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The CEO of ProBizAssoc.com discusses important things to consider prior to starting up a small business.

In a complex, connected world where your small-business competitors are proliferating with the speed of the Internet, you can't afford not to pay better and closer attention to your customer base -- the ones you have, and the ones you hope to grow on. Ke

The Senate passed legislation Monday that included the extension of the Small Business Innovation Research program, which provides federal funds to eligible firms.

Any small business, regardless of number of employees, should have at least basic business insurance. Basic business insurance will cover the business from most liabilities.

Whether a business is large or small, the same basic principles and practices of internal control apply. One of the key components of internal control is the accounts payable cycle.

Do phrases like "six hat thinking" or "strategic planning model" or worse, "Hoshin Kanri," cause your throat to constrict and set your fight-or-flight instincts into high gear? Relax! You can demystify and defang the dreaded business planning process --

This information is going to fly in the face of everything you've ever been told about how and where to get money to finance your business.

Earning a degree in Entrepreneurship can help you gain the confidence and knowledge to successfully start and manage your own small business. Accredited online colleges and universities offer well-designed programs for individuals ready to be their own boss.

We have entered a new era of entrepreneurship in which our future global standing will be defined. Despite its best efforts, the existing educational system is unable to meet the needs of ascending generations of entrepreneurs.

The idea of starting your own business can be quite powerful. Consider all the positives: setting your own schedule, doing something you love, making money for you, taking vacation whenever you want.

The question of the wealth of nations has been the center of economics for more than two centuries (Lesson et al., 2004: 235). The evolutionary process of the economy and society has not been a linear one. No one single model of economic growth has dominated society.

It was announced on Friday by the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship that Democratic Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts Chairman of the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, received an award this week from Small Business California

Nearly seven out of 10 youth are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. Yet, 85 percent of children are taught little or nothing about how business and the economy work.

Before you hang out that PR shingle, take care of a few pre-business-formation details. Ponder, plan and prepare to ensure your fledgling firm enjoys every opportunity it needs to take root, grow strong and flourish into all you could hope it would be!

Women-owned businesses are booming! Many women are choosing entrepreneurship as a career path. Here are several resources that may be quite helpful for women entrepreneurs.

Marketing strategy, entrepreneurship, advertising, and business operations were all topics discussed by Bob Kaufman, CEO of Bob's Discount Furniture Company, the 42nd largest furniture chain in the United States with $1.7 million in sales last year.

Women own 38 percent of all U.S. business and are rapidly contributing to the economy. So why is so much harder for female entrepreneurs to find funding? What is the value of networking for women?

How to find capital for your small business, places to look and ideas for financing.

There are several benefits to using a small business card.

10 Habits of Highly Successful Small Business Owners

Many American communities seem intent on focusing efforts to bring in big business imports while overlooking the contribution and importance of small business.

10 Causes of Small Business Failure and How to Avoid Them

If you want your small business to succeed, a Web presence is absolutely necessary. Read on to learn about choosing a domain name, selecting a Web hosting package and designing your site to increase your sales.

I have spent countless hours going through podcasts for small business owners and wanted to share some of the best ones with you.

Marketing a small business can be time consuming, particularly if you're not prepared with a marketing plan, but marketing is essential to small business success. Let's look at a few marketing tips for small businesses.

Even while I had the business plan writing experience, I failed to write my own business plan. I'd set up many small business, but figured I'd plan to fly by the seat of my pants. Doing that works sometimes, but failing to plan is really planning to fail.

Whenever you start a small business, you must discover your niche market. Read this article to learn how and why you should find your niche market.

Government grants have helped millions of small businesses, but how do you get one? If you are a small business, you must read this article to find out how to get a small business grant.

If you are a small business owner who is looking for a CRM tool, you'll want to demo Office Interactive.

Finding the right grant opportunity for your business is not simple and may take you a significant amount of time. However, the grant you receive may go a long way toward the success of your small business.

An overview of the features available in phone systems, and suggestions of what to look for when selecting a phone system for your small business.

I recently read an article in a popular business magazine which suggested that the website Myspace.com is one of the most effective ways to promote a small business. After reading the article, I decided to make a deal with the devil...

The most widely recognized advantage of incorporating your business is that your liability is limited to the amount you invested in the corporation.

As a small business owner -- whether a sole proprietor or a general partnership -- your personal and business credit reports are closely linked in the eyes of financial institutions.

Operating a small business successfully isn't easy, but with with these three simple steps you can insure that your small business has the best chance possible.

Have you ever contracted the Small Business Administration? You might consider it if you have a fledgling business or if you live in an area that's been deemed a disaster area. Find out details by reading this article today!

Does your small business need an e-newsletter? If so, keep these tips in mind as you create it.

Just as with personal loans, you may not receive the first small business loan you apply for. Do not let this stop you. Move on and look for another lender or choose a different loan type.

Are you used to pulling wads of crumpled receipts from your pockets for small business purchases and not knowing how to account for them? This will set you on the right path!

Many small business owners spend most of their time concentrating on "the big one." All the while, they forget to nurse the little accounts, sales, ad opportunities, etc. that come their way every day.

For the new small business, finding ways to make work easier and more efficient is a top priority. With these software packages, you can minimize planning time and keep everything in one place.

Looking at buying that little business? Does the offer seem like a once-in-a-lifetime deal? Before you plunk down your money, here are some tips that will save you grief later.

If you are looking for a job, there are lots of reasons why you should consider looking to small business for employment.

Unique ways to promote your business; if you're just getting started in your venture, this is a must read. Maybe, you're already off to a great start, you can still benefit from these ideas. Read on for unique ways to maximize your publicity and get increased traffic!

Small business owners are just as susceptible to having their identity stolen, but are less protected by law enforcement. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.

This guide focuses on basics principles a small business owner should keep in mind when starting a business and launching, or placing, that business online.

You have written a proposal to start your own business. Now you need money. The federal government has loans that are given out to those individuals who seek to open their own business. Here are the basics of obtaining a small business loan.

If you want to succeed to the point where you make freelancing and/or small business ownership a successful career - not just a way to scratch out a living - here are three things you can do to increase your income year after year.

Although some products/services are overpriced, most freelancers/small business owners determine price by what the time and/or materials it takes to produce an item. A number of factors go into this process.

Twenty years ago bored teenagers might TP (toilet paper) a neighbor's tree or throw water balloons. This usually had no economic cost attached. Nowadays, a bored teenager can bring corporate America to its knees with a few clicks of a mouse.