Many entrepreneurs start their small business with a new product they have designed or created. Usually small business production distribution limits the number of customers to local retail stores, arts or craft fairs, and online sales. However, some small business owners have a dream to get their product onto the shelves of major retailers, or [...]

Your small business data is priceless.  Your customer records, sales data, employee information and tax history are easily some of the most valuable assets that you own.  And — especially for small businesses — losing that data can be more damaging than losing a building, inventory or raw materials Permanent data loss, whether caused by [...]

Do you use a social media strategy to help promote your small business? There’s a 50/50 chance you aren’t. According to a recent study conducted and published by Hiscox, a business insurance specialty company, an astonishing number of small business owners stated they do not have a social media strategy for their business. In fact [...]

WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner defended the Obama administration’s initiative to aid small business lending on Wednesday, blaming delays in disbursing capital to banks on a cautious approach by regulators. Geithner, testifying before the House of Representatives Small Business Committee, fielded questions from lawmakers as to why none of the $30 billion in capital [...]