LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES

Small Businesses are finding themselves helpless against online entrepreneurs abroad. Success throughout much of the past two decades is directing them toward word of mouth marketing techniques. Unfortunately, many are closing their doors as a result.

Many small businesses are now using social media platforms like facebook to promote their products and services. The latest craze of group couponing offers incentives to both buyers and sellers.

As recession lingers, small businesses continue to suffer common critical problems -- poor sales, increased business costs, poor cash flow, lack of capacity to hire and retain quality employees, and poor supplier relations.

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

By not knowing what business practices are considered unfair by antitrust laws, small businesses are leaving themselves open to serious federal charges and a loss of their business.

Simple paper book marks you create on your own computer are powerful business-builders for small businesses. Their effectiveness is based on their usefulness and the ease of getting widespread free local distribution.

Will you be in the 30% of small businesses that actually survive? Consider these tips for small business networking and marketing.

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

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.

Discover the basics for crisis action planning for small businesses. Learn how to protect your company from crisis disasters.

Small businesses can compete with larger corporations by knowing how to play to their strengths and learning how to best use their operating leverage to bring in the most customers.

A look into business incubation for new small businesses.

Video contests can bring small businesses business, but more importantly, they can get good content to get their name out for less than normal advertising.

When trying to get your small business off to a successful start, you are most likely looking for inexpensive ways to get your message out. Here are some tips for garnering publicity quickly for your small business.

Over 50% of new small businesses fail within the first three years. Hearing this statistic can scare even the most well prepared entrepreneurs. Here is a list of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make that lead to business failure.

Why small businesses should make use of social media now.

While once a necessary advertising medium for small businesses, the Yellow Pages have for the most part been replaced by alternative forms of marketing and public relations.

Locally-owned small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. They deserve our support.

How can small businesses be affected by identity theft? You might be surprised! Find out how to handle "identity theft" of your small business.

The Internet can be a wonderful place for small businesses to promote their products and services.

Small businesses are sometimes left in the dust when it comes to things like corporate sponsorship. Read on to learn how sponsorship can benefit your business.

Why small businesses often miss out on free publicity exposure and tips to use PR practices to turn things around.

PR is more effective than advertising and can be much cheaper. There are many ways to generate publicity for small businesses, but special events are among the best. Giving donations, informational seminars and crazy contests are just a few special events.

When you first create your small business, there are certain laws with which you should be familiar. Following are the most important laws for small businesses.

Here's a suggestion for advertising in programs and playbills to get the word out about your product or services:

Small businesses often need help getting off the ground, and advertising is a great way to get things rolling. If you can't afford expensive television spots, don't fret; there are more inexpensive ways to get your name out there.