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Mark Walsh is now part of the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) after being named the Associate Administrator for the Office of Investment and Innovation.
The office administers the agency’s Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Read More

For the first time in several years, humans now account for more Internet traffic than bots, but bot activity is increasing at smaller websites. Read More

Sadly, even with this flood of computer generated insights, 95.8% of the world’s internet still does “nothing” when they visit a site. So, what’s missing? Psychology. Read More

Incorporating video into your social strategy can give customers an in-depth look at your products or operations. There are so many different ways you can use video to brand, network and grow your business. Here are some of the best ways you can include video in your social marketing strategy. Read More

When it comes to getting found on the Web, the most often overlooked step is how to figure out where your targeted prospects live online. There are three approaches you can use to discover where your targeted prospects live online. Read More

Do you know what it takes to qualify for a small business loan? The small business loan qualifier tool below, brought to you in partnership with Biz2Credit, helps you understand how a lender will view your small business loan readiness. Read More

More employers are offering workplace wellness programs than ever before. This year, close to half of the 1,977 business decision-makers surveyed for the fifth annual Aflac WorkForces Report said their companies sponsor workplace wellness programs, up from just 30 percent in 2012. Read More

It’s essential for all small businesses to have an online identity in today’s digital world. Whether you’re a successful small business or about to start one, bringing your business online may be the best thing for it. Read More

Mobile commerce is no longer an optional strategy for businesses that sell products online. Customers use mobile devices for pretty much everything today, including shopping. So you need to learn how to sell to customers on mobile devices. Here’s a list of mobile commerce tips for a strategy that w Read More

Creating a digital marketing strategy for a local business is quite different than creating one for an online-only business. To better reach local customers for your store, restaurant or other locally focused business, take a look at these local digital marketing tips. Read More