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SMALL BUSINESS : Information ResourcesCan Boss Get in Trouble for Office Super Bowl Pool? -Employment attorneys say that while Super Bowl gambling pools can foster fun and camaraderie amongst staff members, they are often more trouble than they're worth, and in some cases even unlawful. Turning Notes into Scents - We?re highlighting small businesses from around the country as nominated by you, our readers. If your favorite small business is using Twitter to communicate with customers, let us know about it @fbsmallbiz with the hashtag #mysbc, and it may be featured as an upcoming Small Business of the Day. What Small Businesses Think About 'Startup America' - President Obama urged Congress this week to pass legislation that he said would give small business owners tax breaks and incentive for hiring and increasing wages. His proposal would also eliminate some capital gains taxes for business investments. Here's what small business owners have to say about his proposal. Fixing a Tech Problem: DIY or Hire a Professional? - Time and money are often the two things entrepreneurs wish they had more of, and when used correctly, technology can help bolster both of these wishes. But sometimes implementing new technology doesn?t quite work out as planned, and they end up spending more in both areas. How to Calculate and Understand Your Balance Sheet - A balance sheet is a statement of your business' worth, and while these numbers change on a daily basis, it?s important that every small business owner knows and understands them. Marketing Lessons From Super Bowl's $3.5M Ads - Chances are your business can't pony up $3.5 million for a 30-second spot during this year's big game, but the marketing lessons in these ads won't cost you a dime. The Science Behind a Good Tweet - A lot can be said in 140 characters but, according to new research, a quarter of people aren't paying attention to most of it. Take a Cue from NFL Commissioner and Score Big With Employees - Despite being a tireless road warrior with an overbooked daily calendar, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell makes time and takes the time to engage with the employees and customers who ultimately drive the profits of his organization. He listens and learns while he leads. Sisters' Bond Grows a Business Plan - We?re highlighting small businesses from around the country as nominated by you, our readers. If your favorite small business is using Twitter to communicate with customers, let us know about it @fbsmallbiz with the hashtag #mysbc, and it may be featured as an upcoming Small Business of the Day. A Treadmill at Work, Good for Business? - According to a recent survey, employers that offer wellness programs see increased employee retention, productivity and attendance. And for every one dollar spent on wellness initiatives they see medical costs improve by an average of $3.27 and absenteeism costs cut by an average of $2.73. Small Business Optimism Hits Three-Year High - Three out of four small-business owners in the U.S. are confident about the future of their businesses, a new economic report shows. This is the highest level of small-business optimism in this country in the past three years and a jump from 64 percent of owners giving future prospects a thumbs-up just three months ago. Local Small Businesses Score Big With Super Bowl - Indianapolis is about to get inundated with footballs fans, and local small businesses are ready for the action on and off the gridiron.
Six Ways to Market to Moms in 2012 - "Mom marketing" is a field unto itself. If you're trying to sell to mothers in 2012, you have to know how their behavior changed over the last year. Search Tips from a Google Ads Expert - Google may be the megamillion-pound gorilla in the search space, but you don't have to be a gazillionaire to compete there with the big boys of commerce. The folks from Mountain View, Calif., have rolled out a number of free, low-cost tools for small businesses that enable them to play above their weight. Why Your Price Says it All - As a small business owner, you will have potential customers trolling around your location or Website observing prices. It is important to understand that your overall pricing is just as vital to your branding as any signage, logo or advertising piece. Time Streamlines the Accounting Process for Business Owners - We?re highlighting small businesses from around the country as nominated by you, our readers. If your favorite small business is using Twitter to communicate with customers, let us know about it @fbsmallbiz with the hashtag #mysbc, and it may be featured as an upcoming Small Business of the Day. American Franchise Spotlight: Express Employment Professionals - For many of us, a job not only contributes to our livelihood, but is a major part of our identity and how we value ourselves. And this franchise is taking that to heart. Obama's Small Business Plan: Too Little Too Late? - President Obama urged Congress Tuesday to pass legislation that will give mom and pops tax breaks for hiring and eliminate some capital gains taxes on business investments. But how much real impact will his plan have on small business owners in the year to come? Donating Unwanted Products to Charity is Good For Business, Study Finds - Businesses with extra products would be wise to use the excess merchandise philanthropically, new research shows. Are Loyal Customers an Endangered Species? - Consumer loyalty to companies across a broad spectrum of industries may be on the fast-track to extinction, a new survey shows. Less than one-quarter of consumers surveyed felt "very loyal" to their providers, while 24 percent said they had no loyalty at all. Experts say poor customer service is to blame. Cross agency collaboration could help small business - Washington Post -
Small business hiring lags behind national picture - Washington Post -
Obama is banking on small business in 2012 - newjerseynewsroom.com -
3 Important Loan Programs for Small Business Owners - Forbes -
What small business can learn from Super Bowl ads - Globe and Mail -
Small business owners find gold in daily deal websites, but at a cost - Ocala -
Small business marketing in the social media sphere - AmsterdamPrinting.com -
Small business accounting service Xero raises $16.6M - VentureBeat -
Get started 'On' the weekend: Bernanke fires warning at Congress, small ... - Washington Post (blog) -
CBiz Small Business Employment Index declines 2.75% in January - Crain's Cleveland Business -
Michigan Wants More Immigrants - Republican Governor Rick Snyder wants to attract talented foreigners he sees as crucial to the economy A Verification System for New Hires Backfires - Eligibility checks of workers under the government's E-Verify program are hurting small business Small Business Exports Edge Up - Small companies have increased their share of goods sold abroad in the two years since President Obama set a goal to double exports by 2015 For Some U.S. Manufacturers, Time to Head Home - More companies are assessing the true cost of outsourcing One-Percenters Want to Buy the Corner Bakery - Smarting from poor returns in the markets, ultrawealthy individuals plan to increase their investments in small businesses Obama Seeks Cuts Amid Regulations Debate - After Hedge Funds, a Career Rejuvenation - A TSA inspection helped Julie Macklowe switch careers from hedge fund manager to entrepreneur, selling luxury, travel-friendly toiletry kits Fed Says Business-Loan Demand Rose in 4th Quarter - Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Demand for business loans increased in the fourth quarter as economic growth accelerated, according to a Federal Reserve survey of senior loan officers at banks. Seventeen of 56 banks reported stronger demand among companies with $50 million in annual sales or more, according to the survey, while six reported weaker demand. Loan demand among small businesses increased by the most in any quarter since 2005. Michael McKee reports on Bloomberg Television's "Bottom Line." One-Percenters Want to Buy the Corner Bakery - Smarting from poor returns in the markets, ultrawealthy individuals plan to increase their investments in small businesses 2015 May Be `Tipping Point' for Electric Cars - Idan Ofer, chairman of Better Place, a U.S. startup developing charging stations for electric vehicles, discussess the outlook for the electric car market Bernanke to Give Lecture Series at George Washington University - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will deliver a series of four lectures to college students about the U.S. central bank. Roundtable on U.S. Immigration, Technology Jobs - Jan. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Vivek Wadhwa, director of research at Duke University's Center for Entrepreneurship, Rick Marini, chief executive officer of BranchOut Inc., and Bloomberg's Cory Johnson talk about President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, immigration and the need to fill technology jobs in the U.S., and the outlook for the manufacturing industry. They speak with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West." (Source: Bloomberg) Amid Regulations Debate, White House Seeks Cuts - The Obama Administration claims it can save businesses $10 billion over five years. Businesses and Republicans give the White House review an "incomplete" Hiding Income? Look Out, Here Comes the 1099-K - What merchants need to know about a new form that requires payment processors to report transactions to the IRS Acumen Fund's Novogratz on Strategy - Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and chief executive officer of the Acumen Fund, talks about investment strategy for the non-profit global venture fund that seeks to fight poverty by investing in local entrepreneurs. Novogratz speaks with Deirdre Bolton on Bloomberg Television's "Money Moves." (Source: Bloomberg) Wanted: More Black Entrepreneurs - Startups are seen as key to halting erosion of the middle class |
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