Small Business Trends News - April 16, 2013

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April 16, 2013 Will Small Businesses Stop Offering Health Insurance to Employees? The deadline for implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, is less than a year away - but the majority of small-business owners are still in the dark about exactly how the new law will affect them and what they'll need to do. What's New Why Google Plus Wants Every Business Blogging Amie Marse - April 16, 2013 No, Larry Page won't be cold calling you anytime soon. But as Google Plus continues to explode (now the second largest social network ), you can expect to start feeling… Twitter, Google Key Communications Channels After Marathon Bombing Shawn Hessinger - April 16, 2013 The tragic Boston Marathon bombing Monday again highlighted the power of Twitter and other social media. Social media became key communication channels as the tragedy unfolded and people flocked to… Allegations Illustrate Social Media Dark Side Shawn Hessinger - April 16, 2013 Social media may be a powerful means of building your personal and business brand. But there is a social media dark side. It can tarnish personal reputations and make ugly… Turn Virtual Negativity Into Real Loyalty Diane Helbig - April 15, 2013 Last week I spoke to a business group about the power of Facebook. During the conversation, someone asked me about reputation management and dealing with negative comments. My belief… Flipboard App Reports Half-a-Million “Magazines” and Counting Joshua Sophy - April 15, 2013 The team responsible for the popular Flipboard app reports half-a-million new “magazines” and counting have been created since a new edition was launched two weeks ago. Observers are already… What the Smartest Voices Have to Say Sponsored By Melinda Emerson on Transitioning From Employee to Entrepreneur Brent Leary - April 12, 2013 Have you dreamed of starting your own business but find yourself unsure of how to make the transition from employee to entrepreneur? Melinda Emerson, the Small Biz Lady, joins Brent… Blast From The Past: What Was Hot One Year Ago? 4 Surprising Things Great Sales People Say Al Davidson - April 19, 2012 A lot of people in the sales business seem to think that there is a standard expectation of what a "good sales person" is supposed to sound like. We've built… Featured Expert Each week we feature a Small Business Trends expert author. Join us as a guest author and maybe it can be you! Larry Kim Larry Kim founded WordStream in 2007. He serves as company CTO and is the author of 4 Award-Winning Books on Software Development. Larry also blogs at the WordStream Blog and practices photography in his spare time. More	Find Us Online Hot on BizSugar What Can Content Marketing Do for You? 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Marketing Your Freelance Business 2013s Content Marketing Strategies
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