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Challenges abound for the small business owner, especially when his or her business is producing custom, handmade, or specialized products. In some ways it would seem that these entrepreneurs have an advantage over more conventional business — their product is more unique, for example, which you wo Read More

Finally Google has made Google Plus Pages open to public. Now you can create a Google+ Page for your business, website, blog or your brand, so your customers or readers can get quick updates from you by adding your page to their circles. Read More

Did you participate in National Small Business Week this past year? The Small Business Administration hosts Small Business Week every spring; this past year’s was one of the most successful ever. But the SBA is already getting ready for the 2012 National Small Business Week, which will be held May Read More

The goal is to acquire customers. A high rate of bringing in new customers will guarantee the business’ continued growth at a rapid rate. Why not take out two birds with one stone and cut your sales force down, too? Read More

Have you been struggling with finding your niche in business?

Whether you have launched your business, or are still in the conception stages, having a niche is an important part of the success puzzle. And when you discover it, it feels just like coming home, because you have found the audience y Read More

Brian, give us some background on yourself and how you got started with Hot Blog Tips. Who or what got you interested in blogging and was it your first blog? Just last week I wrote a piece reflecting on life before Read More

Marie Callender's, the 60-year-old family pie dynasty, has struggled to stay relevant under various owners since its founder sold it in 1986. There are important business lessons to be learned from the demise of the once-popular Marie Callender franchise. Read More

Even though it’s important to you to meet specific financial goals, your employer isn’t as worried about what you consider “needs.” Don't use your current financial situation and as reasons that you “deserve” a raise. Read More

Every new startup I know dreams of being funded by an angel investor. Yet according to the latest data from Gust (formerly AngelSoft), only about 3 out of 100 companies who initiate the formal request process actually get funded. Read More

Overcome the challenge of limited resources with a series of low-risk actions that might have a big payoff. We asked three members of Vistage, a peer group organization for business owners and senior executives, to shed some light on the types of little bets that typically yield big results. Read More