SBTV.com News is Featured on MSN's 'Business on the Main'
SBTV.com's weekly wrap of the top small business stories is now at home every week on MSN's 'Business on the Main', a community of savvy business people and ideas sharing experiences and information. It is another way SBTV.com is delivering the news you need to succeed in business. More

SBTV.com Featured Advisor Steve Greenberg on NBC's Today Show
SBTV.com Featured Advisor Steve Greenberg, the Innovation Insider and author of Gadget Nation, is scheduled for the fourth hour of the Today show with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on July 24th, 2009. Check your local television listings for the time in your area and check out Steve's coverage now on SBTV.com.

Boomers Boost Business
As the economic downturn continues more businesses are finding success in marketing to aging baby boomers. Older consumers are proving to be attractive customers because often they are less impacted by the recession. Customers age 50 and older often have paid off their mortgage and are established in a career. Many of these established boomers are becoming entrepreneurs and SBTV.com has programming just for them! Jeff Williams, founder and CEO of Bizstarters.com, a website for baby-boomer entrepreneurs, is a SBTV.com Featured Advisor with keys to finding a great boomer business. More

Franchise Giveaway for Military Veterans
The Maid Brigade Veterans Franchise Giveaway wants to reward as many as 100 qualified veterans who have what it takes to own a business. The grand prize, or Gold Award, is a Maid Brigade Select Market Franchise valued at $45,000 which includes: a $14,500 franchise fee; a $3,000 equipment package; $27,500 in working capital; and a one-week, all-inclusive training program at Maid Brigade headquarters in Atlanta, airfare and hotel provided. There are also Silver and Bronze Awards, plus waived franchise fees for up to 100 qualified entrants. More details are on SBTV.com daily news. Just click here to view or visit Maid Brigade Veteran Franchise Giveaway™. The winners will be announced Veteran's Day, November 11, 2009. More

Minimum Wage Increase
The federal minimum wage is set to increase to $7.25 an hour on July 24, 2009 from its current level of $6.55. The impact will be felt in 29 states, and many of them plan to match the federal minimum when it goes through. Seven states already have laws mandating $7.25 minimum pay, while 14 states and Washington, D.C., exceed the new minimum. Employers are required to pay whichever is the highest: Federal or state. Free posters are available from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, or for purchase from numerous private legal compliance firms you can find online. Every employer subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage provisions must post and keep posted a notice explaining the Act in a conspicuous place where employees can easily read it. More

Network With SBTV.com Here:

YouTube MySpace

Facebook Digg

LinkedIn Twitter

This Week's Top Videos:

Here's More From SBTV.com: