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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

Join Garth Moulton from Jigsaw to learn more about lead sourcing. Read More

Nada Jones and Michelle Briody, authors of "Sixteen Weeks to Your Dream Business," list ten things you should "know" before you start your own business. Read More

Go ahead and find out how the installation went...but don't stop there. Read More

Website planning can be overwhelming, but with these tips, you can effectively reach your target audience. Read More

One new small business owner's insights on the all-mighty business card. Read More

This was written from the viewpoint of running a law firm, but the lessons apply to running any small business. Read More

Data from Jefferies and Company puts a hard number on the cost of traditional ads in 2008. The firm estimates that broadcast TV had the highest cost-per-thousand (CPM) rate of $10.25, with syndicated TV at $8.77. Magazines, cable TV, newspapers, radio and outdoor advertising round out the space. As for spending in the online sector... it' Read More

Google Base is one more tool from Google that can help you get the most out of your marketing efforts. If you sell products online, this is not only a good way to get your product listed in a product search engine, but it has added benefits for visibility as well. Read More

"Growth" is a word rarely uttered in tough economic times, especially among small businesses that are fighting for survival. Fortunately, growing a business in uncertain times is possible. Just ask the owners of a small bookstore in Woodstock, Ga. They have steadily grown their store into a community fixture by eschewing doom-and-gloom thinking. Read More