3. About the Editor

    Richard Turcott
    Richard Turcott

    Richard Turcott is a Small Business advocate, CMO at Curata.com, customer experience enthusiast, runner, 12x marathoner and 20-year marketer.

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  4. Categories

      Marketing & Sales: Marketing, Sales
      Finance & Accounting: Accounting, Finance, Venture Capital
      Human Resources & Personnel: Hiring, Personnel & HR
      B-to-C / B-to-B: B-to-B, B-to-C
      Technology: Apps, Mobile, Technology
      Social Media: Facebook, Foursquare, LindedIn, Pinterest, Twitter
      Entrepreneurs: Entrepreneur, Family Business, Small Business Ownership
      Politics: 2012 Presidential Election, Executive, Judicial, Legislative

  5. People in the Small Business News

    (28 articles) Barack Obama

    (14 articles) Mark Zuckerberg

    (11 articles) Katie Morell

    (11 articles) Guy Kawasaki

    (9 articles) Tim Berry

    (8 articles) Dan Danner

    (8 articles) Ina Steiner

  6. Organizations in the Small Business News

    (70 articles) Google

    (39 articles) Congress

    (28 articles) National Federation of Independent Business

    (25 articles) Small Business Administration

    (21 articles) Senate

    (18 articles) Microsoft

    (16 articles) Apple

    (15 articles) Duct Tape Marketing

    (15 articles) IPO

    (14 articles) Yahoo

  8. Quotes

    1. “ These changes are a necessary part of our comprehensive plan to reduce costs. ”
      By Megan Brennan
    2. “ We've listened to our customers and what we're talking about is a phased implementation. ”
      By Megan Brennan
    3. “ We do need the legislation to occur this summer. ”
      By Patrick Donahoe
    4. “ They could have gone public in 2009 at a much lower price. ”
      By Nick Einhorn
    5. “ There seems to be somewhat of a hype around the stock offering. ”
      By Brian Blau

  1. Editor's Picks - Small Business News

    1. Behind the President's Small-Business Visit

      Explore OPEN Forum (May 17 2012) Personnel & HR , Entrepreneur

      Behind the President's Small-Business Visit

      From Courtney Rubin: How do you get a U.S. president to visit your business? A little luck. In the case of Washington D.C.’s Taylor Gourmet Italian Deli, where the leader of the free world Wednesday spent $68 on sandwiches (he left $100 and told them to keep the change), it all goes back to a random encounter three years ago. SBA Connection In 2009, co-owner David Mazza was introduced to a woman not long after he and his business partner Casey Patten opened their first location in 2008 in a run-down three-story building they bought and renovated. (One floor, an old barber shop, is the restaurant; the second and third floors are two 850-square-foot apartments, one for each of them.) The woman ...

      (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Barack Obama   Small Business Administration   Philadelphia

    2. The SBA's Karen G. Mills Answers Her Agency's Critics (Video)

      Explore Entrepreneur (May 17 2012) Marketing , Personnel & HR , Executive

      Some critics have called for dismantling the U.S. Small Business Administration. The agency's leader says demand for its services is only growing and is a good value to tax payers.

      (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Small Business Administration   SBA

    3. Small-Business Guide: Small-Business Owners Face a Transition After the Sale

      Explore The New York Times (May 16 2012) Personnel & HR , Technology , Entrepreneur

      Small-Business Guide: Small-Business Owners Face a Transition After the Sale

      The negotiation phase is cridical when transitioning from entrepreneur to employee of a parent company.

      (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Barack Obama   Dallas

    4. The High Cost of Bad Hiring

      Explore NYTimes - Small Business Blog (May 16 2012) Hiring , Personnel & HR , Technology , Entrepreneur

      In one four-year period, I went through eight production managers. Believe me, that sounds as nuts to me as I'm sure it does to you. But it taught me three important lessons about hiring.

      (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Jay Goltz   Chicago

    5. Making your new business noticeable

      Explore The Christian Science Monitor (May 14 2012) Marketing , Personnel & HR , Technology , Small Business Ownership

      Making your new business noticeable

      While starting a new venture is one of the most important and exciting things you’ve ever done, to the market your product is just one more in an already overcrowded sea. You need a strategy to ensure that your new small business is more than just another distraction to be ignored.

      (Read Full Article)

    6. Why your startup’s culture shouldn’t be ignored

      Explore VentureBeat (May 14 2012) Personnel & HR , Technology

      Why your startup’s culture shouldn’t be ignored

      Starting a new technology company is exciting. Since the founders have their energies fully focused on new technologies and innovations that promise to change the world, there is little time left for them to think about creating the right culture for the company. Hence, more often than not, the company’s culture takes after the styles and personalities of the founders. 

      (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Google

    7. Why Everyone Will Have To Become An Entrepreneur

      Explore Forbes.com (May 13 2012) Technology , Entrepreneur , Small Business Ownership

      Why Everyone Will Have To Become An Entrepreneur

      Why Everyone Will Have To Become An EntrepreneurForbesTo prove the headline–and explain why everyone will have to become an entrepreneur–we need to talk about how the odds say the swirling global economy is going whisk you out of a job. But since “nothing is constant but change was probably already a ...

      (Read Full Article)

    8. Facebook's Purchases May Hint at Its Future

      Explore The New York Times (May 13 2012) Personnel & HR , Technology

      Facebook's Purchases May Hint at Its Future

      Facebook's shopping spree that snagged Tagtile and Glancee was just business as usual for Facebook. It buys small companies on a regular basis — almost two dozen over the last two years — to beef up its team of talented engineers, add to the site’s offerings and sharpen competition with rivals...

      (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Microsoft   Google   Amazon

    9. Wealth Matters: A Tip for Restaurant Investors: Study the Demographics

      Explore The New York Times (May 11 2012) Finance , Entrepreneur

      Wealth Matters: A Tip for Restaurant Investors: Study the Demographics

      The most successful investors in restaurants consider how a style fits an area and track who their customers are, said Hudson Riehle of the National Restaurant Association.

      (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Los Angeles   Manhattan   Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

    10. Forget Daily Deals: 11 Creative Ways to Boost Sales

      Explore inc.com (May 11 2012) Personnel & HR , Technology , Entrepreneur

      Forget Daily Deals: 11 Creative Ways to Boost Sales

      Stop giving it away! We asked successful young entrepreneurs to brainstorm creative ways that small businesses can spread word and boost sales without resorting to the likes of daily deals sites. The Young Entrepreneur Council asked 11 successful young entrepreneurs to share a creative way to market a business without resorting to daily deal sites. Here are their best answers. 1. Who Are Your Allies? Doing joint-venture marketing with companies targeted the same customer base can be an excellent way to lift sales without relying on coupon sites. For example, you can upsell each others products in your shopping carts, or do email blasts promoting each others non-competetive products. It's a win-win scenario—if you can find the right partners.—Matt Mickiewicz, 99designs 2 ...

      (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Digital   Young Entrepreneur Council

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  2. Recent Small Business News

    1. USPS Unveils Plan to Shutter up to 229 Mail Processing Facilities

      Explore auctionbytes.com (May 17 2012) Personnel & HR , Entrepreneur , Legislative

      USPS Unveils Plan to Shutter up to 229 Mail Processing Facilities The USPS announced plans on Thursday to close 48 mail processing facilities this summer and may ultimately close up to 229 facilities by the time it's finished. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Washington   Senate   U.S. Postal Service

    2. Magnate Steps Into 2012 Fray on Wild Pitch - New York Times

      Explore The New York Times (May 17 2012) Entrepreneur , 2012 Presidential Election

      Magnate Steps Into 2012 Fray on Wild Pitch - New York Times Magnate Steps Into 2012 Fray on Wild PitchNew York TimesHighlighting the perils of mixing partisan politics and corporate citizenship, the reverberations also swept through the Ricketts family's business empire. Liberal groups encouraged like-minded investors to drop their accounts with TD Ameritrade, ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Barack Obama   Joe Ricketts   New York

    3. Facebook's IPO one of world's largest

      Explore utsandiego.com (May 17 2012) Marketing , Venture Capital , Personnel & HR , Facebook , Entrepreneur

      Facebook's IPO one of world's largest Facebook's initial public offering of stock is one of the largest ever. The world's definitive online social network is raising at least $16 billion for the company and its early investors in a transaction that values Facebook at $104 billion. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   New York   Google   McDonald 's

    4. Facebook's $16 billion IPO one of world's largest

      Explore utsandiego.com (May 17 2012) Marketing , Venture Capital , Personnel & HR , Facebook , Entrepreneur

      Facebook's $16 billion IPO one of world's largest Facebook's initial public offering of stock is shaping up to be one of the largest ever. The world's definitive online social network is raising at least $16 billion, a big windfall for a company that began eight years ago with no way to make money. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Google   Disney   General Motors

    5. Getting Into A Startup Accelerator

      Explore OPEN Forum (May 17 2012) Personnel & HR , Technology , Entrepreneur , Small Business Ownership

      Getting Into A Startup Accelerator From Katie Morell: Swirling in your brain is an idea for the next big technology company. You have the drive, the revenue model, even the team, but a few roadblocks stand in your way, namely access to funds and mentors. Wouldn’t it be great if someone gave you $25,000 (in exchange for a percentage of equity) and three months to do nothing but work on your company, talk with the best minds in the industry and get in front of potential investors? This dream is realized for entrepreneurs granted access to startup accelerator programs. Such programs are popping up all over the country and grooming promising companies into big-time successes. Most choose around 10 companies to participate in an intense three-month program culminating ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Philadelphia   Katie Morell   Chicago

    6. Told You So! Early Facebook Doubters Eat Their Words

      Explore inc.com (May 17 2012) Marketing , Facebook

      Told You So! Early Facebook Doubters Eat Their Words Who knew what Facebook would become when Mark Zuckerberg launched it in 2004? Not these guys. Hindsight is 20/20. And sometimes, it's just plain funny. With Facebook's blockbuster IPO upon us, let's take a look back through the company's eight-year history at some of the people and companies who were doubters, haters, and nay-sayers. Sure, in 2004, no one really expected the then-22-year-old Mark Zuckerberg's student-only social networking site to become a multi-billion dollar company with hundreds of millions of users. Or that that fledgeling start-up would someday grow to make a public stock offering bigger than that of Google. But in the age of the Internet, it's so easy to say: "Told you so." Check out some ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   New York   Microsoft   Google

    7. What small business owners care about - San Francisco Bay Guardian

      Explore San Francisco Bay Guardian (May 17 2012) Personnel & HR , Entrepreneur , Small Business Ownership

      What small business owners care aboutSan Francisco Bay GuardianHere's what the survey found: Small business owners are concerned about (1) the cost of healthcare (2) access to credit and (3) finding qualified employees. Local taxes aren't even on the list. Now, if you ask almost any business operator whether he or ...Starting a Small Business in Florissant: Financing Your BusinessPatch.comWells Fargo Approves More SBA Loan Dollars for Small Businesses Than Any Other ...MarketWatch (press release)One-Third of US Small-Business Owners Feel Debt BurdenGallup.comBizjournals.com -Austin Business Journalall 12 news articles » (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   California   America   Richmond

    8. The Beginner's Guide to an LLC

      Explore OPEN Forum (May 17 2012) Marketing , Accounting , Personnel & HR , Technology

      The Beginner's Guide to an LLC From Nellie Akalp: Many small-business owners recognize the benefits of incorporating or forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for their business. Among the advantages, limiting personal liability is key. Once your business is incorporated (either by forming an LLC or corporation), it exists as a separate business entity. This means that the corporation, and not the business owner, is responsible for all of its debts and liabilities. This is known as the "corporate shield" or "corporate veil," as it separates your personal assets from those of the business. While incorporating a business or forming an LLC is a critical step, your work isn’t done once you submit those initial forms. You must make sure that your corporation or LLC remains in good standing. For ... (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   California   Nevada   Barbara Weltman

    9. Five Things Small Business Owners Need to Know About Capitol Hill - Huffington Post

      Explore huffingtonpost.com (May 17 2012) Marketing , Personnel & HR , Technology , Entrepreneur , Small Business Ownership , Legislative

      Five Things Small Business Owners Need to Know About Capitol Hill - Huffington Post SunHerald.comFive Things Small Business Owners Need to Know About Capitol HillHuffington PostWith National Small Business Week starting on May 20, a few thoughts about what small business owners should know about Capitol Hill these days. I hope the thoughts will resonate since I really come at them from two points of view: credit union trade ...Bank of America Small Business Owner Report Finds Atlanta Small Business ...MarketWatch (press release)Small Business Not for the Faint of HeartBusinessNewsDailyWhat small business owners care aboutSan Francisco Bay GuardianSunHerald.com -Bizjournals.com (blog)all 72 news articles » (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   New York   America   Washington

    10. Small Business and the President's Cabinet (Video)

      Explore Entrepreneur (May 17 2012) Marketing , Personnel & HR , Executive

      President Obama recently made the head of the SBA part of his presidential cabinet. We speak with SBA Administrator Karen G. MIlls about what it means for U.S. small businesses. (Read Full Article)

      Comment Mentions:   Barack Obama   SBA

    11. See all articles >>

  3. Popular Small Business News

    1. Get Started: Small Business Week, social media training, the impact of the ... - The Republic

      Explore The Republic (May 14 2012) Marketing , Personnel & HR , Technology , Entrepreneur , Small Business Ownership

      Get Started: Small Business Week, social media training, the impact of the ...The RepublicThe Small Business Administration holds its annual Small Business Week events in Washington, DC, Sunday through Tuesday. The events include forums on federal contracting, exporting goods and using social media as a marketing tool for small businesses. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Small Business Administration   New York   Washington

    2. Post Time: On Twitter and Facebook, Timing is Everything

      Explore BusinessNewsDaily (May 16 2012) Marketing , Personnel & HR , Technology

      Post Time: On Twitter and Facebook, Timing is Everything What time of day is best to on social media sites? (Read Full Article)

    3. USPS Gives Discount for Adding Mobile QR Code to 'Junk Mail'

      Explore auctionbytes.com (May 15 2012) Mobile , Entrepreneur

      USPS Gives Discount for Adding Mobile QR Code to 'Junk Mail' The U.S. Postal Service wants commercial mailers to combine mobile marketing with direct mail in order to improve its long-term value and increase returns for merchants. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Senate   U.S. Postal Service

    4. Workplace Flexibility: 3 Ways to Keep Employees Happy

      Explore OPEN Forum (May 15 2012) Technology

      Workplace Flexibility: 3 Ways to Keep Employees Happy From Dan Schawbel: The company culture you build has a major impact on how successful the business will be as it grows. One of the biggest trends in the past few years is workplace flexibility. A new study by the Families and Work Institute shows that more than 75 percent of employers now offer some form of flex time. This number is up from two thirds in 2005. In addition, 63 percent of companies allow employees to work from home at least sometimes, which is up from 34 percent. Despite the trend, some managers are giving their employees les flexibility and work-life balance. The problem is that technology puts workers on call seven days a week, and even on vacation days. The global economy means ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Google   China   Japan

    5. Can a side gig help your career?

      Explore Management and Career (May 17 2012) Marketing , Venture Capital , Personnel & HR , Technology

      Certain kinds of moonlighting may actually help you in your main job, and wise organizations can embrace, rather than squelch, entrepreneurial zeal. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   California   Bureau of Labor Statistics   Texas

    6. Small Businesses = Big impact

      Explore Forbes.com (May 15 2012) Marketing , Personnel & HR , Technology , Entrepreneur

      Small Businesses = Big impact Small Businesses = Big impactForbesAccording to Entrepreneur Magazine there are between 25 million and 27 million small businesses in the US that account for 60 to 80 percent of all US jobs. And, a recent study by Paychex, says that small businesses produce 13 times more patents that ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   America   Ohio   Cleveland

    7. What small business owners care about - San Francisco Bay Guardian

      Explore San Francisco Bay Guardian (May 17 2012) Personnel & HR , Entrepreneur , Small Business Ownership

      What small business owners care aboutSan Francisco Bay GuardianHere's what the survey found: Small business owners are concerned about (1) the cost of healthcare (2) access to credit and (3) finding qualified employees. Local taxes aren't even on the list. Now, if you ask almost any business operator whether he or ...Starting a Small Business in Florissant: Financing Your BusinessPatch.comWells Fargo Approves More SBA Loan Dollars for Small Businesses Than Any Other ...MarketWatch (press release)One-Third of US Small-Business Owners Feel Debt BurdenGallup.comBizjournals.com -Austin Business Journalall 12 news articles » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   California   America   Richmond

    8. Sage 50 Accounting - U.S. Edition Launches a New Era of Small Business Accounting - MarketWatch (press release)

      Explore MarketWatch (May 17 2012) Marketing , Accounting , Personnel & HR , Technology , Entrepreneur , Small Business Ownership

      Sage 50 Accounting - U.S. Edition Launches a New Era of Small Business AccountingMarketWatch (press release)Formerly Sage Peachtree, a perennial favorite of small businesses and accountants, Sage 50 Accounting 2013 marks a new identity as well as a fresh approach to small business accounting, one where guidance, intelligence and trusted service and support ...and more » (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Sage ERP   Microsoft   Atlanta

    9. How Cloud Computing Saved My Business

      Explore Entrepreneur (May 16 2012) Marketing , Personnel & HR , Entrepreneur

      How Cloud Computing Saved My Business Cloud technology helped these small companies coordinate operations, manage paperwork and control phone expenses. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Tucson   Paul   Salesforce

    10. eBay Glitch Impacts Bulk Edit, Selling Manager and Markdown Manager

      Explore auctionbytes.com (May 15 2012) Sales

      eBay Glitch Impacts Bulk Edit, Selling Manager and Markdown Manager eBay UK announced that a "site issue" is impacting Bulk Edit and Selling Manager / Selling Manager Pro as well as the Markdown Manger feature. (Read Full Article)