From Small Business Trends Small Business Software Trends for 2012. 2012 Trends Technology Trends small business technologyAre you confused by the terms SaaS and cloud computing ? Many of the latest technology announcements have implications for SaaS and cloud development that will serve small businesses everywhere. Life is risky. MORE >>

Which will win out in 2012? It will hand down a decision by the end of June 2012. There may be sentiment in Congress in 2012 to move toward a better small employer credit for health care. Likely, many will be extended, at least through 2012. However, action on extension may not occur until 2012 (i.e., The U.S. MORE >>

There’s certainly no shortage of dynamic concepts to explore in franchising in 2012. For 2012, the IFA has decided to focus on two areas in 2012; one is nothing new, but the other one…. 2012 will be a very important year in franchising. From Small Business Trends The Top Franchise Trends for 2012. Do you like food? MORE >>

Here’s hoping that 2012 brings nothing but good things to the world of Internet marketing. In 2012, I predict that some smaller players will shut down, while bigger players like Groupon will gobble up some of the moderately successful daily deal sites. From Small Business Trends 5 Internet Marketing Predictions for 2012. MORE >>

" 5 Beauty Trends , from the same issue, covers the 5 key product categories expected to be important in 2012.  We like following industry specific trend sources.    It gives a different perspective on general trends likely to impact small business.  The beauty store industry is quite big.    trends MORE >>