Thursday, October 16, 2008

small business

USN Current Issue

How Your Business Can Help Save the World—and Reap the Benefits

Q&A with Tim Sanders, author of "Saving the World at Work" more >>

How Small Businesses Can Deal With Inflation

Rising prices are taking a toll on small-business optimism and profits. more >>

When to Ignore Your Turnover

In a small company, look at retention by the person, rather than the percentage. more >>

Taking Over

Buying out your boss? You can do it—and get a good deal. more >>

Access Granted

Is your search for commercial financing going nowhere? Your local capital Access Program could help. more >>

Going, Going, Gone?

Coverage for your business in the local newspaper might be increasingly hard to come by. more >>

How to Earn Money from Blogging

Starting a website can provide a secondary income. more >>

Why Retailers May Not Have to Fear Price Fixing

Supreme Court has OK'd price fixing, but is that OK for small businesses? more >>

Best of the Small Business Blogs, Week of August 15

How to write a business plan, lessons from Cold Stone, and more. more >>

What Small Business Owners Need to Know About 401(k)'s

Even sole proprietors without employees can get in on 401(k)'s to plan retirement. more >>

Do the Two-Step

Forget cold calling—now, getting leads is as simple as counting to two. more >>

One for the Books

What you need to know about hiring a CFO. more >>

Going Local

You can't do it all on your own, especially in a new country. more >>

Let's Get Critical

Constructive feedback can be a big boost for your business. more >>

What Ron Paul Knows That Your Company Doesn't

Most companies shun the very methods Ron Paul has used to build a following. It's time to wise up. more >>

More on Small-Business Taxes

A first step toward a simpler, fairer system for entrepreneurs? more >>

Why Getting Rid of Small-Business Taxes Might Not Be Such a Good Idea

Mark Cuban says we need more entrepreneurs. But is his plan a good one? more >>

How Virtual Conferencing Can Boost Your Small Business

You can park the car, and still meet clients halfway. more >>

Face Time: Too Faced Cosmetics Inc.

These cosmetics connoisseurs are giving major brands a run for their money. more >>

Going Places

Bring business home by treating special clients to a memorable trip. more >>

Taxman Knocking on Small Businesses' Doors

IRS is trying to close the tax gap and raise more revenue. more >>

New Business Idea: Pet Sharing

Entrepreneurs should take a look at Zipcar for dogs and cats. more >>

Best of Small-Business Blogs, Week of August 1

Five Steps to Start Your Business, tax plans from Obama and McCain, and more. more >>

Should Small Businesses Fear Wal-Mart?

Q&A with Russell Sobel of West Virginia University more >>

It's a Jungle of Regulations on Small Business Out There

The SBA wants to reduce the burden of federal regulations. more >>

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