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As you become more engrossed with you business, you will definitely realize that time becomes a precious "commodity". Here are ten ways to help you manage your time effectively. Read More

Frank Klein of Relativity Business Technology Solutions talks in this video about what he calls "the technology gap and small business" when it comes to competing globally. But, in fact, Web 2.0, Frank's main focus in the video, has only improved the cost effectiveness of small business in the global market. Be sure to watch the rest of Frank's insights including the need to transform your busine Read More

A well-drafted contract spells out the rights and obligations of each party and protects you and your business to the most practical extent. A good contract can increase your business, earn you respect, and make you money. A bad contract, on the other hand, can be disastrous. These nine tips will give you a head start. Read More

Most industries impose an unseen tax on participants trying to stand out, go against that grain or do the right thing or hard thing.

The tax isn’t something regulated by an agency it comes in the form of higher costs, more steps, education, higher wages – all the things that go into trying to build a business that’s more than a simple commodity type copy of everyone else. Read More

If you work at home, you'll want to read this post with ideas and trends to help you. Work-at-home entrepreneur trends for 2010, for home-based small businesses. Steve King also blogs at SmallBizLabs and that's also his Twitter handle. Read More

Impact investing – making investments that generate social and environmental value as well as financial return – has the potential to complement philanthropy and government intervention. It's a potent force for addressing global challenges on a large scale. Impact investors want to move beyond “socially responsible investment” (SRI) which focuses on avoiding investments in “harmful” companies Read More

This holiday season, the need for cost-effective marketing tools is more important than ever – especially for small businesses. With a continued shift of shopping to the Web expected, using social media to reach customers with special coupons and other Read More

Startups die for lots of reasons. Of course the end game usually involves running out of money – until that point in time, you can still fight on (although it might not be worth it.) But at the root of many startup deaths is indecision, especially for first-time entrepreneurs and CEOs. Read More

Would you be surprised to learn that South Dakota is considered the most friendly state for small businesses and entrepreneurs? These particular rankings come from the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, a non-profit small business advocacy group. Read More

Creating a culture of innovation in an organization starts with allowing each individual the right to innovate. The first person to do this should be you the leader. What have you innovated, allowed yourself to innovate, given yourself the time to innovate. Start with yourself, then expand. Read More