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It's been the retailing story for years--and new research says it still is! Yes, online sales continue to soar, recession be damned. We were all probably at least vaguely aware of this phenomenon but to see it in such stark numbers astounds anew. Perhaps the most eye-opening figure of all is the average amount that an Internet shopper spent last year: $1,006.50. Read More

2010 is supposed to be a big transition year for small business. Indicators show the economy is improving. More guaranteed loans are available for small Read More

When starting a new business, advertisement is very important. Here are some ideas for advertising including internet advertising and ways to get free advertising. Read More

There are important legal considerations to keep in mind when buying a business. Read this guide to understand what you can expect, and what to look out for when you're in the market to purchase an existing business. Read More

Currently Facebook boasts somewhere in excess of 400 million users and growing. You’ve probably heard this line by now, but If it were a country it would be the third largest in the world behind China and India only. There’s a pretty good bet that some members of your ideal target customer reside in and visit Facebook land, but the trick is to find them. Read More

If you're considering purchasing a franchise, there are questions you should be asking of the franchise company executives... Read More

Lawsuits are expensive, time-consuming, and can considerably hinder a small business. Detailed, well-drafted, and skillfully negotiated contracts are worth the Read More

From CPA Bernard B. Kamoroff and PowerHomeBiz.com, here are seven tax tips for small and home business as you approach the filing deadline for federal income taxes. The article talks about ways to save substantially through a variety of means from making sure to write off expenses correctly and remembering to write off any damaged or unusable inventory. See the rest of the tips below. Read More

Whether you are in the business of making money, running governments, or organizing communities - teamwork is essential. It is the basis of engagement, innovation and success. Business.gov's Caron Beesley provides 10 tips from the experts on how to build your business into an efficient and effective team effort. Read More

Campaigning for the Small Business Plan that he announced during the State of the Union, Obama has been stressing the need for Read More