After arguing a few years ago in a Kauffman paper that the VC industry needed to shrink back to heath, it has mostly done so. Where do we go from here? Guess is we will see an uptick in allocations to venture against this year, even if the number of firms funded doesn't increase markedly. MORE >>

A positive attitude is never automatic. You have to work at it! Here's how to become a master of the mind. positive attitude--optimism, expectancy, and enthusiasm--makes everything in business easier. positive attitude boosts you up when you're down and supercharges you when you're already "on a roll." Remember that YOU control your attitude. MORE >>

As a small business owner, you are probably always on the lookout for the most effective way to promote your company, to draw new customers, and to encourage current customers to do business with you again. Send these coupons directly to consumers, and your chances for a high ROI are even greater. Postcard Design Considerations. Tara Hornor. MORE >>

If your customers are other businesses or have specific industry interests, you might want to give LinkedIn a second look. recent study showed that small business owners find LinkedIn to be the most beneficial social media platform--with 41% of respondents singling it out. Where to begin? Invite Your Personal Connections This is a no brainer! MORE >>

Many bloggers dream of writing that epic blog post. One that drives so much traffic, links and shares that the front page of Reddit is a foregone conclusion. photo credit: Ed Yourdon via photopin cc. Well, the reality is most people don’t need to blog to create uber-popular blog posts or become popular bloggers. Wednesday – This is podcast day. MORE >>