Jan 7, 2013

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Ask an Expert: Small business is back
USA TODAY
Last week, I began my annual look at the Top Trends in Small Business. This week we get to the Top 5 and what is interesting about the overall list is that it is dominated by changes to the way we work, mostly due to technology, but additionally ...
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The Federal Government Is Not a Small Business
Bloomberg
In the news release announcing his bill to derail the platinum coin effort, Republican Representative Greg Walden says something really stupid: "My wife and I have owned and operated a small business since 1986. When it came time to pay the bills, we ...
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The absolutely EXPECTED small business fallout from Obamacare.
RedState
It would appear that many small business owners have noticed that the new rules for providing mandatory health insurance coverage have some significant loopholes: to wit, that they only apply to companies that employ fifty or more full time employers ...
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Verizon To Begin Offering Share Everything Plan for Small Businesses On ...
Forbes
As someone who has worked at (and worked with) many small businesses, I have witnessed the pain of managing multiple lines of mobile devices. The cost of this can quickly add up, and wireless carriers know it (and typically thrive on it.) To attract ...
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Small Business Must-Reads—Monday, Jan. 7
Wall Street Journal
By WSJ'S SMALL BUSINESS TEAM. Still waiting: Congress passed only a fraction of the Sandy relief bill Friday, which means that most businesses devastated by the storm are still waiting for help. CNNMoney.com. Enlarge Image. image. Close. image ...
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Wall Street Journal
Small Business Presence Increasingly Mobile
Technorati
A recent study of 500 small businesses conducted by domain company Network Solutions led to an infographic that highlights the importance of ensuring your company's website is mobile-friendly. While only 14% of businesses surveyed said they had a ...
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Technorati
Infusionsoft gets $54M to help small businesses compete with heavyweights
VentureBeat
Mark Twain said "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." The same principle applies to small businesses owners. But regardless of spirit and dedication, they won't get through too many rounds without a strong ...
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VentureBeat
Small Business Shoutout: Shoreline Beverage
HLNtv.com
Shoreline Beverage is a family-owned beer distributor in Huntington, New York. The company has been around since 1977 and co-owner Stuart Haimes says it's one of the area's oldest businesses. When Superstorm Sandy knocked out the majority of Long ...
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Ooma Office brings VoIP to small business, launching this month
Engadget
Ooma's expanding its VoIP offerings to the world of business, introducing "Ooma Office" today at CES 2013. Ooma Office takes the already existing VoIP functionality built into Ooma's Telo device (made for residential use) and adapts it for small ...
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Small Business Competition for Free Rent, Utility Stipend in Lisbon
KCRG
LISBON, Iowa - If you're a small business owner looking for a new, free space to grow your business, Lisbon might be the place for you. Monday, the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group kicked off a contest to reward local entrepreneurs.
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KCRG
Verizon announces Share Everything Plans for Small Business are arriving Jan ...
Engadget
Verizon is widening the scope of its Share Everything plans to accommodate small businesses from January 24th. Companies can purchase a single plan with up to 25 lines with unlimited minutes, texts, picture and video messages -- with the tiered pricing ...
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Herrera Beutler to remain on Small Business Committee
The Columbian
Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Camas, will stay on the Small Business Committee while also serving on the powerful and highly demanding Appropriations Committee, which handles federal discretionary spending. By Stevie Mathieu Columbian staff writer ...
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How Small Business Will Be Spending in 2013: Survey
NBC Chicago (blog)
22.5 percent of small business respondents "said they are going to spend the majority of their budget on technology expenditures and growth." 50.5 percent will be emphasizing and growing their presence on LinkedIn and Facebook; Nearly 90 percent of ...
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NJ small business owners worry about impact of 2% payroll tax increase
Hunterdon County Democrat - NJ.com
Many employees just got their first paycheck of the new year, one that comes with a tax increase regardless of income. Small business owners aren't happy with the 2% rise in the Social Security tax after a temporary cut-back, worried about the impact ...
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Running a Gallery: An HBR Small Business Interview
blogs.hbr.org (blog)
From 2008 through 2011, we were just up against challenge after challenge to keep our business in play. That ultimately gets to be the challenge with a small business — trying to stay on point and not lose my cool and panic. So what I took from ...
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blogs.hbr.org (blog)
Can 2013 Please Be the Year that Small Businesses Embrace Social Media?
Technorati
From Facebook to Pinterest the use of social media has changed the way that business market their businesses.Or has it? Marketing Magazine predicting that the use of social media and social search will grow in 2013. But, are business owners really ...
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Technorati
Even after fiscal cliff deal, small businesses could face new taxes
WFMZ Allentown
The "fiscal cliff" may be resolved, but tax planners predict the worst may be yet to come for small businesses. And until that gets resolved, many companies are holding-off on hiring. In Allentown, the Hamilton Family Diner is a slice of Americana. "We ...
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Post-fiscal cliff changes in federal tax law to affect small business owners
News & Observer
Those are the emotions of small business owners in the wake of the "fiscal cliff" deal that defined some key tax provisions for businesses and individuals, but left a lingering cloud of uncertainty. A week ago, Congress prevented the nation from ...
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News & Observer
SBA Highlights Tax Breaks for Small Business in Fiscal Cliff Deal
Accounting Today
She noted that whether small businesses have invested in research and development or new equipment or hired veteran employees, they can benefit from one or more of the extended tax incentives. Small businesses looking for investors can also benefit ...
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Accounting Today
Washington Business Owners Get Their Own App Store
Technorati
Chambers of Commerce across the U.S.A. continue to be a hub of shared business knowledge, as they take note of fast-paced business and social trends. One state's Chamber in particular has embraced the use of mobile business technologies, offering a ...
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Technorati
Small Business Expects to Boost Ad Spending in 2013
BusinessNewsDaily
In another sign of small business optimism about revenue projections for 2013, nearly a third (30.5 percent) of small businesses (SMB) that spend more than $1,000 a year on advertising plan to spend more this year than they did in 2012, new research ...
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Infusionsoft Nets Big Investment for Small Business Marketing Automation
CMSWire
Infusionsoft, a marketing automation vendor, has announced it raised US $54 million from investment firm Goldman Sachs. The company will use the cash to continue focusing on small businesses with up to 25 employees. Infusionsoft is designed as a ...
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New Health Care Laws To Have Impact On Small Business
WOWT
We've brought you the story of a fast food employee who had hours cut because of the health care law. But small business owners also have a perceptive on the new law. "We have 37 people here, of those 12 are full time," said Tim Peffer. That's how many ...
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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick pledges to streamline small business ...
MassLive.com
BOSTON - Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Monday described a significant overhaul of state regulations that impact small businesses across the state, including legislation he plans to file to streamline or eliminate several licensing boards to make doing ...
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From students to start-ups: Local college grads open businesses
MiamiHerald.com (registration)
Little did the couple know the small wooden horse would become a baby of their own. After graduating last May, O'Sullivan and Galea realized the profit potential for the toys, and Wee Rock Toy Co. was born. Galea and O'Sullivan are part of a brave ...
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DISA exceeds fiscal 2012 small business goals
Defense Systems
The Defense Information Systems Agency awarded $1.3 billion in contracting dollars to small businesses in fiscal 2012, exceeding its goals for the fiscal year, the agency said Jan. 7. By awarding 26 percent of its contracts to small businesses, DISA ...
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Go to There: JVS' Starting a Small Business in Illinois Event
NBC Chicago (blog)
10 at 216 W. Jackson Blvd., on the second floor, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., you'll be able to "receive information designed to answer your questions about the legalities, regulations and requirements of operating a small business" here in Illinois ...
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NBC Chicago (blog)
How Small-Biz CFOs Should Deal With the Taxman
CFO.com Magazine
Facing a revenue shortfall widely believed to be the result of non-compliance by smaller businesses, the Internal Revenue Service has reallocated enforcement resources away from its traditional focus on large companies toward midsize businesses, ...
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Entrepreneur Helps Other Small Business Owners Take Back Their Time
Huffington Post
Charmaine Denton is up for a challenge. In fact, she thrives on it. It's what propelled her to start Take Back My Time when she was downsized out of her job. Through her company she helps other entrepreneurs be more productive and play to their ...
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Area small business owners react to the fiscal cliff resolution
News & Observer
Shop Talk reporter Virginia Bridges asked small business owners located in and near downtown Durham about their reaction to the "fiscal cliff" deal and how they expect it to impact their business. • "I think it is nice that Congress is finally willing ...
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Blogs15 new results for Small Business
 
Small Business Strategy, 2013 Trends to Watch | Social Media Today
By Syed Noman Ali
Social games, social networks, apps, Smart phones, Google Glasses, self-driving cars, smart appliances, the list goes on, are placing consumers at the center of their own universe, at the center of related experiences. This involved and ...
Social Media Today - The world's...
Small Business: 7 Ways to Make Your Media More Social | Social ...
By UpvoteMedia
90% of business have a Facebook fan page, however many don't have the time or expertise to create engaging content that keeps their followers entertained and talking. Here are 7 easy ways to create more customer engagement with your ...
Social Media Today - The world's...
Moe Lane » The absolutely EXPECTED small business fallout from ...
By Moe_Lane
It would appear that many small business owners have noticed that the new rules for providing mandatory health insurance coverage have some significant loopholes: to wit, that they only apply to companies that employ fifty or more full time ...
Moe Lane
Five Trends for Small Business in 2013 — Small Business
By Adam Ney
Last week, Rieva Lesonsky, wrote an article that appeared on smallbiztredns.com where she predicted 5 trends for small business in 2013. Rieva, who is President and Founder of GrowBiz Media, writes for various publications and before ...
Small Business — Small Business
Letter: Small business support | Northwest Opinions
By LANCEY LARSON Warrenton
We have taken advantage of the SBDC's support services since last January, and they have been an invaluable resource for contacts and business strategy advice during the process of opening our small business. We have received ...
Northwest Opinions
Hot Tech Services And Gadgets For Small Business | Micro ...
By Cristina Sousa
With so many new tech services and gadgets on the market, it is difficult to determine which can help you as a small business owner. With the 2013 Consumer Electronic Show, the largest tech show in the U.S., kicking off tomorrow, we have ...
Micro Business Perspectives
5 Ways to Blow All Your Business Decisions | Small Business Bonfire
By Emily Suess
Want to blow your next big business decision? Of course not. Watch out for these mistakes before you make a decision that will cost you in the long run.
Small Business Bonfire
Get Business Intelligence for your small business with this free tool ...
By Lisa Hephner
Understanding your competitive environment is essential to helping your small business succeed. Large companies spend considerable time and money on business intelligence, but small companies often do not have the resources required ...
PaySimple Blog
Avoid small business traps @ Scottidesign – Websites and Internet ...
By jeffs
Like most small business owners, you probably can't remember the last time that you took a vacation. In this weak economy, you simply can't afford to put your business on the back burner for any amount of time. Money is far too tight. Even if ...
Scottidesign - Websites and Internet...
SoNo Marketplace: Big Opportunity for a Small Business - Darien ...
By Darien Patch
Megan Abrahamsen opens a location for Blue Star Bazaar at SoNo Marketplace in Norwalk, CT. The Market is not only great for locals but also for the small businesses open there.
Darien Patch
NFIB: Small-Business Owner Confidence Barely Up | The Source
By Christie Swanson
Small-business owner confidence crept up a half-point in December from November's historically low reading, according to the National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index. The 88-point reading last month ...
The Source
Should Ecommerce Retailers Open Brick-and-Mortar Stores ...
By Rieva Lesonsky
By Rieva Lesonsky. It used to be that if you had a brick-and-mortar retail store, you eventually added ecommerce capabilities. But now that so many retail businesses are starting out as online-only, a new trend is taking place. The New York ...
Network Solutions Small Business...
10 New Year Resolutions for Small Businesses | Intuit Small ...
By admin
This feeling is of course no different in the small business ecosystem too. Numerous small businesses out there will be chalking out their goals for the coming year. Here are 10 resolutions that small business owners could adopt in order to ...
Intuit Small Business India
Verizon Wireless Preps 'Share Everything' for Small Businesses
By Craig Galbraith
Small businesses will get up to 25 lines of unlimited minutes, texts, picture and video messages with an allowance of 30 GB ($225 per month), 40 GB ($300) and 50 GB ($375), plus the monthly per-line access cost based on the type of device ...
Channel Partners News Only Feed
Using Facebook for your small business | Park East - Website ...
By Park East
So, you have a small business and you've created a Facebook Page. Great job! You still have one, tiny, little, irritating question buzzing around in your.
Park East - Website Design and...


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