Throughout the month of November we will be running our “SMB blog series.” While SMB traditionally refers to “Small/Medium Business,” here at Volusion it has come to mean something else: “Small Made Big.” This month we will be sharing resources, tips, stats, and inspirations to help you turn your small ecommerce endeavor into something greater- something BIG!

It’s important for all business owners to stay on top of industry information, but as a small business owner, it’s even more important to understand the business landscape! Running a small business, you have less room for error so you’ll want to make sure you have as much information as possible when making decisions that will affect the future of your business.

Blogs are an excellent way to get the essential news, tips, resources, and advice you need to run your small online business! Here are some great business blogs to follow on a regular basis:

• Duct Tape Marketing
  Duct tape is an absolute essential, and so is this blog. Just look at the Duct Tape Marketing blog’s  extensive left-hand navigation of blog topics and you’ll know why it’s a must-read for small business owners.
• All Business- The Small Business Blog
  Small Business expert Reiva Lesonsky updates The Small Business Blog weekly with straightforward and passionate entrepreneur insight.
• Small Business Trends
  Like their name would imply, Small Business Trends keeps tabs on all of the breaking trends that impact every aspect of your business. They also maintain an extensive list of ongoing business events.
• Seth Godin’s Blog
  Seth Godin’s daily posts are cogent, intelligent, and downright likeable! His unique take on routine business topics will keep you going back each and every day.
• New York Times- Small Business
  If it’s happening in the business world you can expect it to break first on The New York Times small business website.

What other blogs do you follow to stay up-to-date on issues affecting your business? Tell us in the space below!

-Kate Pierce eCommerce Specialist

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