• Jan Norman's Blog
  Small-business columnist and author Jan Norman is now a blogger, too. At her new blog, Jan Norman on Small Business, you can catch important small-business stories.
  

• Mobile Marketing
  The Mobile Marketing Association reports that by 2008, 89 percent of brands will use text and multimedia messaging to reach their audiences. Is your small business ready to take advantage of the trend?
  
  

GET CONNECTED TIPS
Nifty ideas you can use to build a better business

• Green Teens
  Small businesses that sell to the teenage market should target “green teens,” youngsters between the ages of 13 and 17 who have an appreciation for the environment.

• Save Your Cash
  Every little bit helps when it comes to improving small-business cash flow. So the next time you make a purchase, use your business credit card.

GET CONNECTED TAXES
Savvy strategies to help reduce your taxes

• New Tax-Exempt Filing
  Small tax-exempt organizations that were previously not required to file a return may be required to file an annual electronic notice next year.

• Employer Paperwork
  Got employees? Then your small business has even more documents to keep on file.

GET CONNECTED TO-DO
Trade shows, conferences, seminars and workshops to boost your business

• Business Writing & Grammar Skills
  Developed exclusively for business professionals, this comprehensive two-day workshop from National Seminars delivers solid tools and techniques that will help you add clarity and power to all your business documents.

• Export/Import Procedures and Documentation
  The opportunities for exporting and importing have never been greater. But the details involved in these operations have never been more complex. Get your product safely to its destination and protect your company’s investment.

GET CONNECTED TRAINING
Know-how you need to succeed

• Rave Reviews
  Small businesses can pump up online sales by using customer reviews on their Web sites. Give your satisfied customers the opportunity to rate and review your products and services. Post those on your Web site to encourage potential customers to make a purchase.

• Power Down At Night
  You’re wasting energy, burning money and needlessly polluting the environment if you don’t shut down your computer at night.