How To Win The Thermostat War In Your Office

Newsletter | February 28, 2017

Thermostat Wars: How to Make People Happy, Increase Productivity and Save Money No matter what season it is, there's an insidious war going on in offices around the country. The conflict is so pervasive that it's been given a name; The Thermostat Wars. While it may not be as significant as the war on poverty or the war on drugs, it's still contentious because it touches millions of office workers on a daily basis. Here are a few strategies you can use to bring a Thermostat Truce to your office.

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LeadsCon Las Vegas 2017 Mar 20 - Las Vegas, United States If finding, nurturing and converting quality leads are essential to your business’s growth and success, then LeadsCon is perfect for you. 5000+ people rely each year on LeadsCon (Las Vegas & New York) for unparalleled insights and access to marketing leaders. The opportunities to do business at LeadsCon Las Vegas are going to be greater than ever before – so don’t miss out on the connections and knowledge that will give you an advantage on the competition. Secure your spot at the premier gathering of performance marketers and lead gen professionals from around the world. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: Student Loan Club Tries to Ease the Pain for New Grads Student Loan Club is bringing a unique approach to student loan repayment. Find out what it is in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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Winter 2015 - Business Planning This Winter 2015 edition of the digital Small Business Trends Magazine focuses on Business Planning. Click the image to the left to read online. Or, SUBSCRIBE HERE to download, save or print the magazine.

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Enter The FedEx Small Business Grant Contest!

Newsletter | February 21, 2017

Give Your Business a Boost with the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest Entering its fifth year, the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest awards tens of thousands of dollars to passionate small business owners across the country. Share what inspired you and your core mission and you could be the next winner. The entry period for the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest runs from February 21 to March 29. Learn more and submit your story at fedex.com/grantcontest and you could win a $25,000 grant and $7,500 in FedEx Office print and business services for your small business.

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Twitter Chat: How to Grow an Online Business Feb 22 - Online Join in this Twitter chat at #Smallbizchat on Wednesday, February 22 from 8PM to 9PM EST to learn how to grow an online business. Chat discussion will include topics such as first steps, blogging and social media, promotion, online traffic, finances and seed funds and more. Sponsored by FedEx (#FedExGrant). Read More Microsoft National Entrepreneurship Week, List of Events Feb 25 - Microsoft, in collaboration with others, are joining together to shine a spotlight on Entrepreneurs. Throughout the week, a variety of events, resources and offers are provided to help Entrepreneurs launch, grow and succeed. Join Microsoft and an extensive roster of community supporters and proud entrepreneurs nationwide as we celebrate the business ownership journey. You'll find both in person and online events throughout the United States offered in our list of events. Read More National Entrepreneurship Week Feb 25 - How are you celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week (NEW) Feb. 18-25? Post a description of what you have planned to to the right and we will feature it on our site. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizza Stands Out in a Crowded Market The company in this week's Small Biz Spotlight is turning up the heat, literally, on a crowded pizza industry. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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Powerful Marketing Tips For Growing Your Brand

Newsletter | February 14, 2017

4 Powerful Marketing Tips for Your Small Business There's so many ways to develop a brand, and so much advice on how to do it. It can be hard to distill the enormous amount of information available to small businesses who need help letting people know why their company is so important. Here are our four best tips for growing your business and your brand.

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Twitter Chat: Kicking off National Entrepreneurship Week Feb 20 - Online Get ready for National Entrepreneurship Week with a Tweet chat! Get the latest on the week’s events, hear from a number of great entrepreneurs and community supporters such as Anita Campbell, CEO of Small Business Trends (@SmallBizTrends), Cindy Bates (@CindyBates) and Microsoft in Business (@MSFT_Business). Join in at #MSBizTips at 12:00PM EST. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: Feral Horses Reinvents the Art Investment Firm Art investment firm Feral Horses is a startup that provides a unique opportunity. Find out more in this week's Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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Is Your Business Prepared For a Disaster?

Newsletter | February 7, 2017

Can Your Business Survive These 5 Disaster Scenarios? It's the day you thought would never come. The business you worked so hard to build has been hit by an unforeseen disaster and is shut down. Your mind is filled with questions: How soon can I reopen? How will I cover expenses? How do I pay my employees without income? The harsh truth is that disaster can come at any time, forcing your business to close its doors permanently, temporarily or causing a change in location. Are you prepared to manage the consequences should your business be faced with one of these difficult scenarios?

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SCORE's 2017 American Small Business Championship (ASBC) Feb 13 - Online SCORE is looking for the best small businesses in America. SCORE and Sam's Club celebrate these businesses through the American Small Business Championship and the SCORE Awards. Share your unique story to win $25,000 or other amazing prizes. Entering is easy. Answer the question, “What one unique aspect of your business will make you succeed over the next year?” through a video of 30-60 seconds, or with a photo and written response of 1,500 characters or less. Read More Discover more events on the Small Business Trends event calendar or Submit your small business event for Free!

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Spotlight: Lumberjacks Restaurant Focuses on Large Portions When a Lumberjacks restaurant rings the dinner bell, they hear it three towns over. Learn more about this growing franchise in the Small Biz Spotlight. Get Inspired by other Spotlights!

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