Hottest Food Trends for 2011
Even in a tough economy, Americans like to eat out making food one of the bright spots in the past few years, with new food and restaurant concepts cropping up fairly often. To help foodservice...
View ArticleTop Website and Website Design Trends for 2011
Last year we published the Top Web Design Trends For Small Business in 2010 and as I reflect on the Top Website and Website Design Trends for 2011, I know for certain that technology is moving so fast...
View ArticleTop 5 Microbusiness Opportunities for 2011
How can you tell a real business opportunity, one with staying power, from last year’s opportunity? Some fields might seem hot right now but, for many, there’s a good chance that the real opportunity...
View Article2011 Trends Driving Rural Small Business
Local, government and economic development are the three key factors shaping rural small business in the coming year. Within each of these factors are smaller subtrends. Here’s a closer look at what to...
View ArticleTop 10 Tax Trends for 2011
Taxes, and taxes for small business in particular, were headline news for a good part of 2010. This is because of the pending expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts, the extension of those cuts, and...
View Article5 Steps to Help Your Small Business Save Money in 2011
It’s the New Year! Time to make all those resolutions about losing weight and walking the dog… but how about taking some quick steps early in January that might save your business money throughout the...
View ArticleFive Green Business Trends for 2011
It’s wasn’t so easy being “green” when the economy was blue. But as the U.S. economy looks brighter in 2011 – as most hope and expect it will — businesses will be more focused on long-term...
View ArticleSelling Luxury in 2011
Remember, oh, say 2007, when luxury was the hottest buzzword in consumer retailing or services? From high-end spa treatments to luxury campouts (yes, campouts) to bling-laden sunglasses and mink dog...
View Article4 Trends Your Business Should Take Advantage of Now
Every once in a while it’s a good idea to sit back, take stock and assess how some of today’s current trends could benefit your business. Here are four to consider that have both marketing and...
View Article5 Hot Industries Every Small Business Owner Should Know About
Want to know what industries are heating up? Industry analyst IBISWorld just released its picks for the 5 hottest startup industries for the next five years. The company analyzed revenues, growth...
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