AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/27 Million and Counting: Rich Amundson, Dicks Cottonshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/27-million-and-counting-rich-amundson-dicks-cottons/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/27-million-and-counting-rich-amundson-dicks-cottons/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/15/27-million-and-counting-rich-amundson-dicks-cottons/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Meet Rich Amundson, the founder of Dicks Cottons, a New York-based lifestyle brand that makes sunglasses and other accessories sold around the world. His motto? "Be happy, live comfortably."

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingbest sunglassescelebrity sunglassesDicks Cottons sunglassesJersey ShoreJersey Shore sunglassesRich AmundsonRich Amundson Dicks Cottonsstarting a businessBen Craw2011-06-15T14:00:00+00:00Survey Says: Can You Run a Business with Your Phone?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/10/survey-says-can-you-run-a-business-with-your-phone/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Mobile apps have changed the way entrepreneurs operate their businesses, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Android appsappsbest appsBlackBerry appsbusiness appsBusiness Trendshiring internsinternsiPhone appsmobile appsRieva LesonskySurvey SaysvacationsRieva Lesonsky2011-06-10T14:00:00+00:00Small Business Starting to Spend More on Travel Againhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/03/small-business-starting-to-spend-more-on-travel-again/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/03/small-business-starting-to-spend-more-on-travel-again/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/03/small-business-starting-to-spend-more-on-travel-again/#commentsFiled under: , ,

After scaling back during the recession, four out of 10 employees at small and midsize businesses expect to spend more on travel this year.

 

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]]>business travel budgetbusiness travel fuel costsemployee travel expensesNewsTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-06-03T10:00:00+00:00Survey Says: It's Getting Cloudy Out Therehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/survey-says-its-getting-cloudy-out-there/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Entrepreneurs are adopting cloud computing at a much higher rate than big companies, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Business Trendscloud computingcloud serverconsumer spendinge-mail marketinggas pricesmarketingonline marketingRieva Lesonskyrising gas pricessocial media marketingSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-31T14:00:00+00:00High Gas Prices: Who are the Biggest Winners and Losers?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/17/high-gas-prices-who-are-the-biggest-winners-and-losers/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Small-business owners speak out about how gas prices are affecting their bottom line. Who's getting hit hardest ... and who's actually benefiting?

 

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]]>Business Trendscoping with gas pricesgas prices losersgas prices winnerssmall business gas pricesJulia L. Rogers and Geoff Williams2011-05-17T18:30:00+00:00Survey Says: Gas Prices Hurting Sales, May Lead to Layoffshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/16/survey-says-gas-prices-hurting-sales-may-lead-to-layoffs/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Two-thirds of business owners say revenue is down as a result of high gas prices, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>Business Trendscommutingdaily deal e-mailsdaily deal sitesdaily dealsgasgas pricesgoing greengreengreen businessRieva Lesonskyrising gas pricesSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-05-16T16:00:00+00:00Survey Says: The Call Is Coming from Inside the Bathroomhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/07/survey-says-the-call-is-coming-from-inside-the-bathroom/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

More than half of people admit to talking, texting and tweeting while using the bathroom, according to a new survey.

 

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]]>appsbest appsBusiness Trendscell phone surveycell phonescell phones bathroomcloud computingcomputer backupmobilemobile appsmobile phonesRieva Lesonskysoftware backupSurvey SaysRieva Lesonsky2011-04-07T18:00:00+00:00Home-Based Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/home-based-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/home-based-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/05/home-based-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Running a business from home has plenty of advantages -- including some nice tax breaks. How to identify the best home-based business tax deductions.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowhome-based business tax deductionshome-based business taxeshome-based businessessmall business taxestax breakstax deductionstax tipsBarbara Weltman2011-04-05T19:00:00+00:00DIY Tax Preparation: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/28/diy-tax-preparation-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Sure, accountants are helpful, but filing your own taxes can save a lot of money -- especially for cash-strapped small businesses. How to find a tax-preparation strategy that works for you.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbusiness taxesfiling taxesIRSsmall business taxestax preparationtax tipsTurboTaxBarbara Weltman2011-03-28T18:30:00+00:00Business Travelers Fly High With Virgin America's New Rewards Program, Elevate, Inc.http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/16/business-travelers-fly-high-with-elevate-inc-virgin-america/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/16/business-travelers-fly-high-with-elevate-inc-virgin-america/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/16/business-travelers-fly-high-with-elevate-inc-virgin-america/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Elevate, Inc. is Virgin America's first corporate travel program aimed specifically at small and mid-sized businesses.

 

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]]>business travelcorporate travel programElevate Inc.Newssmall business travelersVirgin AmericaTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-03-16T22:30:00+00:005 Gadgets to Make Business Travel a Little Easierhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/5-gadgets-to-make-business-travel-a-little-easier/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/5-gadgets-to-make-business-travel-a-little-easier/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/14/5-gadgets-to-make-business-travel-a-little-easier/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

We all have to suffer through endless delays, security patdowns and cramped airplane seats. But the right tech toys can make your stay at the airport and time in the air a little more enjoyable.

 

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]]>AdidasApple iPad 2Balanzza MiniBusiness TrendsiPad 2traveltravel gadgetstravel tipsTripItVictorinox Big BenAmanda Kooser2011-03-14T22:00:00+00:00Using the iPad for Business: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Knowing the right tricks, apps and accessories can make your iPad -- especially the new and improved iPad 2 -- a trusty travel companion both inside and outside the office. How to make Apple's popular tablet work for you.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbest iPad appsFaceTimeiPad 2iPad 2 announcementiPad 2 releaseiPad appsiPad businessiPad releasenew iPadnext iPadSteve JobsSteve Jobs announcementSteve Jobs AppleAmanda Kooser2011-03-02T23:30:00+00:00Apple's Steve Jobs Unveils the iPad 2http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/apples-steve-jobs-unveils-the-ipad-2/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Apple's CEO, who is still on medical leave, made a surprise appearance on Wednesday to announce the next-generation iPad.

 

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]]>App Storeappsbest appsiOS 4.3iPadiPad 2iPad 2 Steve JobsiPhonenew iPadNewsSteve JobsSteve Jobs AppleSteve Jobs healthtablet computerVerizon iPhoneAmanda Kooser2011-03-02T17:00:00+00:00Business Structure and Taxes: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/business-structure-and-taxes-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/business-structure-and-taxes-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/business-structure-and-taxes-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

The type of business you own -- sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC, S corporation or C corporation -- has a big impact on how you file your taxes. How to find the right filing dates, tax forms and more.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbusiness structureC corporationLLCpartnershipS corporationsmall business tax formssmall business taxessole proprietorshiptax deadlinetax formstaxesBarbara Weltman2011-02-16T17:00:00+00:00Treesje's Laura Darrah and Sheila Nazarian: From Bridesmaids to Business Partnershttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/15/treesjes-laura-darrah-and-sheila-nazarian-from-bridesmaids-to/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/15/treesjes-laura-darrah-and-sheila-nazarian-from-bridesmaids-to/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/15/treesjes-laura-darrah-and-sheila-nazarian-from-bridesmaids-to/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Laura Darrah and Sheila Nazarian met at a mutual friend's wedding and discovered a mutual love of fashion. Today, their line of handbags can be found on the arms of Heidi Klum, Lauren Conrad and other celebrities.

 

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]]>best handbagsbusiness partnershipsEntrepreneur SpotlighthandbagsHeidi KlumKitsonLaura DarrahLauren Conradleather goodsluxury goodsNeiman MarcusSheila Nazarianstarting a businessstarting a business with friendsTreesjeLauren Drell2011-02-15T17:00:00+00:00What Are Your Favorite Apps?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/14/what-are-your-favorite-apps/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/14/what-are-your-favorite-apps/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/14/what-are-your-favorite-apps/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

The proliferation of fun and helpful apps have supercharged our smartphones. But with literally hundreds of thousands on the market, how do you choose the best ones? Our Board of Directors reveal their favorites.

 

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]]>Android appsAngry Birdsapp marketplaceapp storeappsbest appsBlackBerry appsBoard of DirectorsBob ParsonsBusch Frey Mott JankiewiczClint GreenleafEric RyanFlipbookGary WhitehilliPhone appsJennifer HillJodie and Elle SnyderLawrence GelburdPhil TownRob AdamsRod KurtzSteve StraussTate ChalkTom SkazyTweetDeckUberTwitterWarren BrownRod Kurtz2011-02-14T15:30:00+00:00JackThreads' Jason Ross: How a Kid from Ohio Took the Fashion World by Stormhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/08/jackthreads-jason-ross-how-a-kid-from-ohio-took-the-fashion-wo/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/08/jackthreads-jason-ross-how-a-kid-from-ohio-took-the-fashion-wo/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/08/jackthreads-jason-ross-how-a-kid-from-ohio-took-the-fashion-wo/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Just a few years out of college, Ross took a bank loan and a business plan and created flash-sale shopping site for guys that now brings in millions.

 

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]]>Ben Lererbest online shopping sitesEntrepreneur Spotlightfashionflash saleGilt GroupeJack ThreadsJackThreadsJackThreads founderJason Rossonline shoppingstarting a businessstreetwearThrillistThrillist Jack Threadsyoung millionairesyoungest millionairesLauren Drell2011-02-08T17:30:00+00:00Ask Rod, Episode 28: Where Can We Find Tech-Savvy Talent?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/01/ask-rod-episode-28-where-can-we-find-tech-savvy-talent/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/01/ask-rod-episode-28-where-can-we-find-tech-savvy-talent/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/01/ask-rod-episode-28-where-can-we-find-tech-savvy-talent/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz explains how to hire tech geeks, why more investors are looking overseas and what you can do to stay on Aaron Sorkin's good side.

 

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]]>angel investingAsk Rodbusiness travelforeign investmentglobal businesshiringhiring employeesinternational businessmanaging employeesrecruitingRod Kurtzventure capitalRod Kurtz2011-02-01T19:00:00+00:00CES Recap: A Look at the Top Business Gadgetshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/10/ces-recap-a-look-at-the-top-business-gadgets/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Motorola, Sony and other companies unveiled products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show that are likely to tempt business users in the year ahead.

 

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]]>AndroidAndroid Honeycombbest of CESbusiness technologyBusiness TrendsCESCES businessCES Las VegasCES tabletsConsumer Electronics ShowMotorolaMotorola AtrixMotorola Xoomsmall business technologyXoomXoom reviewAmanda Kooser2011-01-10T17:00:00+00:00Staying Fit on the Road: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/07/staying-fit-on-the-road-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/07/staying-fit-on-the-road-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/07/staying-fit-on-the-road-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

A busy travel schedule makes it difficult to exercise. But a few simple tricks can help you find the time and motivation. How to stay fit on the road.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbusiness travelexcercise tipsexercisefitnessfitness appsfitness tipsfitness vacationhow to excercisehow to stay fitlose weightNew Years resolutionstravel fitnesstravel tipsLauren Drell2011-01-07T20:00:00+00:00