• Buddy Up
  Women and minority small-business owners can do some serious online networking through Access America, an initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

• Online Ethnicity
  If your small business is a wholesaler or retailer of ethnic merchandise, check out these sites.

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

• Trade Show Expert
  Lots of small-business owners can’t afford to exhibit at trade shows. But you can still use trade shows as a way to gain visibility for your business.

• Hiring Signals
  Wondering if it’s time to hire extra hands? Look at two warning signals.

GET CONNECTED TAXES
Savvy strategies to help reduce your taxes

• Deductible Taxes
  Not all taxes are bad. In fact, some non-business taxes are actually deductible

• Another Scam
  The IRS is warning small-business owners to beware of tax scams aimed at employers.

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

• Get An MBA Online
  If you think an MBA degree could boost your business savvy, but you don’t have time to attend on-campus classes, check out distance-learning MBA programs.
   

• Dining for the Savvy Professional
  June 8, 2004
  Washington, D.C.
  
  Polish your business etiquette and enjoy a five-course meal!

GET CONNECTED TRAINING
Know-how you need to succeed

• Easy Employee Perk
  With one inexpensive gesture, you can build employee trust and loyalty.

• Workers’ Comp Rates
  Don’t let high workers’ compensation premiums put a drag on your small business. Here are two things you can do help lower the premium rate you pay.