Small Business: Tips on running, organizing & growing a business

Facebook allows small businesses to go global with international ad-targeting tools

Facebook has updated its international ad-targeting tools to make it easier for small businesses to reach customers globally. The company has also created a new marketing handbook for business users, and is hosting online business webinars.

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Can you buy Twitter legitimacy for your business?

Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers. More>>

Protect your company's bank account

Small business accounts are under attack, and IT is the last line of defense. Here's what you need to know to outsmart cyberthieves. More>>

How to pick the right cloud provider

The cloud offers great advantages for small and midsized businesses. But as the number of providers explodes, selecting the right one can be tricky. More>>

4 project management tips from the pros

If you want to climb the career ladder, you need to show you can manage projects with skill and smarts. Here's what you need to know. More>>

Do you need an iPad for your small business?

The iPad is more than just the latest tech toy. Here's what you need to know about the iPad as a small-business tool. More>>

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The cloud: A security solution for small business
The cloud: A security solution for small business
Although natural or manmade disasters aren't common, even a relatively minor disruption could grind your business to a halt. Here's what to do to ensure this doesn't happen.More Content
Mobile hot spot: How to choose the right one
Mobile hot spot: How to choose the right one
Want the best mobile hot spot for all your devices? Think DIY.More Content
How to win: 4 lessons from FarmVille’s CEO
How to win: 4 lessons from FarmVille’s CEO
This phenomenal success of Zynga is not (or not only) a matter of luck, but of carefully applied principles that Mark Pincus likely learned at Harvard and in his business jobs.More Content
5 reasons the cloud won’t kill your career
5 reasons the cloud won’t kill your career
If you're an IT professional, the prospect of cloud adoption may seem like a death knell for your career, but it's not.More Content
5 business lessons you can learn from Mark Zuckerberg
5 business lessons you can learn from Mark Zuckerberg
You might or might not "like" the man, but it's pretty hard to argue with the social media behemoth he's created. Here are five lessons you can learn from Mark Zuckerberg's success.More Content
Can video help your small business?
Can video help your small business?
You can't afford to ignore the explosion in video, whether it's for conference calls or marketing purposes. Here's what you need to consider before you adopt the technology.More Content
The drive for real-time collaboration
The drive for real-time collaboration
Real-time collaboration tools not only connect teams more effectively, but also provide considerable cost savings to your organization.More Content
Protect your company's bank account
Protect your company's bank account
Small business accounts are under attack, and IT is the last line of defense. Here's what you need to know to outsmart cyberthieves.More Content
How to pick the right cloud provider
How to pick the right cloud provider
The cloud offers great advantages for small and midsized businesses. But as the number of providers explodes, selecting the right one can be tricky.More Content
4 project management tips from the pros
4 project management tips from the pros
If you want to climb the career ladder, you need to show you can manage projects with skill and smarts. Here's what you need to know.More Content

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How a big customer could ruin your company
How a big customer could ruin your company
A sale you turn away can be as important as one you make. So how do you decide?
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A sale you turn away can be as important as one you make. So how do you decide?
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Uber's simple math mistake will cost it tens of millions of dollars
Uber's simple math mistake will cost it tens of millions of dollars
For the two-and-a-half years, Uber has been (accidentally, we trust), shortchanging its New York City drivers' pay.
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For the two-and-a-half years, Uber has been (accidentally, we trust), shortchanging its New York City drivers' pay.
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Top 5 social media trends for businesses in 2017
Top 5 social media trends for businesses in 2017
These new developments might change how you use social media.
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These new developments might change how you use social media.
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Posting a picture of you drinking a beer no longer hurts your career, but this could...
Posting a picture of you drinking a beer no longer hurts your career, but this could...
New technology is helping companies screen out applicants for particular behaviors.
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New technology is helping companies screen out applicants for particular behaviors.
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Start preparing now for upcoming tax season
Start preparing now for upcoming tax season
Leaving tax prep to a last-minute cram session could disrupt your business in the spring. To avoid a crunch, you should prepare for tax deadlines well in advance.More Content
Bidding for government contracts 101
Bidding for government contracts 101
Before you get involved in the bidding process, take some time to lay the groundwork for successful bidding.More Content
Non-traditional funding sources for your small business
Non-traditional funding sources for your small business
If your business needs cash to move forward, you may have to resort to some less-than-ideal financing options or face the possibility of having no business at all.More Content
Coming to terms with year-end reconciliation
Coming to terms with year-end reconciliation
Many small businesses dread it, but your end-of-year reconciliation doesn't need to hurt -- as long as you stay organized.More Content
Your business plan: Do the financials add up?
Your business plan: Do the financials add up?
The financials section of a business plan is where you document the numbers and convince investors that your company is a good risk.More Content
How to know when the price is right
How to know when the price is right
How much should you charge for the goods and services you sell? For small businesses, that may be the most difficult question to answer-- and also the most important.More Content
Your business plan: Exploring the market
Your business plan: Exploring the market
Explaining the market for your product or service is one of the most important parts of your business plan. So do it right, even if it requires extensive research.More Content
A small-business insurance primer
A small-business insurance primer
Insurance is one of the most neglected small business responsibilities -- and one of the most confusing. Use this guide to begin sorting through your options.More Content
Coming to terms with public relations
Coming to terms with public relations
Give some thought to your company's public relations, whether you're looking to garner specific media coverage or just want to generate a general buzz about your small business.More Content
Your business plan: Picturing your company in words
Your business plan: Picturing your company in words
Whether you're looking for money or simply creating an internal document, you must be able to present a clear portrait of what your company does.More Content

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