a daunting task.Then, once you locate potential investors, convincing them to invest in your business is a whole new challenge. For small business owners who are looking for investors, read on to learn about places to find investors and tips to presenting a winning business case Read More

Once just the domain of downloadable tax forms and a prime candidate for a Plain Language overhaul, the IRS.gov web site has undergone a low-key, yet shout-out worthy, transformation in recent years – and this is good news for small business. Here’s a summary of some the most invaluable online tools and resources that IRS.gov has to offer small businesses Read More