http://sbinformation.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-21T04:04:51Z Tue, 21 May 2013 04:04:51 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/23/an-interview-with-gary-vaynerchuk.htm <p><img style="padding: 10px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sbinformation/1/9/0/B/gary-vaynerchuk.jpeg" alt="gary vaynerchuk" align="right" />Fellow About.com Guide, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://flyfishing.about.com/bio/Brian-Milne-31449.htm">Brian Milne</a>, had a unique opportunity to interview Gary Vaynerchuk, author of two bestselling books including,&#160;<em>"Crush It! Why Now is the Time to Cash in on Your Passion," </em>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/23/an-interview-with-gary-vaynerchuk.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/23/an-interview-with-gary-vaynerchuk.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 11:06:31 +0000 2013-05-23T11:06:31Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/21/twitter-for-small-business-owners.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sbinformation/1/6/-/B/twitter-bird-blue-on-white.png" alt="twitter" align="right" />Twitter can be an effective tool for small business owners to promote their products and services and find new customers... if it's used wisely. Like any other social media platform, there are pros and cons, and many of them depend on the type of business you have and your marketing goals.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/21/twitter-for-small-business-owners.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/21/twitter-for-small-business-owners.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 04:04:51 +0000 2013-05-21T04:04:51Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/14/small-business-bartering-explained.htm <p>Bartering in your small business can be an effective way to accomplish more while spending less. But bartering is not right in every situation, and you should make sure you take time to do the necessary research before you get started.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/14/small-business-bartering-explained.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/14/small-business-bartering-explained.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 13:42:16 +0000 2013-05-14T13:42:16Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/09/small-business-marketing-plan.htm <p><img style="padding: 10px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sbinformation/1/9/Z/4/laptop-planning.jpg" alt="laptop planning" align="right" />Along with business plans, marketing plans are one of the most powerful documents you will ever prepare for your business. Every business needs a marketing plan, and while some of the specifics will vary depending on your type of business and industry, there are some key sections that are universal.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/09/small-business-marketing-plan.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/09/small-business-marketing-plan.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 09:15:58 +0000 2013-05-09T09:15:58Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/07/do-you-have-a-retirement-plan.htm <p>As a small business owner in any stage of business, you have a lot to think about. You are ultimately responsible for every facet of your business, even if you have staff, consultants or other support to help you fill in the gaps. One area many small business owners don't think about -- or one that gets put on the bottom of the list -- is how to create a retirement plan that will protect their future.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/07/do-you-have-a-retirement-plan.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/05/07/do-you-have-a-retirement-plan.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 09:28:12 +0000 2013-05-07T09:28:12Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/30/5-reasons-to-give-back.htm <p><img style="padding: 10px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sbinformation/1/9/z/A/helping_hands.jpg" alt="helping hands" align="right" />Volunteering is a universal way to pay it forward by sharing your skills and experience to help others, and it's just as relevant for small business owners as it is for everyone else. In fact, there are a number of secondary benefits that come from giving back as a small business owner that are hard to find elsewhere.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/30/5-reasons-to-give-back.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/30/5-reasons-to-give-back.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:18:44 +0000 2013-04-30T04:18:44Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/25/email-marketing-101.htm <p>Email marketing is a staple when it comes to online small business marketing. And when you pair it with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/od/marketingsales/tp/social-media-for-small-business.htm">social media</a> to grow your list, promote special offers and engage with your audience, using email marketing is a no-brainer for small business owners.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/25/email-marketing-101.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/25/email-marketing-101.htm Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:33:35 +0000 2013-04-25T16:33:35Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/22/celebrate-earth-day-by-going-green-in-your-small-business.htm <p><img style="padding: 10px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sbinformation/1/3/2/3/green-earth.jpg" alt="green earth" align="right" />While being environmentally conscious should be a year-round perspective, Earth Day helps us remember the environment and all we can be doing to honor the earth. It's the perfect time to renew our enthusiasm for being green, even in our small businesses.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/22/celebrate-earth-day-by-going-green-in-your-small-business.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/22/celebrate-earth-day-by-going-green-in-your-small-business.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:55:51 +0000 2013-04-22T10:55:51Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/17/overwhelmed-small-business.htm <p><img style="padding: 10px;" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/sbinformation/1/3/F/8/life-preserver.jpg" alt="life-preserver" align="right" />Owning a business is like swimming. You can't just stop moving and expect to stay afloat; it's a constant process that requires steady movement. That's part of the reason why it can be exhausting to own a business.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/17/overwhelmed-small-business.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/17/overwhelmed-small-business.htm Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:02:32 +0000 2013-04-17T18:02:32Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/10/last-minute-tax-help-for-small-business-owners.htm <p>Tax Day is quickly approaching, so I hope this post doesn't apply to you. But in case you're still trying to get your small business taxes in order to file by April 15, here are some resources that might help:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/10/last-minute-tax-help-for-small-business-owners.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2013/04/10/last-minute-tax-help-for-small-business-owners.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:58:54 +0000 2013-04-10T13:58:54Z