Other People’s Recycled News | Jan 23 – 29
1 Feb
Obama thinks big for small business
President unveils tax-credit program designed to kick-start hiring to the tune of $33 billion (U.S.). Appearing today at Chesapeake Machine Co., in Baltimore, Mr. Obama put in a pitch for legislation he is seeking from U.S. Congress to provide tax breaks for small businesses that hire additional workers.
5 Important Web Video Lessons for Small Business Owners
There are 25 billion videos watched each month in the US alone. That’s billion, with a “B.” So it should be no surprise that web video offers an important opportunity for small businesses to connect with a wider audience. For small business owners, online video represents a chance to reach thousands or potentially millions of people using a relatively simple and inexpensive format. All it takes is a video camera and a little time, and your message could very quickly be spread to a large number of new customers.
New entrepreneurs may lack marketing skills
The number of entrepreneurs and self-employed Canadians rose steadily in the past year as people became their own bosses following layoffs, but now those risk-takers are realizing they may not always have the marketing skills to make their ventures successful.
Andy Buyting has been in the retail industry since he was six years old. Today, he applies his entrepreneurial know-how to Green Village Home & Garden, one of Canada's most successful specialty garden stores. Green Village Home & Garden is currently expanding into multiple locations throughout eastern Canada.
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