http://sbinformation.about.com/ Small Business Information http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/28/secrets-to-branding-success-doh-yourself.htm A catchy slogan or tagline can help a business create instant brand recognition. One of the most unforgettable catchphrases is none other than "d'oh". The Homer Simpson phrase was voted... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/28/secrets-to-branding-success-doh-yourself.htm 2009-06-28T14:09:42Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/21/the-pet-business-growing-despite-slow-down.htm Pets are big business in America. A pet is family to the average pet owner which means this is one of the last expenses to cut in a slow... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/21/the-pet-business-growing-despite-slow-down.htm 2009-06-21T17:44:49Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/14/micro-lending-the-kiva-way.htm Access to capital and small business loans are out of reach for many businesses who represent greater risk to bankers and angel investors. Often the amount of a loan... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/14/micro-lending-the-kiva-way.htm 2009-06-14T15:26:58Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/07/its-not-google-or-bing-its-you.htm This week Microsoft unveiled their rival search engine Bing, to challenge Google's market dominance. The company is attempting to position itself as a "decision engine" and is throwing its marketing... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/07/its-not-google-or-bing-its-you.htm 2009-06-07T17:53:39Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/01/forgoing-a-vacation-may-be-a-bad-idea.htm It's sad to see that many small business owners are forgoing any vacation time this summer. According to a survey by Rasmussen Reports for Discover Business Card, over 56 percent... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/06/01/forgoing-a-vacation-may-be-a-bad-idea.htm 2009-06-01T07:32:34Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/05/24/classified-advertising-the-new-old-fashion-marketing.htm It's 2009 and do you know where your customers are? More than likely they are on the ever growing popular online classified ad space. Current research from Pew Research... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/05/24/classified-advertising-the-new-old-fashion-marketing.htm 2009-05-24T14:52:30Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/05/18/national-employee-health-and-fitness-day.htm This Wednesday is National Employee Health and Fitness Day. Small business employers need to look at the long-term view of health care costs and the impact of health on the... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/05/18/national-employee-health-and-fitness-day.htm 2009-05-18T15:05:53Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/05/11/inc-5005000.htm The clock is ticking as the deadline looms for the 2009 Inc. 500|5000. The Inc. Magazine list represents the fastest growing small companies in America. May 15, 2009 is... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/05/11/inc-5005000.htm 2009-05-11T11:55:10Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/05/04/better-branding-through-colors.htm We live in a visual world made up of vibrant colors. Yet, the applications of colors in business are often an afterthought of marketing. Colors are an essential design element... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/05/04/better-branding-through-colors.htm 2009-05-04T09:06:09Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/04/27/the-swine-flu-protecting-your-business.htm In the wake of any disaster (man-made or natural), small business is often ill-prepared to respond to the unfolding situation. The current pandemic watch affords many small business owners some... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2009/04/27/the-swine-flu-protecting-your-business.htm 2009-04-27T10:05:36Z