A Pickup in October Retail Sales Bolsters Holiday Shopping Expectations | 2018
Retail sales in October were up 5.6 percent from the previous year
Research
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Introduction | SmallBusiness.com Guide to Starting a Blog
A blog serves as the foundation of your company’s brand and story. And you can set it up in an hour. (Sponsored by GoDaddy.)
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 1 | Name Your Blog
Depending on your blogging strategy, choosing the right name can be the difference in blogging success or failure.
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 2 | Choose a Blog Platform
While there are plenty of blog publishing options to choose from, there are many reasons that WordPress is the most popular. Here are a few.
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 3 | Choose a Web Host
With so many web hosting companies out there, how do you choose the one that will meet your needs when you don’t know yet what your needs may be.
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 4 | Connect Your Domain Name to Your Blog
This may seem to be the most techie step, but it’s really a snap.
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 5 | Design Your Blog
With pre-designed themes, you have access to countless design styles and layouts without needing to be a graphic designer.
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 6 | Publish Your First Post
Once your first post goes live, you are officially in the blogging business.
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How to Start a Small Business Blog, Step 7 | Promote Posts and Post More
It’s time to set up an editorial calendar of topics that will make your customers smarter.
Advice
Why Your Small Business Should Still be Using Flickr | 2018
With new independent owners and a sustainable business model, the pioneering photography and community site has a future as promising as its past.
Resources
Comparison Chart of Previous vs. New Small Business Tax Laws | 2018
This side-by-side comparison chart could help you see if the new tax law will mean cuts when you file your return in 2019.
Apple Unveils New Mac mini, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air | 10.2018
Apple today unveiled the next generation of some of its most popular office and mobile tech tools.
Explainer
What Business Owners Should Know About the 20 Percent Tax Deduction
Eligible taxpayers can claim the deduction for the first time on the 2018 federal income tax return they file in 2019.
Small Business Inspiration
The ‘Founding Garages’ of Four Famous Small Businesses That Grew into Giant Companies
Even the largest businesses had to start somewhere. For some, that was a garage.
AdviceHow-To
7 Tips for Overcoming Your Fear of Making a Presentation
It’s one of the fears that many small business owners must face. Here’s how.
AdviceHoliday
Halloween Costumes Small Business Employees Should Avoid
Dressing up for Halloween at work can be fun but it can also be scary if you don’t help your employees know what NOT to wear.