There have been some rumblings recently between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (a big proponent of Small Business) and President Barack Obama’s administration and proposed bills. The Chamber of Commerce has operated for 97 years on a simple principle of free enterprise, where there is very little government intervention. But President Obama has introduced several bills and legislation that wou...

Now that virtually the whole business world is online let’s take a time out to reflect on our Web presence to see if there are specific places we can sharpen our small business Web site. Below are 14 areas many entrepreneurs may not actively think about to improve their business Web site. (if you would like to add to this list, comments at the end are ALWAYS encouraged) 1. Review your headli...

Summary: Want to advertise to potential customers in your geographic area who need your product?  You may want to consider Facebook Pay Per Click advertising, which contains demographics that could change your business. Details: Facebook isn’t just a toy for personal use.  It’s a legitimate business tool, and you might be shocked at the power you have to advertise to your target market there...

Millions of small businesses are turning to PR to promote their business because it has the tendency to be considerably more affordable compared with traditional marketing and advertising. What’s more, press releases help attract the attention of reporters who then write stories on companies, providing valuable third-party endorsement for businesses. And since today’s press releases ca...

Many startups realize the significance good customer service can mean for the success of a small business - or even a large operation. When done right, customer service can grease the wheels of any marketing and loyalty program. That’s exactly what Joan Lamonica did when she opened up a retail store recently. She’s the fashion designer and owner of Sara Mique and she quickly realized h...

Health insurance costs and proposed legislation for future health insurance options are a continuing source of frustration and pain for millions of small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to grow their operations. As health costs rise for small business they may be faced with the unwanted task of laying off even more people to avoid the costs associated with new health regulations. Small b...