Technology, some people fear it, some resist it, and others embrace it. As a small business owner, it could be the best thing that ever happened to your company. With the technology available today, small businesses are increasingly leveling the playing field between themselves and big companies. With toll free virtual PBX (Private Branch Exchange) […]

(NC)—Being a small business in Canada during the peak holiday shopping season can be challenging, especially for those that offer great gift ideas. Helping customers find the perfect gift and offering the best possible customer service is key, however, good customer service goes beyond assisting purchase selection – especially if your customers are in the […]

When starting a small business it can be costly, and finding agrant if you’re a women isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Little do most people know, there are millions of dollars justwaiting to be claimed for grants from the government and otherlittle-known organizations. It can be very difficult to findthe right grant for […]

Black Butterfly Press By Maxine Thompson (http://www.maxinethompson.com) While at the Pacific Ocean the other day, penning this article, I watched a homeless man dig inside a garbage can and ferret out a thrown away bag of fast food. Of course, I felt moved to give him a small token, but it made me reflect. What […]