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Need help with a small business challenge? Find it at a nearby college

February 27, 2010
By Rex Hammock
Need help with a small business challenge? Find it at a nearby college

Across the U.S. — indeed, around the world — universities are responding to a wave of students who want careers as entrepreneurs and small business owners. Over 110 university programs focused on such entrepreneurship, small business and family business education and training are now featured in the SmallBusiness.com University Entrepreneurship Programs Hub. Each entry...
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Small business doubles use of social media

February 16, 2010
By Rex Hammock
Small business doubles use of social media

Small businesses have doubled their usage of social media in the past year according to a press release issued today by the Univeristy of Maryland’s School of Business as part of its on-going “Small Business Success Index” annual survey sponsored by Network Solutions. The survey found that nearly one out of five small business owners...
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4 places to find local small business counseling

February 15, 2010
By Rex Hammock
4 places to find local small business counseling

I have yet to meet a small business owner — especially myself — who knows everything. When faced with a business-related dilemma, it’s important to admit it when you don’t know something — and quickly turn to someone who does. While sites like SmallBusiness.com are packed with answers and how-tos and guides and definitions and...
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