The Agenda

The Credit Crunch We take a look at the issues impacting small businesses and offer entrepreneurs advice on how to stay afloat during the financial crisis. Read more...

Technology

Take Charge of Mobile Commerce

When you can connect with customers wherever they are, you're ahead of the game.

Stand Out

Attention Business Owners! What are you doing to stand out from the crowd? See what others have to say -- and submit your own ideas to our Stand Out column.

Capital

Is it Time to Refinance?

As interest rates continue to hover at record low levels, it may be a good time for small business owners to consider refinancing.

Profiles

Company Finds Gold in Torch Relay

The small, family-owned business Ignition Inc. has found success by making itself an expert in an unusual niche: organizing the Olympic Torch Relay.

Marketing

Three Best Ways to Win Community Support

Highlighting your local roots can keep the regulars coming in – and attract new customers wanting to patronize neighborhood shops.

Marketing

Give Your Marketing a Fall Lift

Check in with customers today to prepare for tomorrow's holiday season.

Capital

What a Bankrupt CIT Means for Credit Crunch

Sizing up how the lender’s woes will affect small businesses’ access to loans.

Stand Out

Stand Out: This Firm Is Teaching Businesses to Share

Aaron Levie, co-founder of online collaboration service Box.net, answers our questions.

Profiles

Mechanic Discovers Inner Picasso

Sean Fitzpatrick always loved art, but took a practical job instead. But, 22 years later he runs a successful business sculpting and carving pumpkins, sand, snow and ice.

Best Practices

Want the Sale? Offer a 'Test Drive'

Give customers a chance to test out your company’s products by offering samples or demonstrations.