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Click here to embiggen (see full infographic) According to the National Employment Report, small businesses in America created 74,000 new jobs in March. Keep it up small business owners! (Via Visual.ly)

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According to the National Employment Report, small businesses in America created 74,000 new jobs in March.

Keep it up small business owners!

(Via Visual.ly)

Women in Business: How Far Have We Really Come Since “The Feminine Mystique”?  on OPEN Forum As Friedan very presciently noted in The Feminine Mystique, “It is time to stop giving lip service to the idea that there are no battles left to be fought for women in America, that women’s rights have already been won.” But there is hope that American women will never again suffer from “the problem that has no name.” As Friedan wrote in 1997, “It’s awesome to consider how women have changed the very possibilities of our lives and are changing the values of every part of our society since we broke through The Feminine Mystique only two generations ago.”How do you feel about the progress women have made?Read more here on OPEN Forum (via Women in Business: How Far Have We Really Come Since “The Feminine Mystique”? - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Women in Business: How Far Have We Really Come Since “The Feminine Mystique”?  on OPEN Forum

As Friedan very presciently noted in The Feminine Mystique, “It is time to stop giving lip service to the idea that there are no battles left to be fought for women in America, that women’s rights have already been won.”

But there is hope that American women will never again suffer from “the problem that has no name.” As Friedan wrote in 1997, “It’s awesome to consider how women have changed the very possibilities of our lives and are changing the values of every part of our society since we broke through The Feminine Mystique only two generations ago.”

How do you feel about the progress women have made?

Read more here on OPEN Forum

(via Women in Business: How Far Have We Really Come Since “The Feminine Mystique”? - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings CertaintyFor small business, the days of uncertainty are over.  At least for the next two years.  The inauguration this week proved that.  The President’s speech laid out his objectives.Read More (via For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings Certainty | Inc.com)
For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings Certainty

For small business, the days of uncertainty are over.  At least for the next two years.  The inauguration this week proved that.  The President’s speech laid out his objectives.Read More


(via For Small Business, the Inauguration (Finally) Brings Certainty | Inc.com)

What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it DownConfused about what exactly the “fiscal cliff” is? Us too — use these YouTube videos from experts to get a break down of what everyone’s been talking about. (via What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down)
What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down

Confused about what exactly the “fiscal cliff” is? Us too — use these YouTube videos from experts to get a break down of what everyone’s been talking about.

(via What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down)

3 Potent Ways to Use Social Media in Sales1. Mining2. Connecting3. Engaging (via How to Use Social Media in Sales - Image source)
3 Potent Ways to Use Social Media in Sales

1. Mining
2. Connecting
3. Engaging

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Start Up Failure Rates: The Definitive Numbers (via Start Up Failure Rates: The Definitive Numbers | Small Business Trends)
Start Up Failure Rates: The Definitive Numbers

(via Start Up Failure Rates: The Definitive Numbers | Small Business Trends)

What a 10-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Being an Entrepreneur One little girl in particular highly impressed me. Her spirit truly embodies what BizWorld is all about. She walked right up to me, shook my hand and gave me her business card. Did I mention these kids were about 10 years old? Her card read: “Aspiring Entrepreneur. Today: Learning and Playing. Tomorrow: Changing the World.” This little girl was fearless. Read More (via What a 10-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Being an Entrepreneur - Forbes)

What a 10-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Being an Entrepreneur

One little girl in particular highly impressed me. Her spirit truly embodies what BizWorld is all about. She walked right up to me, shook my hand and gave me her business card. Did I mention these kids were about 10 years old? Her card read: “Aspiring Entrepreneur. Today: Learning and Playing. Tomorrow: Changing the World.” This little girl was fearless. Read More

(via What a 10-Year-Old Can Teach Us About Being an Entrepreneur - Forbes)

Click to embiggen (and see full infographic).Cyber Monday in Perspective (via Cyber Monday in Perspective [Infographic])
Click to embiggen (and see full infographic).

Cyber Monday in Perspective

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Apple To Manufacture Macs in U.S.So much for outsourced manufacturing jobs. Read More (via Apple To Manufacture Macs in U.S. | Small Business Trends - Image source)
Apple To Manufacture Macs in U.S.

So much for outsourced manufacturing jobs. Read More

(via Apple To Manufacture Macs in U.S. | Small Business Trends - Image source)

Groupon and Daily Deal Sites FalteringIn the beginning, Groupon and other daily deal sites were seen as a way to bring in more business. But more importantly, they were seen as a kind of marketing. You know, give customers a deal to encourage them to try out your product or service and they’ll be back for more. Even if they don’t use the savings, the offer builds visibility and brand recognition for your local business in the community. The trouble, some critics say, is that Groupon and sites of its ilk end up costing you in ways you might not expect, and that ultimately there are better ways to promote what you do. Read More (via Groupon and Daily Deal Sites Faltering | Small Business Trends - Image source)
Groupon and Daily Deal Sites Faltering

In the beginning, Groupon and other daily deal sites were seen as a way to bring in more business. But more importantly, they were seen as a kind of marketing. You know, give customers a deal to encourage them to try out your product or service and they’ll be back for more. Even if they don’t use the savings, the offer builds visibility and brand recognition for your local business in the community. The trouble, some critics say, is that Groupon and sites of its ilk end up costing you in ways you might not expect, and that ultimately there are better ways to promote what you do. Read More

(via Groupon and Daily Deal Sites Faltering | Small Business Trends - Image source)