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 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Managing Online Customer Feedback: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/24/managing-online-customer-feedback-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/24/managing-online-customer-feedback-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/24/managing-online-customer-feedback-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Getting slammed on Twitter, Yelp or even your own website? How to use online customer feedback -- good or bad -- to help benefit your business.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowcustomer complaintscustomer reviewscustomer serviceFacebookonline feedbackonline reviewsTwitterYelpJulia L. Rogers2011-06-24T14:00:00+00:00Hiring Your First Employee: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/09/hiring-your-first-employee-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/09/hiring-your-first-employee-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/09/hiring-your-first-employee-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

A successful startup eventually needs more people to keep growing. How to hire your first employee.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowemployee benefitshiring employeeshiring your first employeeHRHR advicehuman resourcesmanaging employeesJulia L. Rogers2011-06-09T18:00:00+00:00Getting Media Coverage: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/getting-media-coverage-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/getting-media-coverage-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/31/getting-media-coverage-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

A few media mentions can put you on the map and boost sales. How to craft a pitch, contact reporters and get coverage for your company.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowgetting media coveragemarketingmedia attentionPRPR strategypublic relationsJulia L. Rogers2011-05-31T17:30:00+00:00Starting a Lemonade Stand: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/11/starting-a-lemonade-stand-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/11/starting-a-lemonade-stand-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/11/starting-a-lemonade-stand-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Some of the most successful entrepreneurs got their start selling lemonade. How to create the ultimate lemonade stand.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowkid businessLemonade Daylemonade standMichael HolthousePrepared 4 Lifesummer businessTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-05-11T12:30:00+00:00Hiring Unpaid Interns: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/hiring-unpaid-interns-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/hiring-unpaid-interns-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/19/hiring-unpaid-interns-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Interns can be a valuable resource for small companies -- especially if they're working for free. How to ensure that your internship program complies with labor laws.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to KnowDepartment of Laborhiring internshiring unpaid internsHRhuman resourcesinternshipsmanagementunpaid internsunpaid internshipsCharlotte Jensen2011-04-19T14:00:00+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+00:00Choosing a Company Name: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/06/choosing-a-company-name-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/06/choosing-a-company-name-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/06/choosing-a-company-name-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

What's in a name? As it turns out, a lot. How to choose a company name that will resonate with customers -- and help establish your brand.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowadvertisingbest company namesbrandingbusiness nameschoosing a company namehow to choose a company namemarketingpicking a company namestarting a businessJulia L. Rogers2011-03-06T17:00:00+00:00Forming a Board of Directors: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/03/forming-a-board-of-directors-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/03/forming-a-board-of-directors-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/03/forming-a-board-of-directors-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

A board of directors can be a valuable resource. How to determine if your company really needs one.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowadvisory boardBeverly Behanboardboard of adviserscorporate governancemanagementCharlotte Jensen2011-03-03T23:00:00+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+00:00Hiring Your First Intern: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/01/hiring-your-first-intern-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/01/hiring-your-first-intern-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/01/hiring-your-first-intern-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Interns can be a great, affordable resource for small businesses. How to find the right interns -- and what to do with them once they arrive.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbest internshipsfinding an internshiphiring internshow to hire internsHRhuman resourcesinternship programinternshipsinterview questionsmanagementCharlotte Jensen2011-03-01T14:00:00+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+00:00Tax and Accounting Software: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/10/tax-and-accounting-software-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/10/tax-and-accounting-software-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/10/tax-and-accounting-software-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Toss out your pencils, adding machine and shoebox full of receipts. How to choose the right tax and accounting software for your business.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to KnowAccountEdgeaccounting softwarebest accounting softwarebest tax softwareHR BlockIRSQuickBookssmall business taxestax softwaretax tipsTax-AsidetaxesTurboTaxBarbara Weltman2011-02-10T23:00:00+00:00Overlooked Small-Business Tax Deductions: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/08/overlooked-small-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-k/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/08/overlooked-small-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-k/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/08/overlooked-small-business-tax-deductions-5-things-you-need-to-k/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Almost every business expense you make can turn into a tax break. How to find the ones that will save you even more money.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need Knowhow to save on taxesIRSsmall business tax breakssmall business tax deductionssmall business taxestax breakstax deductionstax seasonBarbara Weltman2011-02-08T16:00:00+00:00Making a Viral Video: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/30/making-a-viral-video-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/30/making-a-viral-video-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/30/making-a-viral-video-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Think you've got what it takes to become the next Antoine Dodson? How to make a viral video that will be the talk of YouTube.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to KnowAntoine DodsonBed Intruder Songbest viral videosbest YouTube videosBlendtecBuzzfeedGregory BrothersiStrategymaking a viral videomaking a YouTube videoNalts Consultingonline marketingvideo marketingviral marketingviral videosWill It BlendYouTube videosLauren Drell2011-01-30T19:00:00+00:00Conducting Market Research: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/27/conducting-market-research-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/27/conducting-market-research-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/27/conducting-market-research-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

A great new product is only great if customers are willing to buy it. How to conduct market research -- and test demand for your next business idea.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbusiness ideasconducting market researchinventionsmarket researchmarket research tipsmarketing advicemarketing tipsstarting a businessunique business ideasGeoff Williams2011-01-27T20:30:00+00:00Factoring: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/23/factoring-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/23/factoring-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/23/factoring-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Factors purchase invoices at a discount, which helps companies get paid more quickly. How to use factoring.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowaccounts receivablefactoringfactorsgetting paidgetting paid on timehow to use factoringinvoicespay cycleGeoff Williams2011-01-23T20:00:00+00:00Cleaning Up Your Online Image: 5 Things You Need To Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/12/cleaning-up-your-online-image-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/12/cleaning-up-your-online-image-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/12/cleaning-up-your-online-image-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Don't let careless Facebook posts, errant tweets or bad customer reviews come back to haunt you. How to clean up your online image.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowcleaning up online imageFacebookLinkedInmanaging social mediaonlineonline businessonline imagesocial mediaTwitterYelpGeoff Williams2011-01-12T18:00:00+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+00:00Fighting Off Hackers: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/06/fighting-off-hackers-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/06/fighting-off-hackers-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/06/fighting-off-hackers-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Even the biggest websites get hacked. But a few smart moves can help limit the damage. How to fight off hackers when they strike.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowhackershackinghacking websiteshow to fight off hackershow to prevent hackersJulian Assangeonline hackerspreventing hackersWikiLeaksGeoff Williams2011-01-06T19:00:00+00:00