With all the economic woes flooding the headlines, SmallBusinessNewz Reporter Abby Prince tells of some good news for small businesses. A recent study from the Small Business Research Board and reports from the first quarter of 2008, show that businesses are planning to hire throughout the next year and estimate an increase in employees based on their 2007 statistics. Watch the full report including the truth about the recession, only on SmallBusinessNewz.

Are considering buying into a franchise? Franchising is appealing since it is essentially a shortcut to owning a business. As SmallBusinessNewz Reporter Abby Prince explains, the franchisee should not look at a franchise opportunity as a quick way to get ahead. The franchisee still needs to work at improving the business and meeting goals. Watch the full explanation, only on SmallBusinessNewz.

In the second part of our two-part series, SmallBusinessNewz Reporter Abby Prince discusses myths 6-11 that Justin Kitch of Homestead.com exposed. The first five dealt primarily with why a business needs an online presence and the remaining six explain what your strategy should be. Find out more in the video, only on SmallBusinessNewz.

There are many questions and concerns small business owners have regarding the Internet. Justin Kitch of Homestead.com recognized this trend and exposed several myths of online business. SmallBusinessNewz Reporter Abby Prince examines and explains the first five myths and why they are false. For more information, tune in to the SmallBusinessNewz video.

Keep watching for the truth about myths 6-11, only on SmallBusinessNewz.

Mack Collier of The Viral Garden spoke with SmallBusinessNewz Reporter Abby Prince at Small Business Marketing Unleashed in Texas. Mack explains how to blog for your business and the benefits it will produce for your business. He also tells how a blog is a lifetime commitment and how you should take it seriously. Watch the full interview with Mack Collier, only on SmallBusinessNewz.

SmallBusinessNewz Reporter Abby Prince had the opportunity to talk with Matt Bailey at Small Business Marketing Unleashed in Texas. Matt is the Founder and President of SiteLogic Marketing and offers some advice for people who are in the beginning stages of starting a business. He explains the preparation that must take place before a website is built. For more information, watch the Matt Bailey Interview right here on SmallBusinessNewz.