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News of a Possible Tax Break!

by Lisa Constance, July 6, 2011 | Comments

	(7/6/11) Today in Small Biz: News, Tips & Information for Your Small Business Success Economists are urging lawmakers to allow a payroll tax holiday to encourage small businesses to hire. Also, watch the video to learn more about mobile digital payments. Visit It's Your Biz.
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Healthcare Costs on Your Mind?

by Lisa Constance, June 24, 2011 | Comments

	(6/24/11) Today in Small Biz: News, Tips & Information for Your Small Business Success The ever-increasing cost of healthcare is putting stress on small businesses, and it might be getting worse. Plus, see how some small businesses are combating obesity. Catch the story on Its Your Biz.
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Don't Neglect Face-to-Face Meetings

by Lisa Constance, June 23, 2011 | Comments

(6/23/11) Today in Small Biz: News, Tips & Information for Your Small Business Success

Have you cut back on business travel and therefore aren't able to have as many face-to-face meetings? Today, we're saturated (perhaps oversaturated) with social media, soundbites, instant information, etc. ad nauseum. It's become a click-happy world with a tendency to undervalue or overlook actual human contact. But did you know that it takes on average five video conferences, ten phone ...

Social Media: A Game Changer for SMBs

by Lisa Constance, June 22, 2011 | Comments

	(6/22/11) Today in Small Biz: News, Tips & Information for Your Small Business Success Two social media conferences are being held on each U.S. coast to discuss tips and tricks of how small businesses can get more out of the power of social networking. Visit It's Your Biz for the full story.
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Today in Small Biz

by Lisa Constance, June 8, 2011 | Comments

	Offer Cell Phones to Your Employees? Create a Use Policy to Avoid Problems. With 50 percent of small businesses using and maximizing their mobile devices, you’ll not only want to be sure your choosing the right cell carrier for your business, but also to have a well-defined cell-use policy for your employees to follow. Watch the short video to find out more. See the story on It's Your Biz.
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Today in Small Biz

by Lisa Constance, June 6, 2011 | Comments

	The Federal Budget Deficit and Changes to the Small Business Landscape Many small business owners are concerned about the federal deficit and what it will mean to the economy. Women-owned companies are changing the business landscape and how to get a free guide for social enterprises. Visit It's Your Biz for the full story.
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Today in Small Biz: Small Business News

by Lisa Constance, June 1, 2011 | Comments

	Hello! Washington... Are You Listening to Small Business? Small business leaders dealing with an uncertain economy have some questions for government leaders. Also, you can be among the first to preview a real time expense tracking app for a business credit card. Entrepreneurial marketing know-how is being recognized during the entire month of June. Visit It's Your Biz for the full story.
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Today in Small Biz: Small Business News

by Lisa Constance, May 31, 2011 | Comments

Create a Professional Voicemail Greeting for Your Business Cell Phone

If you use your mobile phone for your personal life and you’re business, you may be tempted to record a more casual voicemail greeting since you know your friends will be calling. But don’t overlook this as an opportunity to put your best foot forward. Watch this video about creating a professional voicemail greeting for your business cell phone.

Driven: Business Advice on the Road

by Lisa Constance, September 28, 2010 | Comments

	Driven: Business Advice on the Road by Ford Transit Connect! Driven: Business Advice on the Road by Ford Transit Connect! Host Mario Armstrong rides shotgun with Companion Baking’s, Josh Allen, aka “The Bread Guy.” See how this small business owner gets the most mileage out of his 4 C’s. And learn plenty of tips for your business along the way! Watch it Now!
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SBTV Biz Buzz Small Business News

by Lisa Constance, July 23, 2010 | Comments

	Watch for Red Flags when Searching for Government Grants Government grants are available for small business but beware of fraudulent organizations trying to scam small business owners. Learn to spot the red flags on government grant scams on SBTV Biz Buzz Small Business News.
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SBTV Biz Buzz Small Business News

by Lisa Constance, July 19, 2010 | Comments

Where have the small business loans gone?

Where have small business loans gone? That is the question many entrepreneurs are asking after reports forty billion dollars worth of small business lending funds evaporated over the last two years. Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve says there are several factors behind the contraction in small businesses lending. Hear more on the SBTV.com story on small business loans.

SBTV Biz Buzz Small Business News

by Lisa Constance, July 14, 2010 | Comments

	Energy initiatives and tools are helping business owners save energy and money. Saving money and energy is vital for many businesses. Some energy initiatives and tools are helping busy business owners today on both fronts. Businesses are getting help in the form of local and national energy programs. Get details on SBTV.com.
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SBTV Biz Buzz Small Business News

by Lisa Constance, July 13, 2010 | Comments

Smart grid technology helps small business save energy and money.

New power tools are being developed for business, not hand tools... but tech tools called smart grid technologies. These are applications to allow you to power up or power down to save energy and money. Improvements to the nation’s electric system through a “smart grid” will allow businesses to select the best times to run equipment or allow some firms ...

Lisa Constance Director of Strategic Development, www.ItsYourBiz.com

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