Advice, tools, and services to help small business owners start, run, and grow their businesses more successfully.
Who says it's a man’s world? Today’s female entrepreneurs are shaking up the small business scene like never before.
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Orchids by Hausermann has been growing orchids for over 70 years in Villa Park, Illinois. Learn from Gene and James Hausermann how this family-owned business has bloomed, weathered change, and survived into its fifth generation.
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Despite the introduction of new legislation to help small business owners, crippling lawsuits are still a real concern. Learn how a good umbrella insurance plan can protect your assets.
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Entrepreneurs in early America set the stage for business models of today. The settlers of the New World were in it to make a profit, both for themselves and for their investors. Learn about entrepreneurs of the past.
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Capitalize on the new trend and get the word out about your business. How can a small business take advantage of the new trends, such as e-commercing, e-marketing, and blogging, and survive against the large conglomerates out there? Two words: social shopping.
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More and more Americans are opting for online shopping, so get ahead of your competition by selling your products online. Read how setting up your business for online retail can be relatively easy and cost-effective.
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If not cautious, highly financed advertising campaigns can quickly crumble like a fallen empire. Here are just a few examples of marketing gone wrong.
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What do countries as different as Yemen and Denmark have in common? Small businesses make up a large percentage of their economies and are responsible for much of their culture. Learn more about small businesses worldwide in this exclusive globe-spanning feature.
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Point-of-sale systems are becoming more common and cheaper than ever. Does that mean it's necessary for every business owner to get one?
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You don't have to break the bank to make your business stand out from the competition. If you take time to plan your strategy and make good decisions, you'll find you don't have to spend a lot of money to get the most advertising for your dollar.
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Who hasn't seen the ads with the sharp graphics and lab-coated physicians hawking miracle pills and potions for weight-loss and fat elimination? Keep your ads on the up-and-up by following the FTC rules.
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It's not enough to just have a name and logo for your business—you need to create a brand that incorporates your whole identity. Our experts share how to establish your business as a successful, brand-name company.
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Government grant money is readily available is the ultimate lure, and while in certain circumstances it can be an attractive option, many times it can also be a malicious trap set by criminal scammers. Know the facts when you're approached with the promise of free.
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Corky runs his specialty auto repair business at full speed. With a goal of providing the type of superior service and integrity he believes customers deserve, in May 2006, Bumpus opened Corky's Muscle Car Performance in Ocala, Fla.
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Some of the most memorable moments in television advertising come from small business commercials aired in local markets every day. Learn how these ad campaigns led to a major boost in business and name recognition for these companies.
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