Good salespeople can get better, and Mike Stewart gives a perfect example right here. » More

How do the Members of Congress sympathize with us taxpayers, and what's going on with California and its IOUs? Rich Galen gives the details. » More

In celebration of the United States Independence Day, we should also remember that entrepreneurs, too, began with freedom. Jim Blasingame gives the details. » More

Summer is a great time for small businesses to do marketing research and planning, especially woman/minority owned small business. Janet Christy explains. » More

Here are some financing alternatives in today’s tough credit environment, such as asset-based lending. Tracy Eden gives the details. » More

Know the difference between social media marketing and social media networking. Here are some tips from Dan Burrus. » More

Social media, or building online communities, is vital for your small business. Jim Blasingame explains why in comparison with the Tour de France. » More

Honest communication is vital to your company, and it's best you share difficult information before the other party discovers it. Here are some tips from Steven Gaffney. » More

You may need to communicate to upper management that your way is better. Gene Griessman recommends gentle persuasion and gives related historical references to offer some techniques. » More

In these times of turbulence and anxiety, it's important for small business owners to remain feisty and survive, according to Chip Bell and John Patterson. » More