• Small Business News: A Startup Guide September 3, 2010
    So you’ve decided to start a small business. Great! Small Business Trends was created for people just like you to bring you the resources and information needed to grow your small business everyday. In fact, the collection of resources we’ve collected for this small business roundup may be particularly helpful in your new venture. We hope this startup guide […]
  • Can You Cut Your Health-Care Costs by Self-Insuring? September 2, 2010
    Although the results of the health-insurance reform passed earlier this year will take years to fully work out, there’s one way your small business might be able to save on health insurance right now, reports CFO Magazine: Do what a growing number of small businesses are doing, and self-insure. Large companies have used self-insurance for a long time, but un […]
  • It’s About Time: 5 Tools to Streamline Your Social Media September 2, 2010
    Whenever I speak about social media, the biggest question I get is “How much time do you spend on it?” My response? Not as much as you’d think. I use a number of time management tools to help me streamline my activity. The 5 with the greatest impact are outlined here: 1. Hootsuite or Social Oomph The beauty of Hootsuite and Social Oomph is that they let you […]
  • 6 Common SMB SEO Mistakes (& How to Fix Them) September 2, 2010
    I’m not an SEO expert. Lucky for me, my partners in crime over at Outspoken Media are. But even though I’m not an expert, that doesn’t mean I’m not careful to pay close attention to SEO best practices when creating and publishing content. Paying mind to search engine optimization ensures that I’m giving the search engines all the clues they need to determine […]
  • Small Business News: Social Media Power! September 2, 2010
    If you haven’t figured it out, gotten on board, jumped on the bandwagon (pick your own expression)…well, we’re not going to try to talk you into it. Just be aware of the incredible value social media can create for your business if you use it correctly. In this news wrap-up, we look at tips, trends and great ideas. And we’ll look at the benefits of harnessin […]

10 Rules To Avoid The YouTube Slap!

You’ve heard of the “Google slap” where accounts are banned with no warning, sometimes for life.  Well YouTube and even Twitter have followed suit far more aggressively recently.  At least Twitter I’ve heard will work with you to rectify the issue and correct your alleged transgression. The issue with both Google and YouTube is that [...]

The FTC Pressures Google To Dramatically Change Their Policing Of Google Adwords Advertisers

It has appeared that the FTC is far more aware of ramifications born from last year’s controversial decision; seemingly recognizing that it essentially created a big advertising gorilla that didn’t effectively police itself. [...]

Hit Your Target When Advertising Your Business Online

Not 10 But 11 Options To Consider When Creating An Internet Marketing Campaign

Advertising is the lifeblood of any home or web based [...]

When It Comes To Advertising Your Business Online, Timing Is Everything!

As a business owner I want to know I am getting the most out of my advertising dollar. Understanding internet searching traffic and buying trends are an integral part of that [...]

Biz Coach Background & Purpose

This blog empowers those who have realized that they’ve accepted merely existing in the past but believe that there must a more fulfilling way to live. I’m on a mission to connect with those of you who admit you have a torch of light burning inside that you’ve kept hidden. I invite you to come closer my friends, because I’d like to pour my gallon jug of gasoline on it, to ignite your passion and fuel you for greater things. [...]