Holiday shopping is in full swing as we inch closer to the seasonal holidays of late December. If you’re a small business owner or an entrepreneur with a Web site, how are your online marketing strategies doing so far? Or are you still confused about what to do and feeling the pressure since you’ve already lost a week or two? Fear not, join the #smbiz Twitter chat for small business at...

Here is the recap from the #smbiz Twitter chat on spreading your personal brand across social media networks. Special guest for this chat was Neal Schaffer (@nealschaffer): @smbiz Tonight’s #smbiz is w special guest @nealschaffer discuss spreading ur personal brand across social media networks @smbiz Welcome back to #smbiz @nealschaffer ! Can’t wait to have a great discussion on personal b...

Following is the recap for the #smbiz Twitter chat on women in business. Guest experts for this social media chat were @avasiare @connectingwomen and @drfernkazlow. @avasiare Q1: Current state of the recession and securing financing for growth, belts are tight right now! #smbiz @MarshaHudnall Q1: I’m not sure I face any special challenges b/c I’m a woman. Our clients are all women so t...

Below is the recap and discussion for the #smbiz Twitter chat on healthcare options for small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and mommy bloggers. Expert panelists for this chat were @CSteven, @drjfpmd, and @PreferredHealth. @smbiz Q1 What should a small business owner look for when researching the right insurance plan for employees? #smbiz @CSteven That is a lengthy answer. The best w...

The following is a recap of the #smbiz Twitter chat on Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Robert Brady and Victoria Edwards were the expert panelists for the SEO chat. Robert Brady (@LotusJumpSEO on Twitter) is the director at Vizad, Inc., focused on SEO, Pay Per Click (PPC) and social media. Victoria Edwards (@TallChickVic on Twitter) is a specialist in SEO and online marketing at LinkShare. Here ...

Following is a recap and transcript of the June 9 #smbiz chat where Kim Fenolio (@kfenolio on Twitter) of America’s Best Companies gave tips on the best ways to use Twitter for business. @smbiz Q1 Is there a right way to use Twitter for marketing your small business? #smbiz @kFenolio Q1) Many argue there isn’t 1 right way. I say lots of wrong ways. So if there are wrong ways, there are...