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AuthormusbachtTypearticleProviderProfit MindedImage https://s.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/9AZhOGN32_L.oIlhnYNYQQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTE5MA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/blogs/profitminded/newyear_2012_sm.jpgGood news for those of you happy to see 2011 disappear: Business owners' optimism and hiring plans are looking up as 2012 gets underway, according to a monthly…

AuthorTom MusbachTypearticleProviderYahoo! Small Business AdvisorImage https://s1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/oq1BzIYbdUm5ni.rcxImZg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTE5MA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/539/2011/12/20/bakery-couple-590_002128.jpgThe New Year often motivates people to make a big change in their work lives. But with the scarcity of new jobs projected to continue…

AuthorTom MusbachTypearticleProviderYahoo! Small Business AdvisorImage https://s1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/3d6eb3O64Ly8ZO_U2JO5.A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTE5MA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/associatedcontent/470_2147283.1The year 2011 was momentous for several startup companies that raised huge sums by going public, such as Zynga, LinkedIn, and Groupon. But many other…

AuthorTracey Stapp and Jason DaleyTypearticleProviderEntrepreneurImage https://s.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/WhZSDWtEetoI5Vcvc6pypw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTE5MA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/539/2011/12/16/subway-franchise-500_181240.jpgThe top players in the franchising world are giving customers what they want: tasty food, quick service, and a good night's sleep.Hampton Hotels ranked No.…

AuthorMichael AlterTypearticleProviderIncBefore you ring in 2012, you'll want to get a head start on taxes, insurance, suppliers, among other things.For many people, the end of the year means shopping for…

AuthormusbachtTypearticleProviderProfit MindedImage https://s3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/9txbGpPVAtXV2XQ_e.N1YQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTE5MA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/blogs/profitminded/occupy_wvotes_120511.jpgThe Occupy movement's protest against Wall Street, big-business excess, and rising economic inequality has not really caught on among small businesses, despite some shared interests. In fact, Occupy…

AuthormusbachtTypearticleProviderProfit MindedImage https://s2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/zVozjCEbaJ..bGGBeAF1bg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7cT04NTt3PTE5MA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/blogs/profitminded/money_100s.jpgmoneyDespite the economic tremors coming out of Europe and the stock market whiplash of November, a few reports this week may ease some of the tension small-business owners,…

AuthorChristina DesMaraisTypearticleProviderIncFor a number of tech start-ups, its the Gallatin Valley--not the Silicon Valley--that offers the best environment for growth.Ask Jerry Nettuno why he didn’t found his startup Schedulicity in…

AuthormusbachtTypearticleProviderProfit MindedImage https://media.zenfs.com/en-US/blogs/profitminded/shopping_bags_close_sm.jpgCyber Monday and related retail events around the Thanksgiving holiday weekend have so far produced decent gains that should make retailers very thankful. Here's a quick roundup of…

AuthorTypearticleProviderSusan SchreterYou've heard the complaint before. Entrepreneurs say banks only want to lend money to people who already have a lot of money. Now there is an alternative source of…

AuthorTypearticleProviderSusan SchreterDuring the past 20 years, I've read several thousand business plans and executive summaries for angel, venture capital or business buyout investments. Unfortunately entrepreneurs make it too easy for…

AuthorTypearticleProviderSusan SchreterI'm afraid to send my business plan to investors. After all they can just steal all my ideas and go make all the big money without me. What can…