http://www.smartbiz.com/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed SmartBiz.com Internet Technology Resources For Startup and Small Businesses en-us Copyright (c) 2005 SmartBiz. All rights reserved. http://www.smartbiz.com/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeedhttp://www.smartbiz.com/images/smartbiz_logo.gif http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2631/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed The modern version of air guitar has led to a resurgence of playing the real thing. Except instead of "playing" a tennis racket or baseball bat, kids and adults alike these days are discovering (or re-discovering) musical instruments such as the guitar, the bass and the drums via video games such as Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:56:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2630/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed Tutoring is one of the few recession-proof jobs. From students just beginning elementary school to those grinding their way through graduate school, there's always a seemingly limitless supply of people who need a little extra instruction and help to achieve their desired academic goals. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:51:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2629/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed The consolidation of America's banks has seemingly left people little choice but to place their money with a financial giant such as Bank of America or Chase. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:43:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2628/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed Local restaurants have plenty of challenges during these trying economic times. With everyone tightening their belts, families aren't as likely to go out to eat as they were five years ago. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:39:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2627/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed For decades now, supermarkets have made it possible-and let's face it, cost effective-for people to buy their own deli meat and prepare sandwiches at home. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:31:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2626/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed These are tough times for traditional, "brick and mortar" bookstores-the toughest, in fact. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:27:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2625/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed I read last week about a major newspaper making one of the biggest email marketing mistakes possible - sending to their entire list of email addresses rather than the intended small group. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:56:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2624/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed Getting people to open and act on an email message may sound easy. And it is - for email marketers that keep it simple for their recipients. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:48:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2623/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed There are few more elegant ways of getting away from it all than by taking a trip to a bed and breakfast. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:23:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2622/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed It may be the dead of winter in many parts of the country, but that is one of the most important times of the year for amusement parks. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:19:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2621/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed A casino is one business-and perhaps the only one-that doesn't have to worry about lulls or "down" periods during the year. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:04:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2620/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed The dawning of the new year should mean good news for ski resorts. Not only is winter at or near its peak and providing the snowiest conditions possible, but people are eager to get out to these resorts and try out the skis they got as gifts over the holidays. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:01:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2619/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed Whose appetite hasn't been whetted by the animated popcorn and candy boxes dancing and parading across the screen just after the lights go down at the movie theatre? Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:58:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2618/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed It's getting to be the best time of year for accountants: Tax time! While just about everybody else rues the spring because of the dreaded specter of the Internal Revenue Service, accountants are among the busiest people on the planet in the days, weeks and months leading up to April 15. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:54:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2613/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed The end of the year is a good time for personal shoppers. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2614/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed Catering halls are obviously busy year-round, but there's no more hectic-or profitable-time than December. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2615/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed The holidays are a fun, festive time, but let's face it, preparing for them can be stressful. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2616/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed "It's the most wonderful time of the year..." And for holiday-themed attractions, the ONLY time of the year! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2617/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed Anyone who has ever tried to find a place to park in a mall parking lot in December-or ever been stuck in traffic on the off-ramp heading to the mall-knows malls are the most popular place to be this time of year! Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.smartbiz.com/article/view/2612/?utm_source=&utm_medium=newsfeed Last year the debate was whether social media was going to replace email as a marketing medium. That debate then turned into a discussion about how best to integrate the two for the biggest boost in exposure and revenue. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:36:00 -0700