Every year hundreds of companies hold contests for small business owners. If you’re one of the lucky ones you can win everything from a home office makeover to a load of new technology gadgets and services.

If you need a little R&R during your week search out the nearest bead store in your area and give it a try. I hope your experience is as positive as the one I had. The one that got me wonderfully hooked on beading!

In the new book, Think Big and Kick Ass (in business and in life) by Donald Trump and Bill Zanker founder of the Learning Annex you will learn how to expand your life by thinking big.

Your customers, community, co-workers are looking to you. They are watching your signals and trying to decipher them.

Creative Culinary Marketing Solutions has introduced CulinaryPrep™ a revolutionary appliance that’s positioned to positively impact the way food is prepared by eliminating 99.5% of the bacteria from meat and produce.

There are times when a little inspiration can go a long way. One place that I turn to for inspiration in growing my businesses is a great show called The Big Idea, with host Danny Deutsch.

In the early days of website design and hosting, a business owner would have to designate a significant amount of money to get started.

One way to begin to generate a little income online is with a Squidoo lens. You can offer a specialty product such as natural dog treats, designer handbags or spa gift baskets.

Hiremymom.com is bridging the gap between the work at home moms and many corporations who can use their expertise and skills.

This is a good and easy way to make a little extra money.