Approximately two-thirds of small business owners started their business to pursue a personal passion, according to Intuit. In Read More
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LevelUp is asking consumers to scan, not swipe
The mobile wallet market has reached a fever pitch this year. With tech companies zoned in on Read More
With the economy seemingly on the upswing, at least for the time being, Congress took some action today Read More
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Apple hits all-time high in tablet market-share demand
Even though the new iPad hasn’t hit store shelves (that’s expected March 16), the mobile device is already Read More
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Sandberg: Facebook added $15.3B to Europe econ in 2011
Many of the top executives at Internet giants have been missing from there offices for the last few Read More
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BestVendor lands $3M for app recommendation site
Fresh off the heels from raising $600,000 in seed funding in June, NY-based BestVendor, which started this past Read More
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Small businesses are ramping up social media marketing
It has been a generally accepted rule that you have to spend money to make money. And for Read More
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Accidental inventors: A search for solutions
“There was a moment when the belts arrived in the mail, and I looked at this belt which Read More
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And The Winner Is…….
With so much doom and gloom in the press these days, it’s great to have a fun story Read More
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And the Answer Is: ‘I Don’t Know’
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Are You Cut Out to Be a Franchisee?
For many Americans, owning a small business is a life-long dream. However, building a business from the ground Read More
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WordWatch raises $1.4M from Credo Ventures
When it comes to paid search advertising, SMBs are up against some heavy hitters. Major brands with larger-than-life Read More
Economists are urging lawmakers to allow a payroll tax holiday to encourage small businesses to hire. Also, watch Read More
The ever-increasing cost of healthcare is putting stress on small businesses, and it might be getting worse. Plus, Read More
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Don’t Neglect Face-to-Face Meetings
Have you cut back on business travel and therefore aren’t able to have as many face-to-face meetings? Today, Read More