2012 starts with positive small-biz outlook

2012 starts with positive small-biz outlook

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…
7 tips for becoming your own boss in 2012

7 tips for becoming your own boss in 2012

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…
Notable startups that failed in 2011

Notable startups that failed in 2011

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…
The top franchises for 2012

The top franchises for 2012

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.…
Occupy Wall Street loses some small-biz support

Occupy Wall Street loses some small-biz support

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…
November’s slight growth in small-business activity

November’s slight growth in small-business activity

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,…
eCommerce posts big gains on long Thanksgiving weekend

eCommerce posts big gains on long Thanksgiving weekend

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…