Business on Main

Small businesses are starting to replace employee PCs with tablets and smartphones â€" and they're saving time and money, while helping employees be more customer-responsive.

New programs help veterans harness their unique skills -- including determination, creative problem-solving and risk tolerance -- to overcome the challenges of starting a business.

Taking a long break from work isn't easy — especially when you own a small business. But sometimes, it's essential.

Call center technology can now combine, customize and expand your customer communications while reducing costs. So would outsourcing boost your business?

With startup communities popping up in cities across the U.S., you don't have to be in Silicon Valley to start a high-tech business. But can you find funding in rural America?

Business on Main sits down for an interview with Maria C. Coyne, executive vice president of the Consumer and Small Business Banking segment at KeyBank.

What makes some videos instant Internet hits while others remain under the radar? We provide tips to help your videos get noticed -- and maybe even go viral -- on the Web.

Who says tech startups can't succeed outside Silicon Valley? Check out these new companies that are on the rise in Middle America.

Newsweek reported that our country is facing a creativity crisis. What does it mean for the future of BIZ Experiencesship in America and what can we do about it now?

In our 24/7 world, a website going down for even an hour could wreak havoc on your growing business. Here's how to prepare for and prevent those gut-wrenching site outages.

From co-branding to cross promotions to marketing partnerships, small businesses are reaching out to complementary businesses to split costs and increase marketing reach, frequency and effectiveness. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't.

We've all heard the business success stories of famous dropouts like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates. But are there benefits to studying BIZ Experiencesship?

With the housing market showing new signs of life, it's time to prepare your business to ride the rising tide.

Today's gamut of beliefs and sensitivities can turn holiday business gifts into an etiquette minefield. Here's how to give grateful good cheer without crossing any lines.

A recent survey shows that stress is affecting more than two-thirds of employees. Here are some tips to help make your workplace a little less stressful.

A growing number of companies are trying to solve problems facing the education industry -- and they're coming up against a unique set of challenges.

We take a look at several startups that are trying to crack the nitty-gritty problems of launching and running a business, saving BIZ Experiencess time, money and a lot of headaches.

Tsh Oxenreider earns a full-time income from six blogs that she's turned into an empire. Learn her tips for breaking through in a universe of over 180 million blogs.

Behavioral economists are finding that business people often fail to account for low-likelihood, high-impact events when planning for disaster.

Here are a few of 2012's most influential business books to help boost your inspiration and productivity.

The most recent business census data show slowing declines and some hopeful growth areas for businesses large and small.

It's never a bad thing to be recognized as an expert in your industry -- and nothing says 'expert' like having your name on the cover of a book.

Winemaker Randall Grahm created the famously successful Bonny Doon Vineyard by making wines no one else dared attempt. Now, he's moved on to an even riskier bet.

Running a business is hard enough without worrying about wildfires or hurricanes. But a solid plan can help your business stay open and productive if disaster strikes.

When you're on a tight startup budget and timeline, it can be easy to make compromises on who you hire. Don't. Here's what to look for in an employee.

Not all passions make for a good business. Chris Guillebeau, author of "The $100 Startup," offers insights for aspiring BIZ Experiencess who seek to make a living doing what they love.

Oprah Winfrey's OWN network might be faltering, but don't count out the woman with the Midas touch. Here's what any BIZ Experiences can learn from her recent startup struggles.

Sure, starting and running a business comes with risks. But a savvy BIZ Experiences knows how to minimize them by taking calculated risks instead of crazy ones.

From Ashton Kutcher investing in Dwolla to Instagram's record-setting acquisition, 2012 is shaping up to be the year of the startup. Here are five to watch.

If you're sailing your boat without a rudder, you're going to lose control when the water gets rough. A growing business needs a sound operations plan to survive.