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Susan Wilson Solovic is CEO and co-founder of It's Your Biz and an award-winning entrepreneur and journalist, author of three best-selling books, multi-media personality and contributor to ABC News and other outlets, public speaker and attorney. Read more »

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There’s a bright spot in the U.S. employment picture: the health-care industry.
 
Health-care employers added 17,000 jobs in November, and they’ve been adding... Read More »

FREE Workbook: Successful Steps to Starting Up!

Is your New Year's Resolution to start a new business? Get started the right way with Susan Solovic's FREE start-up workbook. Read More »

Tips to Make the Most of the “Lost Week”

It’s often called the lost week: The week between Christmas and New Years Day. In fact, many businesses, including mine, close up shop during that week. But it has been a tough year so why not turn that lost week into a productive, “get a head start” week? Read More »

Tips for Giving Holiday Gifts to Customers

Trying to determine what and how to give something to your customers can be fraught with anxiety. Before you start shopping for the right item, Susan has a few things to keep in mind this holiday season! Read More »

An Entrepreneur's Quest to Fill a Hole in the Market

“My iPhone crashed. I lost all my photos and calendar. I was frustrated by having to manually input all my contacts. I decided there has to be a better way,” explains Amos Winbush, III. And that’s what sparked the idea for this young musician from Shreveport, LA with no technology background, to create a solution -- CyberSynch, a universal data transfer and synchronization company. Read More »

6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Technology Investments

Busy entrepreneurs often don’t have time to familiarize themselves with the latest and greatest technology, and as a result, they make wrong choices or none at all. Read on to learn how to avoid some common mistakes many small business owners make when investing in technology. Read More »

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Technology Investments for Your Small Biz

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been on a nation-wide book tour for my new, New York Times bestselling book, “It’s You Biz: The Complete Guide to Becoming Your Own Boss.” As a result, I’ve talked with hundreds of small business owners and have listened to their concerns about growing their companies. A popular topic has been technology. Read More »

CRIME ALERT: Flash Rob Criminals Hurt Small Businesses

Social media has introduced a new crime way -- flash robs. Learn more about these criminals and how you can protect your small business. Don't let this happen to you! Read More »

Susan's Secrets: Increase Small Business Productivity: Adopt a Dog

Experts say a dog-friendly work environment increases productivity and reduces stress. Here are some tips to turn your small business into a pet friendly environment. Read More »

Increase Productivity in Your Small Business: Adopt a Dog!

October is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month. Now you might be wondering what this has to do with small business. What if I told you bringing your dog to work could increase your bottom line? Interested? Read More »

Billing Fraud Could be Hurting Your Small Business

If you hire independent contractors to help staff your business, do your homework to ensure a productive, valuable relationship with your freelancers. Read More »

Tips for Rewarding Employees Without Blowing the Budget

During the recent economic downturn, businesses of all sizes struggled to survive, but small businesses were particularly affected. Many of us had difficulty making payroll monthly while others had to reduce their staffs. Nearly all of us asked our team members to do more with less. Read More »

Smart Phones Help Small Businesses Go Green

Smart phones can do almost anything these days, from tracking your caloric intake and monitoring your tax return to entertaining you with a game of Scrabble. Entrepreneurs are embracing mobile device applications as resources to run their businesses better, smarter, faster and more profitability. Read More »

How To Turn a Part-Time Passion Into a Small Business Success

Millions of Americans are dreaming about starting their own small business. However, because starting a business is risky, a lot of people choose to play it safe and follow a traditional career path. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be all or nothing. Consider starting your business on a part-time basis to test the water before you jump. Read More »

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