Small Business

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs

News for entrepreneurs to turn good ideas into great businesses

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs

When it makes sense to fail

5/20/2013

  • Wall Street Journal, The

Sometimes, despite all of your hard work, you just can't turn your business into a success, writes Brad Feld. In these situations, it may be wise to simply shut down the company and try again with a n… Read More

SmartBrief on Main Street

News and advice for small-business owners

SmartBrief on Main Street

Focus on what you've done, not what's left to do

5/20/2013

  • Inc. online (free registration)

Business owners' tendency to focus on tasks that remain undone can cause stress and frustration, writes Metal Mafia founder Vanessa Merit Nornberg. A recent exercise that forced Nornberg to list her r… Read More

NAWBO® SmartBrief

Information and advice for women business owners

NAWBO® SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: National Association of Women Business Owners

10 devices that make your office more energy-efficient

5/20/2013

  • PCWorld

A motion detector that turns off electronics when you leave a room, a thermostat timer, a surge protector that cuts energy consumption and a solar-powered keyboard are among 10 devices that can help y… Read More

SmartBrief on Small Business

Small-business news

SmartBrief on Small Business

Forging partnerships with larger companies

5/20/2013

  • Washington Post, The

Forming partnerships with larger companies can be a boon for a small business, writes Kelli Richards. Start the process by researching high-ranking executives at target companies and contacting them w… Read More

IFA SmartBrief

The latest franchising news and trends

IFA SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: International Franchise Association

Baskin-Robbins to launch mobile app for online cake orders

5/20/2013

  • QSRWeb.com

Baskin-Robbins is planning to develop a mobile application that will streamline the online ordering process for ice cream cakes. The company also announced a partnership with Jel Sert to launch a line… Read More