News and Trends
From Smallbusinesslibrary
Use these pages to stay on top of the latest trends and big news for small businesses. You will also find the latest sources of information on technology and communication advancements.
To keep your small business running smoothly in the future,the "Movers and Shakers" section features links to up and coming business people who share their vision on what's up, down the road.
Publications and Blogs
Yahoo Directory of Small Business Publications (yahoo.com)
This directory lists 21 publications that specialize in Small Business news and information.
Investment News (NuWireInvestor.com)
NuWire's mission is to educate and update investors on the news, trends and opportunities in the alternative investment marketplace,
including franchise and small businesses.
Purchasing Power of an IRA (guidantfinacial.com)
Small business financing and self directed IRA information from this companies web site.
Business Bloggers (allbusiness.com)
How-to advice, analysis, and commentary from experts in all areas of business.
Relevant Business Blogs (blogsforsmallbusiness.com)
This site is a directory of several small business blogs.
The Long Tail (amazon.com)
By Chris Anderson. This book is glimpse into the online business world and "Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More"
Trade Journals (entrepreneur.com)
To find up to date information and news on a variety of business issues and news events, check with this database of over 200 business and trade journals.
Technology and Communication
Technology News (wired.com)
One of the most widely read online publication with tons of the latest information on technology and communications news, and links to blogs.
Tech Insight and News for Small Business (smallbiztechnology.com)
Useful resource for finding the gadgets and software to solve small business problems and make your business run smoothly.
Small Business Technology Blog (taznetworks.com)
The TAZ blog is a technology company that focuses on companies with 5-100 computers that works with Microsoft products.
Small Business Blog (smallbiztrends.com)
This well written blog covers a wide variety of business trends such as niche marketing and personal brand marketing.
Movers and Shakers
Tim Sander's Site (timsanders.com)
Tim Sanders is a senior level executive at Yahoo, serving as Yahoo!’s Leadership Coach and prior to that as Chief Solutions Officer.
His vision of business in the future might surprise you.
Chris Anderson's Blog (thelongtail.com)
Chris Anderson is an author and the editor of Wired magazine.
Business Leader's Quotes (woopidoo.com)
Believe in positive affirmations? Use these quotes to motivate and encourage.
Shawn Brixey (washington.edu)
For a glimpse into future trends, check out how this academic is blurring the boundaries between art and science.
