Small Business News
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Light a store, save a town
The residents of this windswept basin 100 miles from anywhere know that if they want something done, they have to do it themselves. Whether it's repairing a tractor or rejuvenating Main Street, the people here fix their own problems. So when the town's last clothing shop shuttered, forcing them to make an hourlong roundtrip for a pair of socks, they decided to fix that too.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 17, 2008 3:26 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The residents of this windswept basin 100 miles from anywhere know that if they want something done, they have to do it themselves. Whether it's repairing a tractor or rejuvenating Main Street, the people here fix their own problems. So when the town's last clothing shop shuttered, forcing them to make an hourlong roundtrip for a pair of socks, they decided to fix that too.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 17, 2008 3:26 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Cost Cutters: Trimming Payroll, Without Layoffs
In a cash crunch, offer workers part-time hours and furloughs before pink slips.
SmartMoney.com – Jul 17, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In a cash crunch, offer workers part-time hours and furloughs before pink slips.
SmartMoney.com – Jul 17, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Entrepreneurial Edge: Bartering Expands in the Internet Age
One of the largest “little” industries of small companies in America, the trade exchange business has developed broadly over the past 25 years.
New York Times – Jul 16, 2008 9:16 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
One of the largest “little” industries of small companies in America, the trade exchange business has developed broadly over the past 25 years.
New York Times – Jul 16, 2008 9:16 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Skydiving for sales
In the quest for brand recognition, some entrepreneurs sponsor NASCAR drivers, while others slap their logos on the backs of local baseball players. John Hart launched a skydiving team and emblazoned his company's name, Selection.com, across the chutes.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 16, 2008 2:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In the quest for brand recognition, some entrepreneurs sponsor NASCAR drivers, while others slap their logos on the backs of local baseball players. John Hart launched a skydiving team and emblazoned his company's name, Selection.com, across the chutes.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 16, 2008 2:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Boost traffic to your Web site
In our new feature, "Website remedies," Fortune Small Business enlists Web marketing and search-engine optimization specialists to analyze small-business Web sites in need of an overhaul. Could your site use a makeover? E-mail us at fsb_mail@timeinc.com. Plus, share your tips for improving our featured sites in our discussion forum.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 16, 2008 2:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In our new feature, "Website remedies," Fortune Small Business enlists Web marketing and search-engine optimization specialists to analyze small-business Web sites in need of an overhaul. Could your site use a makeover? E-mail us at fsb_mail@timeinc.com. Plus, share your tips for improving our featured sites in our discussion forum.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 16, 2008 2:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
From Real Estate Developer to Pizza Man
Jim McGown wanted a career change. So he bought a pub, learned from the locals, and opened a restaurant that does a few simple things well
Business Week – Jul 16, 2008 1:15 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Jim McGown wanted a career change. So he bought a pub, learned from the locals, and opened a restaurant that does a few simple things well
Business Week – Jul 16, 2008 1:15 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Watch your language!
When it comes to naming their products, many large U.S. companies have veered dangerously close to international embarrassment.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 15, 2008 4:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
When it comes to naming their products, many large U.S. companies have veered dangerously close to international embarrassment.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 15, 2008 4:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Stimulus made no difference, small-biz owners say
Optimism is a rare commodity among today's small business owners, according to a new national survey conducted by Suffolk University. More than 80% believe the country is in an economic recession, and 86% feel that the government is doing "nothing" or "little" to help small businesses.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 15, 2008 4:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Optimism is a rare commodity among today's small business owners, according to a new national survey conducted by Suffolk University. More than 80% believe the country is in an economic recession, and 86% feel that the government is doing "nothing" or "little" to help small businesses.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 15, 2008 4:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Wine marketing goes high-tech
There is perhaps no better example of the democratization of wine marketing than Gary Vaynerchuk. His almost-daily, 25-minute video rants about the subject, Wine Library TV, boast 60,000 viewers, who post an astonishing 300 to 500 comments per episode.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 15, 2008 1:25 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
There is perhaps no better example of the democratization of wine marketing than Gary Vaynerchuk. His almost-daily, 25-minute video rants about the subject, Wine Library TV, boast 60,000 viewers, who post an astonishing 300 to 500 comments per episode.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 15, 2008 1:25 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Tequila and sympathy
Are some of your customers worried about losing their homes? Take a tip from Cole Durbin, owner of Padre's Modern Mexican in Phoenix, and let them know that you're on their side.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 15, 2008 1:18 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Are some of your customers worried about losing their homes? Take a tip from Cole Durbin, owner of Padre's Modern Mexican in Phoenix, and let them know that you're on their side.
CNNMoney.com – Jul 15, 2008 1:18 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
