Recent employment and bank lending rate data seem to support a prolonged recession for small businesses. There will still be new businesses forming, even if the economy takes a turn for the worse. Whichever path leads you to start a new business, a successful launch will require bootstrapping. MORE >>

Overhead expenses in a business can creep onto the income statement in the same way that my weight did on me. Your business will get to break-even when the profit you make selling a product or providing a service is enough to cover your fixed expenses. Most small-business owners got their own wake-up call when the recession hit. MORE >>

Forbes has just released a survey of small business owners that offers some interesting insights. Small Business Outlook 2010" is a study issued by Forbes Insights , in association with CIT (the full study is available free on-line, but you do need to register to see it). No kidding! Regarding more available debt? MORE >>

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These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small business and startup tips: track your own customer service data – [link]. traits of successful small businesses, from Entrepreneur Magazine – [link]. MORE >>