Designed specifically for women business owners, NAWBO&#174; SmartBrief is a FREE twice-weekly e-mail newsletter. By providing need-to-know news and information NAWBO&#174; SmartBrief saves you time and keeps you smart. Sign up today to receive NAWBO&#174; SmartBrief.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/nawbo/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/nawbo?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/nawbo?sb_code=rssen-us17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3DA822CB4A-CB98-43DD-8259-7063683159E3%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3DA822CB4A-CB98-43DD-8259-7063683159E3%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMore than 8 in 10 e-commerce merchants do not track whether purchases are being made via desktop or mobile device, according  -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTTop Storyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D9C0543FF-DE5C-4C8C-8BDF-581709379511%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D9C0543FF-DE5C-4C8C-8BDF-581709379511%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMembers of the millennial generation who own their own businesses tend to be more optimistic than older entrepreneurs, accord -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTBusiness Trendshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D0BE0A10B-5B3C-4DE0-B61F-7259E91F802C%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D0BE0A10B-5B3C-4DE0-B61F-7259E91F802C%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMany small-business owners say they can't afford to offer retirement plans to their workers, but they also worry that consume -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTBusiness 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Spotlighthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3DFC0A0D5E-FC8E-4EC2-BB71-82A921AF62B2%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3DFC0A0D5E-FC8E-4EC2-BB71-82A921AF62B2%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssKerstin Walz and Christian Stark, the team behind Stark Wine, are productive business partners despite having different perso -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTSmall Business Spotlighthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D685F7C58-4F36-4455-BA72-CC0E997ED986%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D685F7C58-4F36-4455-BA72-CC0E997ED986%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThis July, the new NAWBO National Board for 2013-2014 will be installed in Indianapolis, home of NAWBO's next Board Chair: Bi -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTNAWBO (R) Newshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D0F0B359B-6106-4F9C-B5D6-20956B3FCD1C%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D0F0B359B-6106-4F9C-B5D6-20956B3FCD1C%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWebsites that provide a poor mobile experience might have their rankings affected in Google's search engine, according to a r -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTTechnologyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D7B20B35F-D431-4749-BCCF-A50918E51D31%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D7B20B35F-D431-4749-BCCF-A50918E51D31%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSudden changes in a company's revenue or workforce can reduce its chances of obtaining a loan, according to research from the -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTBest Practiceshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3DE4B1DAD3-FBCE-46A8-A706-CA2249E640AE%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3DE4B1DAD3-FBCE-46A8-A706-CA2249E640AE%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssConflicts at work are unpleasant, to be sure, but they can also serve to clear away unspoken obstacles to more creative think -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTBest Practiceshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D83FA10D3-3F07-4746-A4A8-CB9F961E9596%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D83FA10D3-3F07-4746-A4A8-CB9F961E9596%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIt can be difficult to admit that a business initiative has failed, but sometimes the wise thing to do is cut your losses and -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTBest Practiceshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D5EC1DDE7-2B65-4310-B7EB-049272657E4F%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D5EC1DDE7-2B65-4310-B7EB-049272657E4F%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn today's always-connected world of business, going to a destination with limited connectivity options can be a good way to -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTLifestylehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D7FF0FAB6-0350-4F54-BBAA-E9E03BEC8A43%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE4DB669B-7334-4B9D-9ABD-1F583D3996A8%26copyid%3D7FF0FAB6-0350-4F54-BBAA-E9E03BEC8A43%26brief%3Dnawbo%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssHelen Keller, American writer and political activist -More- ]]>17 Jun 2013 14:19:26 CDTSmartQuote