If you haven't at least poked around on Pinterest yet, now is the time do it. While I don't think it's the right social network for every small business, there are already businesses using it to make a huge impact on the web, find new customers, and increase sales...all with a few eye-catching…

Have you been overtaken by the Pinterest craze? Me, too. :)

On the main blog, I just shared a list of 15+ articles that provide tips, best practices and examples on using Pinterest for business. I have literally been studying these articles to help get my footing and ramp up the way I use…

I firmly believe that we are all capable of accomplishing our goals, but only if we're willing to put in the blood, sweat and tears it takes to achieve them. Yet, so many people make excuses. It's like they want to skip over the hard part (the actual work), and just magically become successful. I'm sorry, but it doesn't work that way. You have to hustle, work hard, and sweat it out in order to get what you want. For most of us, very little will happen until we're ready for that kind…

A grant program was just launched by Brother and StartupNation. They will be awarding five $5,000 grants in March, and winners will be selected based on their business plan.

You have plenty of time to create or improve your business plan and enter the competition! Imagine what you would do with $5,000 in your business. …