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Welcome to another in our One on One series of conversations with some of the most thought-provoking entrepreneurs, authors and experts in business today. Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact, spoke with Brent Leary in this interview, which has been edited for publication. To hear audio of the full interview, page down to the loudspeaker icon at the end of the post.
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Small Business Trends: Constant Contact has been around for aRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsOne on One: Gail Goodman of Constant Contact Read more

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It’s funny, because what we want is simple—more time, more things done our way, and more money (to name a few).
The beginning of business can be simple. It springs out of our dreams, desires and experience. But the act of execution—the ongoing work of business—can become complex. Why? Because getting things done our way leads to niche and custom products like not just business tools, but small business tools. And not just small business tools, but small business toolsRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsGetting Back to Simpler Things in Business: Innovate and Niche Read more

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31st Annual Small Business Awards
Enter by February 23, 2011
The Memphis Business Journal is now accepting nominations for the 31st Annual Small Business Awards. Past winners of Memphis Business Journal’s SmallRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsList of Entrepreneurial Contests and Awards Read more

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There is a writing project in front of you … and a blank piece of paper. In a cold sweat, you begin to think it might be easier to hire a copywriter (after all, you didn’t go into business to be writer). Think again. With five straightforward steps and some practice, you can be your own copywriter and reinvest the money you would have spent on external help for your business.

Why Business Writing Is Important
TheRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsFive Steps to Better Business Writing Read more

Startups are the new shiny toy these days. Groupon and Mint are among the constantly quoted examples of what can go right with a business startup, but what percentage of startups actually enjoy that kind of phenomenal success?
Before you jump right into a startup, consider these four reasons it might be worth thinking through.

1. Money Burns Like Kindling
Whether you’re bootstrapping your startup or actually get seed money or VC capital,Read MoreFrom Small Business Trends4 Reasons Not to Launch a Startup Read more

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This series is commissioned by UPS.

Several years ago we started highlighting the green movement as a trend among small businesses.  Over 5 years later, green business practices continue on the radar screens of small business owners and entrepreneurs.  There are several aspects to having a commitment to sustainability.
Some business owners are interested in sustainable business practices because it can save them money in operating the business.
Other business owners and entrepreneursRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsSustainability and Green Business Trend Continues Read more

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In my debut post earlier this month on Small Business Trends, “Why Networking in Person Still Matters,” so many people commented their agreement and successes about networking in person, face to face. As a followup to this, I wanted to talk about relationships from the virtual entry point, and how powerful this has been for me, too.
Recently I read a networking article in a business publication that posed the question:
“Are virtual relationships real relationships?”Read MoreFrom Small Business TrendsTurning Virtual Connections Into Actionable Relationships Read more

Welcome to our bi-weekly roundup of small business events, conferences and webinars, brought to you as a community service by Small Business Trends and Smallbiztechnology.com.
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Tory Johnson’s 2011 Spark & Hustle National Tour
Multiple Dates and Cities Feb-July 2011
Whether you’re just getting your feet wet with this “business thing,” barely keeping your head above water, or finally ready to swim with the sharks, Spark & Hustle is the place to learn (exactly)Read MoreFrom Small Business TrendsNew List of Events for Small Biz Read more

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Changing regulations often affect small businesses either directly or indirectly. Our feeling at Small Business Trends is that, for most small business owners and entrepreneurs, less is more when it comes to rules and regs. However, this ideal isn’t always reached by governments that want their thumbs on the economy and, more particularly, the revenue it represents. Here’s a look at the changing landscape.
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IRS focuses upon online business. It’s hardly good news for online entrepreneurs, but the Internal RevenueRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsSmall Business News: Regulation Roundup Read more

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Many observers have argued that venture capitalists and business angels are biased against female entrepreneurs. Academics, however, have found those claims hard to substantiate. The main evidence for bias – that only a small fraction of entrepreneurs receiving venture capital and angel money are women – is unconvincing. Female entrepreneurs might find it difficult to tap these funding sources because women tend not to start the kinds of businesses that VCs and angels are looking to back, a patternRead MoreFrom Small Business TrendsAre Venture Capitalists and Business Angels Biased Against Female Entrepreneurs? Read more

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