Apr 29, 2013

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Small business weekly: STEM scrutiny, sales tax and smartphone breathalyzers
Washington Post (blog)
Small firms still most vulnerable online: Small businesses continue to be the most common victims of cyberattacks, according to a study released last week by Verizon. Of the 621 confirmed data breaches the company recorded last year, nearly half hit ...
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This Week in Small Business: 6297 Chinese Restaurants
New York Times (blog)
A weekly roundup of small-business developments. What's affecting me, my clients and other small-business owners this week. Must Reads. Mark Suster shares a favorite story about an entrepreneur. Jason Zweig maintains there are five compelling reasons ...
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McDonnell to host summit for small businesses in Richmond in June
Washington Post
RICHMOND, Va. — Owners of small businesses in Virginia will gather in Richmond next month for a summit hosted by Gov. Bob McDonnell. The Governor's Small Business Summit is scheduled for June 5 during "Business Appreciation Week" in Virginia.
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Small business has big questions for leaders of major BC parties
The Province
Klassen said the concerns of small-business owners are important because they also align closely with those of the average individual, especially when small businesses employ 56 per cent of B.C.'s private-sector workforce. " These a re bread-and-butter ...
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The Province
Small business sentiment improving - Small Firms Association
RTE.ie
Small firms are more optimistic about the future, even though the economic environment is still tough. A new survey from the Small Firms' Association shows that 40% of the companies it spoke to said their businesses will see either a 'good' or 'very ...
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Small business advocates give mixed response to $12 billion budget shortfall ...
SmartCompany.com.au
Small business advocates have delivered a mixed response to Prime Minister Julia Gillard's announcement yesterday of a $12 billion budget shortfall, saying now is a good time to introduce some much-needed tax changes. However, some advocates and ...
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The Small Business Authority Releases The March 2013 SB Authority Index
Sacramento Bee
President and CEO, Barry Sloane said, "Despite an improved lending environment and recent highs in the equity market, the small business economy continues to limp along without much growth or momentum. We still see a lack of business confidence, ...
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How SMEs can ensure great customer service
The Guardian (blog)
I work with countless small businesses up and down the country and whether you're running a team of four or a team of 250, I'm hearing one clear message: with increasing competition, customers are becoming more discerning. They are hungry for ...
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The Guardian (blog)
Small businesses worse than consumers on security
PC Pro
British businesses might not be as savvy as their customers when it comes to online security, a survey from has Heart Internet revealed. In a survey of around 200 small business customers, the web hosting company found that 14% have no security ...
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PC Pro
3 Steps To Incorporate Big Data Into Your Small Business
Forbes
Small businesses are often late adopters when it comes to implementing the latest trends in technology. One such trend is the concept of Big Data, which is being used to better predict customer behavior and is allowing businesses to tailor their ...
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The Mobile App Bandwagon: Small Business Savior or Gimmick?
Wired
For this reason alone, the steps a small business can take to ramp up exposure of their services and engage the general public are extremely critical. While the traditional marketing and advertising tactics are necessary, it's also very pressing that ...
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How Connecticut Is Fighting for Small Business
TheStreet.com
One initiative that came from the law was the implementation of the Small Business Express program. The goal of the program is to provide funding to established businesses with fewer than 100 employees that are looking to expand but can't obtain ...
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Unified Communications System suits small businesses.
ThomasNet Industrial News Room
ShoreTel® (NASDAQ: SHOR), the leading provider of brilliantly simple unified communications platforms, including business phone systems, applications, and mobile UC solutions, today announced the availability of the ShoreTel Small Business Edition 100 ...
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California Retroactive Tax Could Slam Small Businesses - Huffington Post
Huffington Post
Overstreet, 41, a Healdsburg business owner, has emerged as a leader in a statewide effort to stop California from presenting small business owners with retroactive tax bills totaling up to $150 million. The entrepreneurs, some of whom expect to ...
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Small Business Day Reminds Albany Leaders to Remove Costly Mandates
Oswego Daily News
Small business owners throughout New York State recently made their way to Albany. Chief among their concerns again this year pertained to overreaching regulations and paperwork mandates, which add to the overall cost of doing business. More than 100 ...
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Small businesses foster a culture of caring
Dailyuw
The culture in neighborhoods like Fremont, Ballard, Wallingford, and even the U-District, thrives on the comfort and quality of small, independent businesses. Such businesses, following residents' support of them, contribute to the local economy and ...
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Sentiment improves as 40pc of small firms hopeful business will pick up
Irish Independent
A new survey by the Small Firms' Association (SFA) shows that 40pc of the companies it polled felt their businesses will see either a 'good' or 'very good' performance in the coming three months. "Business confidence levels for the first quarter of ...
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Agawam Small Business Assistance Center offers marketing seminar
MassLive.com
In 2008, Provo founded Mass Marketing Resources, further expanding her services into the small business market. Offering assistance in email marketing, website video, social media, event planning and desktop organization, Provo understands the ...
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Increasing number of small businesses seek funding through EIS
Fresh Business Thinking
HMRC is approving a growing proportion of applications from businesses to raise money under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) — enabling them to access a crucial source of funding, says Rockpool Investments, the tax efficient private equity firm ...
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Ventura County small companies say business is only slightly up
Ventura County Star
On a broader scale, Southern California's small-business owners feel less positive about the U.S. economy and climate than small-business owners nationwide, according to U.S. Bank's annual small-business survey on owners' sense of economic health.
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A Staffer Learns to Staff
Huffington Post
It's my second day back at work after six weeks of maternity leave, and it feels like I never left. The day went by fast and I got so much done, and honestly, I really enjoy being back. For a while, I wished I didn't have to return, but when you run a ...
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Small business optimism rising in BC
Comox Vallety Record
"This marks the third consecutive month of increasing optimism for small businesses in British Columbia, which is going against the greater national trend," said Mike Klassen, CFIB B.C. director of provincial affairs. "In fact, British Columbia now ...
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Alberta small business confidence at lowest level since 2009 - Beacon News
Beacon News
Alberta small business confidence is at its lowest level since 2009, according to a new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). According to the CFIB's business barometer, the index dropped another 1.4 points in April.
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Beacon News
Small-business conference, expo slated at Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Arizona Republic
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council will hold its annual Small Business Conference and Expo at Chandler-Gilbert Community College on Friday, featuring speakers and local exhibitors. CONFERENCE SPEAKERS. Marc Chesley ...
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Horch Roofing Wins "Small Business of the Year" Award at Chamber Gala
Bangor Daily News
Horch Roofing was chosen out of more than 1,000 members to receive the 2013 "Small Business of the Year" Award at the Annual Awards Gala, hosted by the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Samoset Resort last Saturday. The award is ...
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Bangor Daily News
7 Things Small Businesses Almost Always Forget To Insure
Business 2 Community
7 Things Small Businesses Almost Always Forget To Insure image 7 Things Small Businesses Almost Always Given the stress of starting and running a business, it's not surprising that small business owners often forget about some lesser-known types of ...
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Business 2 Community
Big help for small businesses
Northampton Herald and Post
Firstly I must explain that I am a big fan of small businesses and have helped various friends in setting up theirs, the following is not trying to dissuade you from venturing out on your own, just warn you of the challenges I've experienced the hard way.
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Northampton Herald and Post
Small business a big focus for Queensland at National Summit
WhaTech
The Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) announced today that the Queensland Government, through the Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games, is the official Government Partner of the NAB National ...
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Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Verizon Present First Small ...
Stockhouse
PHILADELPHIA, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and Verizon will present Greater Philadelphia's inaugural Small Business Week May 13–17, celebrating and recognizing the critical contributions of the Greater ...
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Dairy pressure also puts small business under stress - ABC
ABC Online
A small business owner whose main clients are dairy farmers says small service providers such as himself also suffer when farmers don't have money to spend. Daniel McKenna, who runs a dairy hygiene business from Warrnambool, says that half a dozen of ...
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How to Get More Out of Your Small Business Social Media in Less Time
Business 2 Community
We all know how important it is to get involved with social media as a small business (quite frankly if you're not on social media you're missing out on huge potential benefits), but at the same time we all wish it took less time and was more effective ...
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Business 2 Community
Hartford Steam Boiler Launches Cyber Attack Protection for Small Businesses
Insurance Journal
(HSB), part of Munich Re, has launched HSB CyberOne, a new cyber risk insurance coverage for small businesses. The new product expands HSB's suite of products and services designed to protect smaller commercial organizations from the growing threat ...
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Saudization drive upsets small business owners
Saudi Gazette
DAMMAM — A number of small business owners have expressed concerns over the Ministry of Labor's decision requiring them to hire Saudis. Owners of small cafes and grocery stores were quoted by Al-Hayat daily that they have urged the ministry not to ...
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Blogs9 new results for Small Business
 
Small Business Owners Say Mobile Devices Are Vital to Their ...
By Cynthia Boris
Small business owners are like moms, they have to be all things to all people and like moms, they depend ...
Marketing Pilgrim - Internet...
Deltek: May to Feature $2B in Small Business Program Solicitations ...
By Ross Wilkers
Contracts The U.S. Air Force and Army are set to release solicitations for three contracts potentially worth around $2 billion combined in May and has set those programs aside for small businesses, the Washington Post reports.
ExecutiveBiz
Germany to Promote Investment in Small Business in Spain
LOJA, Spain – Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos and German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble on Monday signed an agreement to facilitate private investment in small and medium-sized firms in Spain to make a dent in the ...
Latin American Herald Tribune
How Blogging can increase your sales By 500% as a small business ...
By Michael Pignataro
Learn how to use your blog to increase your sales by 500%. Find out the tricks that can help you today.
'corePHP' Blog
Business Center Takes Food Products To Market | Maui Now
By Sonia Isotov
This month the Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC) is hosting several workshops geared toward helping small and micro businesses succeed on Maui. The Maui Food Technology Center (MFTC) is making a first appearance in ...
Maui Now
New Segment of CalChamber News Released: Video Features ...
Covered California is the first-in-the nation online health insurance marketplace established under the Affordable Care Act. It will help individuals and small businesses compare health plans, get answers to questions, find out if they qualify for ...
CalChamber Top Stories
Sole Trader: What Form Should Your Business Take? | Small ...
By HeatherStone
As Michael Quinn, an accountant and attorney, explains the advantages and disadvantages of running your business as a sole trader in Australia. The arrangement would be ... BizSugar small business news and tips. Share small business ...
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Article Marketing: 3 Reasons It's Still A Very Effective Online ...
By Akriti Joshi
MERCHANTSInterviews of creative and fascinating small business owners, and reviuserews of their work. NEWSLatest updates related to E-commerce, Small Businesses, Self-Publishing and Social Media. PRODUCTSAwesome and ...
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Google lands at CONEL to Help Small Businesses in Haringey ...
David Lammy welcomed Google to the borough and applauded their initiative to help small businesses The Google mother-ship landed at CONEL this morning for an…
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Web3 new results for Small Business
 
Small Business Owners Mixed on State of the Economy in 2013 ...
From Yahoo! Finance: Small business owners are divided about whether the national economy is in recession or recovery in 2013, according to results of the ...
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Small-business resources - Houston Chronicle
State and Federal Taxes for Sole Proprietors: Marketing Basics for Business Owners: 9 a.m.-noon, UH SBDC, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Google Tools for ...
www.chron.com/.../Small-business-resources-4467748.php
Small business advocate: Most small business owners don't save for ...
One of the most intuitive ways to think about the experience of small business owners as they start, run and grow their businesses is to compare it to raising a ...
www.commercialappeal.com/.../most-small-business-owners-d...


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