In order to succeed in businesses, there are a couple of fundamental business concepts — cash flow and growth capitalization — that you need to understand. Continue reading this post…

There are a number of online coupon sites that help businesses target local customers through daily specials. Continue reading this post…

Steve Strauss outlines six steps you can take to insure that your small business ad is both effective and won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Continue reading this post…

Increasing the value of your small business is always a good idea, particularly if you’re thinking of selling it in the short term future. Continue reading this post…

Now, I’ll admit, I had never heard of pop-up shops before running across Shira Levine’s article on the American Express OPEN forum, but it is an interesting concept that offers a lot of appeal with minimal risk for those looking to test drive a small business idea. Continue reading this post…

Amongst all the Facebooks and Twitters and whathaveyous (oh my), is Tumblr worth your social media efforts? Continue reading this post…

Remember that 1099s tax filing requirement that was a part of the new health care reform law, the one that would require small businesses to file forms for every vendor they paid over $600 for in goods in any given year, greatly expanding the paperwork burden for most small businesses? The House failed on Friday to fix it (insert expletive here). Continue reading this post…

In the latest edition of Help! My Business Sucks!, Andrew looks at the good (article marketing), the bad (Valpak Marketing), and more marketing and Internet tool tips, such as the best way to send large files over the Internet. Continue reading this post…

With big banks tightening credit, small businesses are increasingly being forced to consider private lenders, and their high fees, as a financing option. Continue reading this post…

The federal Small Business Administration will relaunch its website this fall with a format that will make it easier for small businesses to find the information they need. Continue reading this post…