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One lesson that all of us seem to be learning lately, is that nothing stays the same. Entire industries are changing. Here's another news flash: the Internet has changed the franchise industry — big time. Read More

One of the common approaches to dealing with this recession is for companies to ask — well, tell — employees to take time off without pay, a day every week or two. This 10 or 20% haircut is supposed to indicate that "we're all in this together," and that it's better for everyone to suffer a little than to lay some people off. While I have some Read More

President Obama is injecting some $$ into small biz. Will this work?? Does he get it? I hope so. Read More

One of the main reasons that people site for attending a conference is the networking opportunities. Yet they often leave the event feeling they made few or no connections. Here are 10 Tips to help you get the most out of connecting with others at a conference. Read More

Author Nicholas Carr coined the phrase digital sharecroppers to describe those of us who create content on Web 2.0 sites. He says we are like sharecroppers after the Civil War — tilling land that we don't own, barely eking out a living, while someone else who owns the land, benefits. Read More

Let's face it, our economy here in the U.S. is in trouble. As a nation, and as individuals, we've out-spent our means and overextended our lives while saving less than ever before in history. And after decades of being inflated, it appears our economy is entering a readjustment period. This isn't, necessarily, a bad thing. Yes, people will lose jo Read More

You've put in the time, produced the work and delivered to the client. Well done! It's time to reap the financial rewards of your efforts. The problem? The money never arrives. Read More

Ready to do some Spring cleaning? Tired of listening to the same old things over and over again? If so, it might be time to freshen up your iPod content. We have lots to choose from over at the Small Business Trends Radio website where we have compiled a list of our picks of the top 100 audio podcasts for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Read More

It's hard to over-estimate the importance of a good logo. When they're done well -- they can become shorthand for your entire brand or company. Sadly, most logos never achieve that status because they're not well executed. Read More

You have probably heard that old adage—”it isn't what you know but who you know”, well I think it is a combination of the two. In business it is important to connect and network, but it is also supremely important to stay educated. A great way to combine networking and education is to join and contribute to business focused communities, networks, Read More