There is a lot to consider when you establish your business image. Your image needs to attract customers and also represent what you do. As you prepare your logo, remember that you may only get one chance to make an impression. In this SmallBusinessNewz video, Reporter Abby Johnson explains the advantages and disadvantages of creating a logo by yourself as well as the pros and cons of having a professional designer do it. Also, learn great places to brainstorm for ideas for your logo. All that information is right here on SmallBusinessNewz.

The Small Business Administration announced during the National Small Business Week that it would be offering interest-free loans to small businesses in need. As part of the nation’s Recovery Act, America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) loans will be issued beginning June 15th. The loans will only be available to established, viable, for-profit small businesses. In this video, Reporter Abby Johnson explains the details of the loans and also tells how you can access them. Check it all out right here on your source for small business information, SmallBusinessNewz.com.

Everyone has heard the trite expression, “the customer is always right.” Regardless of whether or not you believe the saying, if the customer thinks he is right but does not feel the business supports his thinking, then chances are he will not come back. In this economy, businesses cannot afford to lose customers. So, how can a business keep their customers happy and coming back? In this video, Reporter Abby Johnson lists 5 ways businesses can do just that. To find our more, check out the complete video report only on SmallBusinessNewz.

Social media is definitely one of hottest business trends of today. Businesses can have great success with it, but the problem is that many businesses approach social without first obtaining a solid knowledge of it. Social media is fun, but if it is going to be used for business purposes, it should be handled accordingly. In this SmallBusinessNewz report, Abby Johnson explains why businesses should understand their reasoning behind their social campaign. For more information, watch the video right here on SmallBusinessNewz.

When a business launches a product, there is a natural level of excitement that goes along with it. There is however, a danger of becoming too excited and forgetting to properly prepare your product and business for the launch. In this SmallBusinessNewz video, Reporter Abby Johnson discusses a few common mistakes businesses make as they launch a product. Find out what they are and how to prevent them from happening only in this SmallBusinessNewz report.

Starting a business is a lot of work. It begins with an idea that is then expanded and turned into a business model. After all that, you still have to take into account legal issues. Although a home-based business may never encounter legal issues, you still need to make sure are abiding within your legal bounds and have legal protection. In this SmallBusinessNewz report, Abby Johnson discusses several legal issues you need to be aware of when starting a home-based business.