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I have received a new batch of reading material. I am thinking of signing up for an account on Audible.com. I still like to read real books, but it could be enjoyable to start to "read" some books in audio format in the future. Do you listen to books? Read More

Using social media networks like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can complement an overall PR plan, but should not replace good public relations techniques.

While an integrated social media plan is an important element of today’s PR strategies, companies need to be careful not to rely entirely o Read More

The future of franchising is looking bright: In September, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 10.5 percent of all businesses with paid employees were franchises in 2007, the latest data year, and that they generated a staggering $1.3 trillion in annual sales. Read More

Getting money for your start-up is, quite simply, a huge pain in the ass. Some people are lucky enough to have a windfall of cash, or have stumbled upon a project that took off enough to fund their bigger ideas. However, many of us have to pound the pavement looking for capital when trying to do so Read More

Big projects are made of small parts. If you're resisting and avoiding doing something big, break it into small parts to just get started! Read More

This week we turn back to the areas of copyright and contract law, and focus in on a particular type of agreement that is a fundamental must-have for any small business: the independent contractor agreement. Read More

According to the Email Stat Center, the industry average email open rate is 22% and the average click-through rate is a mere 5.3%. Part 2 in our blog series with Emma email marketing, we look at what works to compile these tips for getting above average campaign performance. Read More

Is the Wall Street Journal right? Are banks really starting to lend or are they just lending to the few that are qualified? I looked a little deeper and found that it might be a little over the top. Read More

I have listed a few social media websites that I feel we should all keep an eye on for the year of 2011. Read More

New cloud applications are being introduced on regular basis. There are plenty of alternatives for small business owners to choose. Here are some suggestions. Read More