Is Google Plus the Latest Business Social Networking Tool for You?

Posted by Maya Pillai

“A lot of people appear to be saying that they’ll use the G+ “Hangouts” video group chat function from here on no matter what” –  Alex Schleber (Business Coach). Social networking has become a part and parcel of the small business marketing strategies. It is a fact that Facebook and Twitter are the most widely used social channels by small … Continue reading


How Small Businesses Saved Money in 2011

Posted by Usha Prasad

As a small business owner, every penny you save means a lot. Small business owners across industries have made wise savings by adopting various methods to cut costs this year. When LaShonda Rahming launched a new collaboration platform ‘All About Collaboration’ in March this year, he used resources from all over the world using a platform called odesk that can … Continue reading



Why do Small/Medium Businesses Need a Website?

Posted by Maya Pillai

Should small businesses have a website? Whether your goods or services can be sold online or not, you still need to have a website. In brief, if you have a business you should have a website. The reason is simple. Your business should have Internet presence because your potential customers, investors or business partners can understand more about your business … Continue reading


Small Business Saturday – help local businesses reap big profits

Posted by Maya Pillai

“We have to work diligently to compete with the big box stores and the malls. All we ask is that the holiday shoppers not leave us out. It’s a chance for neighbors to support neighbors,” – Mary Ardapple, owner of Apple’s Bakery, Knoxville Ave, Peoria. Small Business Saturday is a national movement that was launched by American Express in the … Continue reading


Google+’s Swift Integration

Posted by Ken Shimizu

Internet is not what it used to be. It no longer is just about displaying information on any given topic. Now it is about connecting people, and this renewed purpose of “The Net” is not a trend or “In-phase”which is likely to phase-out. This is a big concern to Google’s advertising business.  With so many successful SNS sites available on … Continue reading