If your voice message simply tells customers you're not in (no kidding) or you are away from your desk then join the millions of other boring voice mail businesses. Sales ... Read More

The Kauffman Foundation & Disney have joined forces to create an online business stimulation game for tweens. A Kauffman Foundation survey found that over 41% of kids, ages 9-12, ... Read More

A simple formula of 4+2 may be the secret of sustained business success according to Harvard Business School professor, Nitin Nohria. Nohria and collegues William Joyce and Bruce Roberson ... Read More

It seems like the home improvement & renovation industry has covered every niche possible. With the popularity of shows such as "Trading Spaces" ...what's left? The last frontier of the ... Read More

Years ago, a husband & wife team, Jon and Leah Miner, partnered their small, unknown company with the likes of 3M & Disney. These joint ventures created a new technology ... Read More

Banks still appear to be one of the top places to borrow money. Launching a company can be done with $10,000 or less. Over 41% of the fastest growing private ... Read More

Yesterday's feature article, "The Forgotten Sesame Street Business Lesson" states, small business success comes from being focused. The power of the sun is magnified into an intense beam ... Read More

In an over communicated society with over 30,000 new product introduced a year, how does your business stand out. Learn the valuable lesson from Sesame Street that will make your ... Read More

On Thursday, at 4:06 p.m., ET, we all learned at least one thing. Our lives depend on electricity in every way imaginable. Gas pumps, cell phones, transportation; all vital...all down. The ... Read More

Our resident marketing expert, Laura Schneider reviews the age old question: what is marketing and sales? As simple as it may sound, having a clear understanding of each function can ... Read More

The International Franchise Association says, "Industry analysts estimate that franchising employs more than 8 million people, a new franchise outlet opens somewhere in the U.S. every 8 minutes, and approximately ... Read More

Want to keep your finger on the social pulse of America? Find trends and issues that may impact your small business? Aaron Schatz Lyco's 50 Blog tracks what people ... Read More

How many of you made as much money as you wanted to last year? Don't be shy; raise your hands. Hmm, I don't see too many hands out there. What ... Read More

Take a look at our new sample business letter section. Excellent sources of letters ranging from public relations, direct marketing to 100's of other sample letters. Business Letter Samples

The pain is unforgettable if you have ever had a nerve exposed in your tooth. Just the slightest change in temperature, results in searing pain. Steve Hindman, talks about hitting ... Read More

This week a reader writes in: "do you know of any craft businesses that have patent lawyers that could help me?" While there may be industry specialized patent lawyers, your best ... Read More

All small businesses know the reality of being your own boss. Plans go awry. Set backs happen. Assumptions turn out wrong. It sometimes seems like two steps forward and one ... Read More