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Every blogger attempts to generate traffic to his or her website, be it simply a blog, or a blog that is a part of a greater website. The key to increasing traffic often lies in strategically placing your blog into the sights of those who will appreciate it the most. Read more to find out how…

The New York Times recently ran a blog post written by Jessica Bruder that highlighted the business success of a 13-year-old, Mallory Kievman. In the summer of 2010, Mallory faced a problem that all of us have to deal with occasionally- the hiccups. She tried a variety of remedies to solve her hiccup woes, which taught her two things- the void in the market for a solution to her problem and, more importantly, the knowledge of how to fill that void. State of Ingenuity FastPitch comptitions are your opportunity to show off your innovative ideas, gain valuable exposure, connect with resource providers, and win prizes.

Get tips for helping your business grow from an article written by Marla Tabaka where she interviews Barbara Rozgonyi in an article for Inc.com. Tips are giving for using LinkedIn to research connections and targeting customers as well as integrating LinkedIn throughout sales and marketing strategy.

Lemonade Day Alaska recently won this year’s U.S.SourceLink Innovative Practices Challenge. Read on to learn more about Lemonade Day and how you can help support Lemonade Day Alaska in your community.

A brief summary of three iTunes U collections we think are helpful when wanting to learn about entrepreneurship.

Tool kit of ways in which local governments can support local small business growth and economy

With such a wide variety of financing options from federal, state, and local governments, searching for the applicable ones can prove to be, well, overwhelming. Some examples of funding programs include low-interest loans, venture capital, and scientific and economic development grants.

Successful social networking still demands professionalism, but with social media in the mix it also requires a heightened sense of self-awareness and value. Here are just a few tips to help pave your social networking success.

Now is the time to plan your exit strategy from your business.

Don't let your business crumble like the Galactic Empire did. Good management and business planning can keep your business afloat in a changing world. Read on to learn more through this quirky and fun sci-fi comparison.