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By 2020, 70% of small to medium-sized businesses will be owned by women over 55. What are the factors involved in the push and pull dynamic and how can women use them to determine if owning or starting a business is right for them? Read More

Theresa Carey at Small Business Computing.com takes a look at QuickBooks Premier 2010, the latest generation in the popular small business accounting software. If you are thinking about upgrading your accounting software or getting into small business for the first time, check out Theresa's review first to determine whether or not the latest QuickBooks software is the right small business account Read More

Choices about what smartphone or smartphones to buy for your small business take several different forms, says Adam Ostrow at Mashable. There are also several layers of functionality and quality to decide upon before you can make a purchase. The article leads you through some of the considerations you DEFINITELY should be making before thinking about this important decision and helps you arrive a Read More

One trait all successful entrepreneurs have in common is this; they are very organized. To this set of entrepreneurs, time is their greatest asset so they do not waste it.I will be using this medium to share with you some effective time management tips you can use to organize yourself, be you an entrepreneur or a CEO Read More

Michael Dell talks about setting priorities, observing changes in customer behavior, and why now is probably a great time to start a company. Michael stresses on focusing on what customers want, what are the larger opportunities, and which ones fit with your capabilities. Read More

About this time of year, some people get in planning mode for the new year. Often times this planning involves dragging out white boards and reviewing last year’s plan to evaluate progress.

My take it that kind of planning, trying to figure what to do next, only leads to mediocrity. It helps you get a little better, maybe, but it’s usually all down there in the ground level, tactical stuff. Read More

Holiday shopping is in full swing as we inch closer to the seasonal holidays of late December. If you're a small business owner or an entrepreneur with a Web site, how are your online marketing strategies doing so far? Read More

Offering genuinely valuable information is one of the best ways to strengthen bonds with existing customers and reach out to new ones. Here are five strategic ways to do it. Read More

To make the most of social media and create an Internet presence that will keep your business thriving in a down economy, Steve Fretzin, founder and president of Sales Results Inc, offers these tips. Read More

An upset customer calls to complain about a product or service, and you’re caught completely off guard. How do you react? According to Maribeth Kuzmeski, author of The Connectors: How the World’s Most Successful Businesspeople Build Relationships and Win Clients for Life, you can use this opportunity to truly connect with your customer and build customer loyalty. Read More