Designed specifically for independent business owners, SmartBrief on Small Business is a FREE daily e-mail newsletter. It delivers the latest news and information independent business owners need in their quest to turn good ideas into great business.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/smallbusiness/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/smallbusiness?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/smallbusiness?sb_code=rssen-us24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D478D6FDA-D865-4543-A4C4-3058ACEE0BAE%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D478D6FDA-D865-4543-A4C4-3058ACEE0BAE%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssRising shipping costs and higher wages in some Asian countries are spurring a growing number of small businesses to bring man -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTProblem. Solved.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D19458EDD-F414-430E-8CFA-EB35869964F9%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D19458EDD-F414-430E-8CFA-EB35869964F9%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssHuman interaction can give a small business a competitive edge in an era in which interaction often happens exclusively in di -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTMarketinghttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D1068E519-460C-4021-9E97-540738A2E12E%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D1068E519-460C-4021-9E97-540738A2E12E%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe best way to stay in the spotlight after putting out an infographic that earns viral attention is to create a follow-up, D -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTMarketinghttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3DDFFEC967-8262-4730-BF61-AEC129C2C72F%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3DDFFEC967-8262-4730-BF61-AEC129C2C72F%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssMotivate your employees with recognition of their hard work in the form of bonuses, perks such as half days or paid education -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTManagementhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3DE383037E-3A95-40E2-97A3-A0012E0BEBB4%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3DE383037E-3A95-40E2-97A3-A0012E0BEBB4%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe expertise and resources of a business broker can be a key advantage when it comes to buying a small business, Curtis Kroe -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTMoneyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D451630DF-0511-45AA-B958-B0D3405D6B69%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D451630DF-0511-45AA-B958-B0D3405D6B69%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSmall-business owners looking to give equity to their workers should first know the different types of equity and then consul -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTMoneyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D73C3E661-4059-4A3A-9898-D22692D648D7%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D73C3E661-4059-4A3A-9898-D22692D648D7%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssTo avoid being the person who checks work e-mail at the dinner table, establish separate accounts for work and personal e-mai -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTTips & Toolshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D71C805E6-51EB-4D3E-B652-50578AE744BB%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D71C805E6-51EB-4D3E-B652-50578AE744BB%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssU.S.-based researchers and Italian architects have joined forces to create the MakrShakr -- a robot capable of mixing drinks  -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTJust for Funhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3DBC59AF35-1E73-4AFB-A484-6DBED779158E%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn observance of Memorial Day in the U.S., SmartBrief will not publish Monday. Publication will resume Tuesday. -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTEditor's Notehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D3D3748BC-E7BB-426E-8379-024960BC2728%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D080022D7-6038-4E4D-9DE2-30BEC2F4B926%26copyid%3D3D3748BC-E7BB-426E-8379-024960BC2728%26brief%3Dsmallbusiness%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssWalter Dailey, creative director for DSV Media, writing at Fox Business -More- ]]>24 May 2013 10:14:56 CDTSmartQuote