Barter opportunities for small businesses can help with inventory control, cash flow and may have tax advantages. It can be part of a survival strategy in a slow economy. » More

Are you interested in launching a freelance writing business? Here are some tips from Jeff Zbar. » More

Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of September. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more. » More

Many small businesses are started when employees are laid off. Small business expert, Jim Blasingame, debunks some of the illusions of small business ownership. » More

How are cell phones useful for the small business? And what's in the future for cell phones? Dan Burrus offers some ideas. » More

Do photos of you say good things or bad things about your brand? Here are some tips to control the photo side of your brand from Karen Post. » More

Tatum conducts a monthly survey of its executives and consulting professionals regarding current business and economic conditions. The survey looks back at the past 30 days and forward to the next ... » More

Salespeople often get a bad rap. Brad Huisken brings a story to the table that shows you as a salesperson that helping your customers is worth it. » More

Small business personal service providers should not think of what they charge clients as hourly wages, but as a price that will produce the gross income that will cover operating expenses. » More

As a salesperson, are you trapped by your experiences or are you open minded to each situation and circumstance? Mike Stewart gives the details. » More