First off I want to apologize to anyone who came to this post expecting to hear about some new secret tool or approach for gaining Facebook fans. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s time for my annual prediction of small-business trends. Read the rest of this entry »

This is the third post of a seven part series covering how to become a local search entrepreneur. In the past two posts I have taken a closer look at the business model surrounding specialized directory style websites that can generate income by listing local businesses. In this post I’m going to discuss how to use Google’s Keyword Research Tool and Search Results to identify a niche that has the most potential for success. Read the rest of this entry »