| Small Business Information Site Guide |
As a small business owner this is the first place to start to get a better understanding of the site's resources and layout. Time is money so spend a few minutes understanding our area to maximize your time here.
This site is maintained by Darrell Zahorsky your About.com Guide to Small Business Information. Our mandate is to provide small business owners with all the resources needed to succeed in today's business market. These resources include weekly feature articles, an in-depth subject library with annotated links, chat room and a free newsletter.
Feature Articles
All new articles appear on a weekly or biweekly basis in the Spotlight section of the homepage. This subject matter is written in a concise, digestible format for busy business owners. Most articles will have links to other places for a greater in-depth explanation on the topic at hand. Each week we will highlight key areas of concern facing small business today. Some topics worth mentioning that will be covered (but not exclusive) are health insurance, small business loans, choosing an office, hiring practices, sales tactics and more. There is also a list of previous articles by date available. Submit Content
About.com's Small Business Information seeks well-written and informative content to reach a wide audience of small business owners. If you have some general how-to tips, small business best practices or insights that may benefit small business then feel free to submit your content at Content Submission Form. Subject Library
On the left hand side, you will notice a subject library with all the main topics for small business. Each topic provides you with a full list of annotated links to the best resources, tips or tools on the web for that particular subject. A complete description of the content in the Subject Library is available. Chat Room
Anytime of the day or night you can connect with fellow business owners in the Chat Room. Many companies offer CEO roundtables for $5,000+ a year, this chat room is free and an incredible resource to tap into the collective wisdom of other entrepreneurs. Free Newsletter
Subscribe today to About Small Business Newsletter! Receive weekly insights into running your business from all the Guides in the Small Business Channel. About.com
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