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  • Should You Consider B2B Franchise Opportunities?

    By Joel Libava on

    Have you ever thought about starting a B2B franchise? B2B, short for business-to-business, is a sector of franchising that’s a bit under the radar. That’s because these franchises are not as visible as food or retail franchises.

  • 7 Simple Steps for Mastering Social Media

    By Anita Campbell on

    Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more — social media can be pretty overwhelming at times. But hold on! Success in social media may not be nearly as complicated as you think.

  • Small businesses are the heart of our communities

    By Linda McMahon on

    February 14 celebrates a day of love and commitment. It’s not only Valentine’s Day – it marks the beginning of my second year leading the SBA.

  • Build Your Small Business Credit: 4 Key Differences That Matter

    By Marco Carbajo on

    As individuals we spend years establishing, managing and protecting our good personal credit ratings. With strong personal credit, access to favorable interest rates and terms when applying for credit and financing may be available at the stroke of a pen.

  • 5 Reasons to Hire Your Child

    By Barbara Weltman on

    Nepotism—the practice of using power or influence to favor relatives—has a poor connotation. However, when it comes to your business, it may just be a great idea, especially in today’s environment.

  • African American History Month

    By Linda McMahon on

    Entrepreneurship is part of African Americans’ history… and future.

  • How to Get the Most From Cable TV Advertising

    By Rieva Lesonsky on

    There are dozens of ways your small business can advertise—but for many consumers, television still holds the most sway. In fact, a recent survey reports TV ads are more trusted and more likely to influence purchases than any other advertising medium.

  • How to Recover from Business Setbacks

    By Bridget Weston Pollack on

    February 11 is "Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day." What better time for entrepreneurs to come to terms with the fact that setbacks happen—and that wallowing in them serves no productive purpose?

  • What are business plan events?

    By Tim Berry on

    What do you think of when you hear the phrase “business plan?” Does that bring to mind a formal document that starts with a summary and includes modules describing your business’s products, market, strategy, team, and essential projections?

  • How Retargeting and Remarketing Helps Your Advertising

    By Anita Campbell on

    When it comes to online advertising, there’s a powerful technique called “retargeting.” On Google Adwords the approach has another name. Google calls it “remarketing, ” but no matter what you call this method, it can be a game changer.

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