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Great startups these days start with innovation, and then take it up a few notches to make it a revolution. An example is Google, who turned a new search technology into a tool that most of us couldn’t live without. As an entrepreneur, how do you know if you have the potential to innovate, and what Read More

A short six step system to getting your customer complaints and concerns resolved quickly and in a professional manor. Read More

Learns more about retirement savings plans for your small business in this free Webcast Feb. 23 sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration. The webcast will be from 2 to 4 p.m. EST and cover options ranging from employee pensions to savings incentive match Read More

Arguments from lawmakers often portray employees as victimized and in need of assistance as the reason for heavy amounts of labor and other regulations placed on business. While business owners frequently complain about the expense, the general perception may be that this is largely self-interest o Read More

Prices of many commodities, from cotton to corn, are on the rise. As a result, a slew of companies -- clothing retailers, industrial products manufacturers, paint distributors, etc. -- are feeling the pinch. Even the mighty McDonald’s Corp. recently indicated it might have to raise prices, thanks t Read More

In September, the Census Bureau released data from its first look at franchising across a wide range of industries. Collected as part of the 2007 Economic Census, this data provides interesting insights into an important mode of doing business. Read More

Improving your traffic and rankings for your blog is no longer the preserve of geeky teenagers locked away in their bedrooms. It is now serious a business – particularly if you aim is to monetize your blog, and produce a reasonable return on your investment. Read More

Structure your business around who you are. Being authentic is a sure fire way to differentiate your business from others. Not only is it easy to come up with great marketing strategies, but it becomes fun to get and keep custoomers. Read More

Nearly a year and a half into making small strides in one of the smallest niches on the Internet—the MILblog (military blog) community—our traffic started going up. We had one question.

Why? Read More

Google and Bing have confirmed that links from Twitter are being used as factors in their search rankings. But how are social signals being used and what can you do to make this work to improve your rankings? Read More