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  • May 16, 2012The 7-Step Path to Getting Your Business Online Fast and FreeMarketing your business online can seem overwhelming but with a roadmap in your hands, you can navigate the steps it takes to get started fast and free. Guest columnist Chris Wight explains the seven step path that all small business owners should follow.
  • May 15, 2012Rest & Meal Breaks: What Employers Need to KnowThe idea seems simple, but laws governing meal and rest breaks in the workplace can be complicated. Find out what the federal and state laws mean for your business.
  • May 10, 2012Everything Your Mother Taught You is Terrible Business AdviceYou're not wearing THAT, are you? Did you grow up in a barn? If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. These popular momisms might work well with kids, but could following this business advice lead to your business getting grounded?
  • May 9, 20124 Car Insurance Essentials if You Have Employees Behind the WheelIt's vital to have auto insurance when employees driving on behalf of your business -- regardless of who owns the vehicle. Here's what you need to know about insuring business vehicles.
  • May 7, 2012Car Wraps: Tips for Turning Your Vehicle Into an Attention-Grabbing AdHave you ever thought about wrapping your business vehicle in a giant ad like some radio stations do? Many business owners are finding vinyl wraps lead to more sales. Here's what to consider before you turn your car into a moving billboard.
  • May 3, 2012What Does Sudden Growth Do to a Small Business? [Infographic]If your business were to double in size, would you need to double your staff? How else would your business change? NFIB polled 750 business owners about the benefits -- and the costs -- of growing a business. See the top findings in this handy infographic.
  • May 2, 20124 Things Your Business Needs to Do OnlineAs a small business owner, it’s important to maximize your time and the impact those activities deliver for your business. When it comes to Internet marketing, you need to make sure your business is everywhere your customers are looking for you or your competition. In the live webinar on May 9th, we’ll look at four ways you can market your business to deliver an impactful result and give you visibility online.
  • April 24, 2012How Will Healthcare Reform Affect Your Health Insurance Premiums?Have you ever wondered how healthcare reform may affect you and your family's health insurance? Phases of the healthcare law have already begun and more will take place next year and especially in 2014. Find out how these changes could affect you.
  • April 19, 2012Payment for Unauthorized Overtime: Urban Legend or Ticking Time Bomb?If your employee handbook says that unauthorized overtime won't be paid and your employee works unapproved overtime anyway, do you have to pay? According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the answer can be Yes. Read on to find out how to protect your business.
  • April 18, 2012How to Ditch Paper ReceiptsIf everything else is going electronic, why are you still fumbling with paper receipts? For small businesses that are ready to trade in paper for something more efficient, whether it's at the point of sale with customers or for your own expense tracking, here's how to get started.
  • April 17, 2012Top 7 Survival Skills Any Business Can Learn from Small Town Businesses - By Becky McCrayChanges in technology have brought more of your customers into contact with each other than any time in the past. At the same time, the tough economy has made lending tight and consumer demand weak. These changes feel a lot like a small town explains guest columnist Becky McCray of the popular website, Small Biz Survival. Learn seven specific principles of small town businesses that can work for your small business today.
  • April 16, 2012How to Use Twitter Chats to Grow Your Small BusinessMany have talked about using Twitter to reach customers and to market small businesses. But one Twitter feature in particular stands out as a helpful tool for business owners: Twitter Chats. Here's out to make the most of these virtual events so that your business can benefit more from Twitter.

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