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In 1990, they told James "Buster" Douglas, a 42-1 underdog and challenger the same thing as he entered the ring with the monstrous, mythical and undefeated heavyweight champ, Mike Tyson.. Read More

Super-group Chicago asked in a classic song, "Does anybody really know what time it is?" Your business may hinge on the correct answer!

I have found the following site to be the best in giving the all-important correct answer.. Read More

Many small businesses start out being run from home. It's cheaper and smarter than investing in a pricey office, before your business gets off the ground. Also, if you're delivering a service, it may not be necessary to have an office or other facility.

This post outlines 4 (actually 5) reasons that you need a private mailbox service, such as provided by the UPS Store. For security reasons .. Read More

Small businesses survive on the good credit of their owners and partners. Often you first financing is reliant on the personal credit of the owner or partner. Learn how to fix any blemishes before you start your new venture Read More

COBRA benefits may allow you access to your employer's health benefits after you've left, but will you be able to afford them? With the subsidy all but gone in Congress, that makes COBRA practically unaffordable for many families Read More

One of the exciting parts about marketing is the ability to be original and creative especially as a small business owner. However if you just copy what someone else does it can harm your brand and confuse your customers Read More

Francisco Rosales shares eight power tools you could use if you want to turn your blog into a profit center. The total cost per month is under $100 Read More

I just read a rather depressing piece of information: for the first half of 2010 the rate of new business start-ups was the lowest it's been in 24 years. According to a blog post for the Wall Street Journal "the 3.4% first-quarter start-up rate and the 3.9% in the second quarter mark the lowest first-half since (executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas) started recording data in 1986." The reason for such a dramatic decrease from last year is less than obvious Read More

This great infographic shares small business news about how social media is really being adopted by small business and even how much success small businesses report seeing after using the tools. As expected, the number of small to medium sized businesses using these services remains low, and so do the percentage of users who say use of the tools has resulted in increased sales. Though the jury is still out, there are businesses that have claimed substantial response to social media marketing, and it seems logical that number will continue to grow over time. Read More