Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Small Business Trends News - September 11, 2012

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September 11, 2012

Is Your Small Business in a Holding Pattern?

Is your small business investing in new equipment, expansion efforts or business development? If not, you're not alone. Small businesses nationwide seem to be in a holding pattern when it comes to capital spending and investment, according to two recent economic surveys of small-business owners.


What's New

LinkedIn Adds Notification, Updated Company Pages

Lisa Barone - September 11, 2012

You're probably still under-utilizing LinkedIn. I know, the truth is, most of us are. Even though we've heard all the benefits of using LinkedIn for business , the site declared…

LinkedIn Adds Notification, Updated Company Pages

Outgrow.me Spotlights Successful Crowdfunded Projects

Annie Pilon - September 10, 2012

Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have helped many startups and entrepreneurs get much needed funding for their ideas and projects. But what happens to those projects once…

Go Social: Why Phone Support Still Matters

Nellie Akalp - September 10, 2012

Social media is permanently changing the customer-business relationship, giving consumers more power than ever to voice their opinions and shape a brand's fate. However, when it comes to customer support,…

Turn Visitors Into Buyers: Benefits of Retargeting

Ilana Bercovitz - September 10, 2012

When you browse the Internet, you probably notice very personalized banner ads following you around. Often, when you visit a particular company site but don't purchase, that site will drop…

You Didn't Build That, You Were Just Lucky

Scott Shane - September 10, 2012

Just when it looked like President Obama's now famous "if you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that" line was history, the President decided to clarify his remarks to…


What the Smartest Voices Have to Say

Raju Vegesna of Zoho: Integration Is The Future

Brent Leary - September 07, 2012

Small business owners tend to wear many hats. One day it’s IT, the next day it’s sales, the next it’s accounting. Wouldn’t it be a breath of fresh air to…

Raju Vegesna of Zoho: Integration Is The Future

Blast From The Past: What Was Hot One Year Ago?

The 25 Questions Your Site Must Answer

Lisa Barone - September 4, 2012

How long will a user stay on your site before leaving? Unless you can prove, quickly, that your site is trustworthy and relevant to their needs, we're talking seconds. May


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