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Increase Sales by Narrowing Customer Choices

Your customers are adrift in a sea of choices. Steer them to the sale with the right selection and the right information.

by: Julie Rains | channel: Small Business Resource Center

The Dark Side of Viral Content

Linkbait is a good way to attract visitors and incoming links. But it may not be the best way to build an audience.

by: Glen Stansberry | channel: Small Business Resource Center

How To Deal With Small Biz Contest Winnings

Contests can be a great way to boost your exposure -- including your tax exposure.

by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Small Business Resource Center

3 Smart Investments for Greater Productivity

Three key business investments you should make before you buy a bunch of new computers and software.

by: Annie Mueller | channel: Small Business Resource Center

4 Lessons from Netflix's Price Hike

Netflix's recent price increase offers a crash course in the right way -- and the wrong way -- to roll out a price boost.

by: Julie Rains | channel: Small Business Resource Center

56,000 Money Saving Ideas from Uncle Sam

Take a page from the White House and reward employees who come up with clever ways to save money.

by: Kate Lister | channel: Small Business Resource Center

How Charity Can Result In A Stronger Work Culture

Charity is its own reward. It's also good for business.

by: Sandi Krakowski | channel: Small Business Resource Center

4 Skills Every Leader Should Have

Develop these four key leadership attributes, and soon you'll have your team all on the same page and pointed in the right direction.

by: Lynn Truong | channel: Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Small Business Resource Center

7 Tips to Beating Fear and Becoming a Stellar Public Speaker

Public speaking can be a great way to build your brand and get noticed. But public speaking is so scary...

by: James Clear | channel: Personal Development, Small Business Resource Center

Finding Community Leadership Opportunities

You've learned valuable leadership skills as a small business owner. Why not share those skills with your community?

by: Thursday Bram | channel: Small Business Resource Center

5 Things to Know About the ADA

For the smallest of small businesses, the Americans with Disabilities Act is not a concern. For the rest, ADA compliance is good business.

by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Small Business Resource Center

6 Steps to Licensing Your Product

If you have a great product, but you don't have the funding or the infrastructure to bring it to market, license it to someone who does.

by: Justine Grey | channel: Small Business Resource Center

5 Innovative and Inspiring Workplaces

Looking for innovative ways to keep your employees motivated and productive? Look to these five business leaders for ideas.

by: Kentin Waits | channel: Small Business Resource Center

Try Social Lending as an Alternative to Banks

Your banker is not the only person with money to lend.

by: Thursday Bram | channel: Small Business Resource Center

7 Ways to Inspire Others

Firing and hiring are expensive, and you probably can't replace business partners and colleagues, but if you're willing to lead, and they're willing to improve, change is possible.

by: Julie Rains | channel: Small Business Resource Center

4 Project Costs to Consider Before You Launch

Effective project management and execution is important to business success. Deciding which projects to pursue is just as important.

by: Lynn Truong | channel: Small Business Resource Center

25 Questions to Ask Before You Outsource HR

A Professional Employment Organization can make a business owner's life a lot easier. But as with any business relationship, it pays to know what you're getting into before you do.

by: Kate Lister | channel: Small Business Resource Center

4 Keys to Creating Loyal Customers

Customer relationships are just like any other kind of relationship. To grow strong, they need to be nourished with honesty, attention and communication.

by: Annie Mueller | channel: Small Business Resource Center

Audit-Proof Your Hobby Business

Turning your passion into a sideline business can help you earn some extra cash. But it can also attract the watchful eyes of the IRS.

by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Extra Income, Small Business Resource Center