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November 12, 2016 Starting a Business? Here Is Your Startup Checklist
Each year, the number of new businesses spikes in January as the start of a new year seems like the most natural time to begin a new venture. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned entrepreneur, run through this startup checklist to better understand the steps needed to make your business legit. 1. […]
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COMPUTERS 
November 10, 2016 Top Five Small Business Internet Security Threats
Editor’s Note: A key trend coloring the world of small business is how our computers have transformed into critical business systems that we cannot function without. But don’t think your computer systems are safe from attack because it “won’t happen to my business.” In fact, it could. Ron Teixeira, Executive Director of the National Cyber […]
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COMPUTERS 
November 10, 2016 50 Small Business Ideas for Computer Experts
If you have experience with computers and related technology, you’re well on your way to becoming a successful startup founder. There are so many potential small business opportunities out there for computer experts. So if you have the relevant experience, here are 50 potential small business ideas for tech entrepreneurs. Startup Business Ideas for Computer […]
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ALL DEALS 
November 8, 2016 Get Motivated! and Abounding Business Conference on the Way
The name says it all. The Get Motivated! Business Seminar is coming to L.A. this week. This is one event that brings in some of the biggest names and industry leaders to help motivate you to higher levels of business success. Topics include negotiation and communication skills, leadership, finance and relationships, to name a few. […]
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November 8, 2016 “Entrepreneurship Philosophia (Love of Business Wisdom)” A Community Choice Winner in 2016 Small Business Book Awards
es Nominated for a Small Business Book Award in: Motivation Read more about this nominee Entrepreneurship Philosophia is a book that highlights over 35 philosophies of success as practiced by over 365 leaders in North America. It is a result of one on one meeting with 365 successful leaders in 365 days and it is […]
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NEWS 
November 8, 2016 Congratulations to the 2015 Small Business Book Awards Judged Winners!
The 2015 Small Business Book Awards Judged Winners are in! Congratulations to all who participated as nominees, and all who nominated and voted in the 2015 Small Business Book Awards. There are two parts to the Small Business Book Awards: the Judged Winners, which are chosen based on merit; and a Community Choice group of […]
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ALL DEALS 
November 7, 2016 5 Benefits of Having a Website for Your Small Business
Last week at SmallBizTrends I shared the statistic that 47 percent of small business owners still weren’t using social media because they didn’t feel it was important to their business. That post spurred a lot of strong comments, both on site here and on Facebook. Eventually the conversation went from whether SMBs should invest in […]
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November 7, 2016 Small Business Web Designer Wix Sees 44 Percent Increase in Second Quarter
Wix, the global Web development platform aimed at small to medium sized businesses, has announced some impressive second quarter numbers. The company reported collections up to $57.4 million, a 44 percent increase year-over-year. The cloud-based service also reported an increase in subscribers, topping out at 68 million registered users. That’s a marked increase from the number […]
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ALL DEALS 
November 7, 2016 Top Web Design Trends For Small Business In 2010
A website is a great branding and marketing tool for any small business. It is also essential for a business strategy to ensure its brand, location and products are found in search engine listings. In 2009 it became easier to design your website. Businesses had the choice of do-it-yourself website builder’ tools or open source […]
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November 7, 2016 30 Tips for Building Your First Business Website
Don’t know a blog from a website from social media platform? Are you ready for your first business website but don’t know how to get started? Having a professional, comprehensive website is important for pretty much every new business. But getting started can seem intimidating for those who have never had their own website before. […]
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November 6, 2016 Want a Samsung Digital Signage TV for Your Business? We’re Giving 2 Away
Is your business’s signage outdated? Is it only capable of telling part of the story about what you have to offer customers? Or maybe a bright eye-catching sign would better convey the products and services you have to offer, and increase sales. If so, your chance to change all that is NOW. Small Business Trends […]
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NEWS 
November 5, 2016 Top Five Small Business Radio Podcasts
The April numbers are in for the top five downloads of Small Business Trends Radio podcasts. The following archived radio shows were the most popular downloads for April 2006 from our podcast site, SMB Trendwire: Hiring New Employees – The Technology They Need Guest: Michael Dees of Esecurity-Direct Michael Dees explains how to choose and […]
