Evolution Revolution

Small Business Trends is an award-winning online publication for small business owners, entrepreneurs and the people who interact with them

The final frontier

Small business is the final frontier, always changing, always evolving. A new venture is always an adventure and the key to succeeding with an existing business is often to evolve and change with the times. Whether its the use of new innovation or the exploration of new markets and new opportunities, small business is often about technology, revolution and change. Here are some thoughts as you face change and flourish in your new business.

What’s your small business e-mail marketing sotfware. Choosing the right software for this important function can be tough for a startup small business, especially if you have no previous experience with these services. Here are some thoughts on choosing the best. Suite101.com

How much can you rely on the cloud?

How much can you rely on the cloud? Cloud computing is another way for you to take your small business to the then level without the necessity of expensive research upgrades. However larger more established firms have already started using this innovation as then. What can their experience tell us of the pros and cons. Cloud Business Review

A whole new look at the leadership question. Alex St. John, president of CTO hi5 challenges conventional wisdom in this “30 Second MBA” and may just change what you think you know about small business and entrepreneurship. Is the world as a matter of fact that filled to brim with visionaries? Take another look. Fast Company

What hot startups might mean to small business markets

What hot startups might mean to small business markets. What could three distinct feilds in which startups are flourishing this year mean in terms of emerging opportunities for small businesses. Is your small business involved in any of these fields and how could you leverage your expertise to take advatage of the trends. WSJ

Giving Washington ideas. It’s our turn. The White house has been talking to small business people and entrepreneurs and plans to talk to more in an effort to figure out how to power startups and improve the U.S. economy. What’s your idea? What would you suggest? Make your voice heard. Fast Company

Fueling your exporting ambitions. When looking for new markets to expore and new directions in which to grow, exporting products and services makes a lot of sence. The problem can be finding the funding to make this expansion a reality. Bloomberg Businessweek