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If you're a small business owner you can still use social media to find new customers without letting it take over your life. And below you'll find what I think are the top social media sites to help you do that. The trick is navigate through the clutter and find the ones that will work best for you. Read More

undreds of Twitter applications can be found on numerous sites that offer cool tools to help you manage the way you use Twitter. If you use Twitter for marketing your small business, I sorted thru tons of apps to bring you the most helpful. Read More

Not every entrepreneur who starts and runs an online or offline business begins with a business plan, but it definitely helps to have one. If you're seeking funding from a venture capitalist, angel investor or other source of private capital then you will definitely need a comprehensive business plan that is well thought out and shows sound busin Read More

In today's economic environment, every financial milestone is an important one. It's critical that small business owners have the right tools and know-how to properly manage their taxes year-round so they're not dealing with undue stress on the days leading up to April 15th. The right solutions can help small business owners efficiently and easily Read More

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

Discussing a post with LinkedIn marketing tips as well as a post on internet video marketing tips for social networking on YouTube. Recap of blog activity for the week of 2-23-2009: #1 LinkedIn Marketing-Connecting Business Blogs #2 3 Internet Video Marketing Tips for Social Networking on YouTube Total Time: 4:02 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

There's no sure way for would-be franchisees to gauge their likely success with a potential franchise. But like bettors at a racetrack, they do have a tip sheet they can use for guidance. It's the Small Business Administration's annual compilation of performance data on thousands of franchisee loans it has guaranteed. Read More