Through the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women’s Peace Through Business program, women in the U.S. mentor women business owners in Afghanistan and Rwanda so they can develop their businesses and become even stronger advocates for peace.READ»
Three years ago, only 54% of small businesses had websites. Now 82% do. But lots of them have no idea how to use Google's most valuable ad tool. So the search giant is launching a slew of services and products to make AdWords easier.READ»
The government has not been nearly as willing to fund small businesses as they were big banks, so many small business owners have had to make do in other ways. A primer on Debtor in Possession financing.
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If you have been dragged into the land of commoditization, your job is to escape as quickly as you can. It is a dubious place to live with marginal value or spark. Price pressures and arm’s length relationships with the ultimate decision maker will eventually sink you. Things will not improve unless you deploy customer-centric strategies. READ»
Only 56 percent of 2010 college graduates had a job by this spring. For new graduates, this is a decidedly stark statistic...but it could create an entrepreneurial revolution. If you're on the fence about whether or not to start your own business, remember that you might be saving not only your own earning potential, but our entire economy.READ»
Walmart might move in down the street and underprice you, but they can't take away your story. The stories of three small businesses might help you outfox your biggest competitors. READ»
Only a small percentage of America's small businesses are involved in exporting. British Airways is hoping to change those numbers by helping small businesses open international markets. How? By flying 250 small businesses to any destination in the world the airline flies.READ»
Amazon's launching a new "Simple Email Service" to quickly give small to medium businesses access to corporate-grade "bulk and transactional" emailing services. It's the latest step in expansion for the Web Services business you probably forgot Amazon runs.READ»
QR Codes, the 2D barcodes that more business are using in their print material, are gaining traction in the US. How can your small business use QR Codes to build awareness, engage customers, and build your business?READ»
Was it a good year or a bad year for small business? It really depends on who you ask. More importantly, will 2011 be better or worse? What are the trends saying? With so many questions, we look to the experts in small business economy for the answers.READ»
It has taken tentative steps in the right direction, with new ambitions to streamline the process and reduce backlog. But until legislation liberates the patent office, its mismanagement continues to amount to a tax on small businesses, say critics.READ»
There are business books that teach you how to balance your ledger, hire the right people, and manage your cash flow. These aren't those books. These are the books that open your mind to new ways of doing business. Take a look at these 13 mind-blowing business books and add your own suggestions on what was left out.READ»
Email digests of social media activity can help marketers dodge company firewalls, manage their time more effectively, and more easily keep tabs of what's being said about them and their company in the social media space.READ»
There is so much talent in all of us. Sometimes a little guidance, assistance, mentorship, or just someone to believe it us can make all the difference in the world. Mentorship and technical assistance can turn the seed of an idea into a blossoming business. READ»
Small business management is a delicate balance of planning, action and intrinsic perspective. With minimal resources, time and money must be spent wisely. Business fundamentals must be incorporated at all times. READ»
