Six Budgeting Tips for 2011 – Inc.com: Some businesses like to tackle their budget by looking at last year’s numbers and increasing or decreasing that by a certain percentage (a top-down approach). Others like to start from zero and add on what they’ll need next year (bottom-up). But remember this: Don’t try to do both.
Business Apps for Small-Business Owners – Entrepreneur.com: Small-business owners crave mobile applications as much as the next savvy smartphone user. According to market research firm Compass Intelligence, American small businesses will spend nearly $350 million on mobile software in 2010 alone.
Big Brands Tap into China’s Online Habits – CNN.com: How do western companies market to brand-conscious Chinese consumers? Flagship stores can be one way, but the answer increasingly lies online with the country’s estimated 400 million Internet-users.