According to a study for the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy the total cost in the U.S. to meet federal regulations in 2008 was $1.75 trillion. Yes, that's trillion with a T. Read more »
Word of Mouth Marketing? Trust But Verify…
Many small businesses don't advertise at all - they rely on word of mouth advertising. But more and more people are turning to the Internet to verify recommendations from even friends and family. Read more »
Can You Be A Successful Entrepreneur?
Being a successful entrepreneur takes the mind-set to look for opportunities, the knowledge to market them properly and the drive to see them through. Read more »
Survey Shows Where To Advertise Local Business
If you are a local business owner and are running a special on one of your products, should you advertise in the local paper or on the web? Read more »
The Need To Outsource
Most small business owners start out doing everything themselves. If you continue doing everything, your business can't grow. That leaves two options: outsource or hire local employees. Read more »
Starting An Online Business – Incorporation
We're approaching the start of a new year and many of you are looking into starting an online business. One of the steps is deciding whether or not to incorporate your business. Read more »