DOING SMALL TIME BUSINESSES

China and India represent opportunities for small businesses in the United States. However, companies must have a long-term plan and develop trusted local resources to succeed.

Here is my research and opinion on the bankruptcy of Borders.

Exporting to global markets is a reality for many small businesses in the U.S. Valuable advice to guide the small business owner in exporting is readily available.

Some people claim that upwards of 90% of them supposedly failing in the first five years. However, there are no credible studies to back up these statistics. I spoke with the Office Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration to uncover the truth about business survival.

According to information released by the U.S. Census Bureau (www.census.gov)a whopping number of men and women who venture into the choppy waters of running a home business enter into the venture on a part-time basis.

Four ways to market your business for free

Once the cash flow position of a small business deteriorates to the point that it can no longer meet current obligations, the situation raises bad signs of business failure.

How the economy and the media's perception of it affects small business

As a small business owner, your time is in constant demand! If you're setting up a Web site for your business, take into account the following time commitments you'll face in setting up a Web site, updating your site's content and maintaining your site.

Just about 5% of small business start-ups manage to survive in the first three (3) years of operations, and many of the 5% could have even floundered during the initial stages. There are 10 reasons why this happens.

Every small business needs a small business Web site as part of their marketing strategy. Even if you're running a home-based business, you can't afford to go another day without a Web site for your small business.

Small businesses need to take measures to cut overhead and expenses if they are to survive the recession.

Helping small businesses find the right technology solution.

Building a small business can be a scary venture for professionals that are unclear of how to maintain the company's records. This article provides general tips to help guide new owners in small business.

A look at the effects of corporate takeovers on businesses.

All small businesses are vulnerable in this scary economy. Small manufacturing businesses are even more vulnerable. Can you save your business by rethinking the way it is run?

There are certain steps needed to be completed prior to starting a small retail business.

Marketing is an aspect of every business with overwhelming importance. The problem is that many small businesses overlook it as being too expensive or time-consuming.

Part 1 in a series describing underlying reasons why small business owners should seek outside help with internal technlogy strategies.

Starting a small business with a paid blog, as well as how to report the income earned by paid blogging.

A Guide To Time Management For Freelancers and Home Based Businesses

A brief yet insightful look at some of the major mistakes small businesses make - even before they open their doors

Even while I had the business plan writing experience, I failed to write my own business plan. I'd set up many small business, but figured I'd plan to fly by the seat of my pants. Doing that works sometimes, but failing to plan is really planning to fail.

The CEO of ProBizAssoc.com discusses important things to consider prior to starting up a small business.