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Businesses Starting to See Value in Social Media

A report released this week from the Small Business Success Index (SBSI) showed that social media adoption by small businesses is, in fact, increasing. Network Solutions and the Center for Excellence in Service at the University of Maryland's Smith School of Business sponsored the report and found that over the last year, the number of small businesses using social media has gone from 12 percent to 24 percent.

How Health Care Reform Would Affect Small Businesses

As a proposed health care reform bill sits in the Senate, many small businesses are wondering how they would be impacted if it were passed. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the increasing cost of health care is the No. 1 problem for businesses. But would this bill provide a solution to the problem? Not every American thinks it would, including some small business groups.

5 Things You Can Do to Spark Media Interest

A little extra attention never hurts, and if you can get some media coverage for your business, you can get a lot of extra exposure. This is generally free exposure, at that.

Are You Spending Enough Time Learning?

 It's an age old saying, but it will never change. Without trying to sound like an NBC public service announcement, the more you know, the more you will be able to use that knowledge in your own life, or in this case, business. A business owner's time is limited, but some of that time should be used for learning. Always. Spend some time (each day if possible) just reading and learning about new tactics, strategies and trends related to your niche.