by Bill McBean, author of “ The Facts of Business Life: What Every Successful Business Owner Knows that You Don’t “ All year long you’ve been in frantic motion. In other words, it’s been a typical year in the life of a small business owner, and, suddenly, December is here, and 2013 is right around the corner. MORE >>

If you’re one of the ambitious few that wants to diversify your income, there are lots of businesses you can start from the comfort of your home. consider (getting out more, or) using current corporate connections and social networks to advertise your discretion and trustworthiness, and get your home-based business off the ground. MORE >>

Thinking about starting a new small business or startup that is heavily technology-based? Or do you already have a tech-based small business or startup that you are actively working on growing? For most tech-based small businesses and startups, the focus is often on the product and how it can serve prospective customers. MORE >>

Over the weekend, brands and businesses on Facebook transited over to the new Facebook Timeline. If you’re a small business owner and have a Facebook Page for it and haven’t noticed – shame on you. This is the best spot to use a picture that visibly identifies their business. Pin a Post a Week. MORE >>

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” His business has since closed, but his mindset is still out there. Here are some specifics: Create a business profile on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. MORE >>