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I guarantee you these 4 simple improvements (and gosh are they simple) will increase both the reach and success of your social media strategies. Read More

Shannon Okey is a knitter determined to share her passion, she bucked a lot of trends and launched her own publishing company. Now the author of nearly a dozen knitting and fiber art books, Shannon continues to inspire other crafters through her online studio, Knitgrrl. Read More

Recently I was asked by Max of Maine: What is the first action item every entrepreneur should do once they've committed themselves to starting a business?

Below are answers from the Young Entrepreneur Council, a nonprofit organization that provides young entrepreneurs with access to tools, mento Read More

There’s a myth that goes along with getting a job: you work hard and your employer will take care of you. Maybe if you work particularly hard, you might eventually get promoted. As long as you’re doing your job and doing it right, you’re guaranteed to get a pay check. That makes finding a good job Read More

Reach too far, too quickly or neglect important business practices, however, and a startup can revert from a success to a failure practically overnight. It is through a marriage of innovative thinking, smart business sense, and an understanding of startup company law one can launch, nurture, and pr Read More

In the eighth post in our new series, "Busted! Top 10 Myths About Social Media for Business," we look at how some decidedly "un-sexy" products have made big splashes in social media to generate major sales boosts. Read More

There are three things certain in life: death, taxes... and the fact that today's cutting edge electronic device will become a virtual obsolete dinosaur in a couple of years. How can small business owners keep up with the tech trends while keeping money in their coffers? Read More

If you are running a small business, have you put a value on your time? Many small businesses fall into a trap of "saving" money by taking on tasks themselves rather than paying contractors or outside experts. Sweat equity certainly has its place but you can overdo the do-it-yourself approach. Read More

Brands and brand building are talked about a lot. In this age of social media and online marketing we are all supposed to be getting in on the act, right? Morgan Spurlock talks about branding and transparency. Read More

Keyword research is an all too often under-appreciated aspect of SEO. This post lists 6 common keyword research mistakes that are easy to make and could be holding back your SEO. Read More