http://sbinformation.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Small Business Information GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-06-26T19:20:59Z Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:20:59 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/07/01/success-secret-from-americas-original-entrepreneur.htm On July 4th, 1776, Benjamin Franklin was one of the group of politicians and business men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Franklin is America's original entrepreneur and inventor. He... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/07/01/success-secret-from-americas-original-entrepreneur.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:07:05 +0000 2008-07-01T16:07:05Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/06/26/what-is-your-mission-statement.htm Over 85% of corporations have a mission statement, according to Bain & Company but most are drab with a bland description of serving customers and shareholders. Reviewing big corporate mission... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/06/26/what-is-your-mission-statement.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:20:59 +0000 2008-06-26T19:20:59Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/06/19/second-generation-business.htm Multi-generational family-controlled businesses have long been part of the American dream, and some have proven highly successful. Think Wal-Mart or Anheuser-Busch. However, business succession is no simple family matter. According... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/06/19/second-generation-business.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:16:44 +0000 2008-06-19T19:16:44Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/06/13/small-business-vacations-a-source-of-innovation.htm Vacation season is quickly approaching for employees and business owner's alike. Have you planned a vacation this year? Despite economic challenges, the same percentage of small business owners as last... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/06/13/small-business-vacations-a-source-of-innovation.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:59:58 +0000 2008-06-13T18:59:58Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/06/08/the-business-of-homer.htm Homer Simpson is an entrepreneur of sorts, always seeking the next business opportunity. The Simpsons family may have an even greater need to start a business as the show starts... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/06/08/the-business-of-homer.htm Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:39:23 +0000 2008-06-08T14:39:23Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/05/28/big-corporations-defend-their-mark.htm Furthest from the attention span of a busy business owner mind is the possible trademark infringement of a business or product name. Why would a big corporation even consider targeting... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/05/28/big-corporations-defend-their-mark.htm Wed, 28 May 2008 18:48:23 +0000 2008-05-28T18:48:23Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/05/18/the-most-ridiculous-business-idea.htm Andrew Gordon had made a simple observation while drinking a few pints of beer at a local pub. The tables in the bar were stabilized with napkins to prevent wobbling.... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/05/18/the-most-ridiculous-business-idea.htm Sun, 18 May 2008 17:41:08 +0000 2008-05-18T17:41:08Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/05/11/bringing-market-intelligence-to-your-sales-prospecting.htm The single most important yet forgotten step in developing a sales prospecting campaign is market intelligence. Your resources are optimized when you have a well-qualified prospect list. Imagine you own... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/05/11/bringing-market-intelligence-to-your-sales-prospecting.htm Sun, 11 May 2008 16:22:04 +0000 2008-05-11T16:22:04Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/05/04/finding-a-business-partnership.htm The road of entrepreneurship can be a lonely one. One means to make the ride a possible smoother one is to find a business partner. Partners can bring to the... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/05/04/finding-a-business-partnership.htm Sun, 04 May 2008 18:55:05 +0000 2008-05-04T18:55:05Z http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/04/27/freakonomics-of-failure.htm Recently, the Tyra Banks Show did an episode on the income of women in various careers including a few high earning small business owners. Banks posed a question to her... http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2008/04/27/freakonomics-of-failure.htm Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:03:58 +0000 2008-04-27T11:03:58Z