The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is celebrating victory today with the Government's introduction of an Enterprise Champion - in the form of respected businessman Sir Alan Sugar.

Google quietly added some new search results views very near the front page. If you do a search you will now see a "more options" link at the top of the page. Click that link and you can view your

Join Seth Godin and me Monday, June 8th at 9am PDT/Noon EDT for a discussion with best selling author Keith Ferrazzi. Ferrazzi's first book, Never Eat Alone, is on my must read list for business owners and his latest, Who's

Sort of silly short post here - I was wondering what you do to get totally focused on something you need to do? (Please list your favorite tip in the comments here.)I was reading this month's Inc magazine and a

No matter how many shiny, cool features and benefits you cram into your marketing messages, brochures and presentations, you better find ways to help the prospect get what they really want. And, no matter if you sell heating and cooling

There is a well-worn truth that goes something like - if you want to learn something teach it. I think this certainly applies to many aspects of business. If you want to learn something at a much deeper level then

CARBONDALE - The city has pegged storm-related losses at about $3 million, including $227,000 in lost revenue. And while the cleanup continues for many throughout Carbondale, Assistant City Manager for Economic Development Kevin Baity said Thursday he sees some positives

The Southern DU QUOIN - Thirty-four local entrepreneurs learned the tricks of the trade during the second "Operation Bootstrap" course offered by Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Delta Regional Authority.

They stay afloat being creative and some do it without layoffs.

The British Chambers of Commerce will tomorrow call for a three-year moratorium on new employment legislation at their annual convention in Birmingham

As their high-earning husbands' incomes plummet, a growing number of women are exchanging their domestic skills for extra cash

Small businesses have accused the Chancellor of leaving them out in the cold following last week's Budget

The search is under way for successful female entrepreneurs with the launch of the NatWest Everywoman Awards 2009 - backed by Financial Mail

With the past financial year being one of the most difficult on record for small businesses in particular, what help can firms expect from the Budget?

Every year more than £2bn worth of products are sold through a direct sales channel - but the number of firms actually vying for business is quite small

Growing numbers of small businesses are taking advantages of opportunities created by the recession to boost their business