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10 Social Media Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read

Posted on 05. Sep, 2010 by News Trends.

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of social media books out there. So how is a many-hat-wearing business owner supposed to know which ones to read? Here is a list of the 10 social media books that small business owners can read to get the most bang for their social media investment of time and money.

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Small Biz Contests and Competitions

Posted on 05. Sep, 2010 by News Trends.

This fall has lots of great contests and competitions – don’t miss the opportunity to win some nice business services, prizes, cash and even investors.

This list of contests, competitions and awards for small businesses is brought to you every other week as a community service by Small Business Trends and Smallbiztechnology.com.

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The Franchise Council ContestEnter by September 6, 2010

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Small Business News: Clear Communications

Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by News Trends.

How well do you communicate with customers, partners, suppliers, employees? Communications may be one of the hardest aspects of operating a small business or entrepreneurial venture. Today’s small business news roundup looks at the realities of communications with the rise of the Internet and what it can mean to your business. We love two-way communications here and would love to hear your comments below.

Give your business presentation to an eight year old. No, Drew Gerber hasn’t gone mad.Read More

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Small Business News: Social Media Power!

Posted on 02. Sep, 2010 by News Trends.

If you haven’t figured it out, gotten on board, jumped on the bandwagon (pick your own expression)…well, we’re not going to try to talk you into it. Just be aware of the incredible value social media can create for your business if you use it correctly. In this news wrap-up, we look at tips, trends and great ideas. And we’ll look at the benefits of harnessing social media power for your small business…and the costs of not doing so asRead . . . read more

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Small Business News: Resources For Rebirth

Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by News Trends.

No matter how bleak the economic outlook, here at Small Business Trends we’ve always believed in the power of small business and entrepreneurship to change the world. In today’s news roundup, we look at resources for rebirth that can hasten an economic recovery in the hands of visionary and courageous entrepreneurs willing to use them.

Weekly entrepreneurship links. Jakes Adams is a young, ambitious entrepreneur who claims on his “about” page I am not a successful billionaire entrepreneur. IRead More

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7 Powerful and Free Website Builders for Small Businesses

Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by News Trends.

Half of all small companies do not have a website, according to one statistic. With that in mind, we believe there are many readers who may need some help getting a simple website up and running. Even if you have a company website, you may know someone who needs one. Here are 7 do-it-yourself website building services to consider.

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Small Business News: Small Business In The News

Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by News Trends.

Small business is very much in the news this week, as never in recent memory has there been so much expectation resting on small business owners and entrepreneurs to lead the way. With plenty of data repeated regularly in the mainstream press, there is ample information showing small businesses are the glue that holds the national and world economy together and that the key to economic recovery is through the activity of small business. Then why do we still seemRead . . . read more

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Introducing the Small Business Technology Tour: Free Tickets

Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by News Trends.

Small Business Trends is excited to invite you to attend the Small Business Technology Tour 2010. And we have some special offers for you.

This one-day event is coming to one of 5 cities near you:

Mountain View, CA (Sep 28)Salt Lake City (Oct 14)Atlanta (Oct 25)Washington DC (Nov 5)Boston (Nov

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Small Business News: Entrepreneurial Innovation

Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by News Trends.

A level of innovation rarely possible before is happening thanks to new tools and a rapidly changing business environment. Read through our Friday roundup and become inspired by the possibilities for your entrepreneurial innovation. These tips could change your business.

Can’t get Twitter followers? It’s not as hard as you may think, but there may be simple things you are doing wrong that are keeping folks from following you on Twitter. Or worse yet, starting to unfollow? BeforeRead More

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Fall Events, Conferences and Webinars for Small Biz

Posted on 29. Aug, 2010 by News Trends.

Summer vacation time is winding down, but there are lots of great upcoming events to help you learn, connect and jump into Fall.

This list of small business webinars, events and conferences is brought to you every two weeks as a community service by Small Business Trends and Smallbiztechnology.com.

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Advanced Facebook for BusinessAugust 31, 2010, 8:00 pm EDT, Webinar

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