International real estate can be an amazing investment. But it isn’t accessible to everyone. Now, RealPool is working to change that. Read about the innovative new business model below in this week’s Small Business Spotlight. What the Business Does Makes international...

Did you know that the first Friday in June is National Donut Day? In fact, there are several donut (also spelled doughnut) holidays. If you are surprised that a simple sweet confection would have multiple days celebrating it, don’t...

If you’re a landlord, the last thing you want is a tenant who doesn’t pay rent. However, a tenant who has a history of causing property damage or a record as a sex offender is also unwanted. You need to...

The key to hitting targets and achieving goals every day is to maximize your productivity, but there are so many distractions these days that this becomes increasingly hard to do. With so much coverage of events around the world...

As the holiday season approaches, Isabel Casillas Guzman, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator, calls on Americans to participate in Small Business Saturday on November 25. This day, falling just after Thanksgiving is not just a shopping event...

Mind mapping has become one of the most popular techniques for organizing and developing new ideas. They make explaining the relationships between ideas and concepts easy with graphics, charts and diagrams. Mind mapping tools let you and your team...

Barbershops have been staples in communities across America for generations. Haircuts and styling services for men and boys are always in demand. So even if this profession seems old fashioned, it’s likely to continue thriving in the future. Today, there...

Bagels have a long history in the United States. They’ve been around since the late 19th century when Eastern European immigrants arrived in New York City. Today, it’s a multibillion-dollar industry. New York City remains the bagel capital of the...

Americans eat 20 billion hot dogs a year, or roughly 70 per person. That explains why hot dog franchises are popular. What does that mean when you’re thinking about buying a franchise? Let’s look at some stats about hot dogs. In...

Choosing the right font is more important than ever, especially for small businesses with an online presence. A recent study by DigitalSilk.com has shed light on the most used free fonts on the internet, with Bebas Neue topping the...