Anita Campbell

Anita Campbell serves as CEO and Publisher of Small Business Trends LLC, an award-winning online publication and the premier source of information, breaking news and advice covering issues of key importance to small businesses. Small Business Trends reaches over 2,000,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs monthly. It is one of the most highly-trafficked independent destinations on the Web exclusively focused on small businesses. Anita’s expertise is quoted in places such as the New York Times, Fortune and USA Today, as well as publications from companies such as IBM, American Express and Merrill Lynch. Anita has served on numerous Boards, including the Board of NEOSA (the technology network of COSE, Council of Smaller Enterprises); the Center for eBusiness and Information Technology at the University of Akron College of Business; and NorTech. She has a B.A. degree from Duquesne University and a J.D. degree from the University of Akron School of Law. She completed an executive education program at the University of Michigan Business School.

Do I Need a Startup Advisor?

A startup advisor can be invaluable to help you navigate through startup pitfalls, structure your company, find funding or scale up your business for profitable growth. I recommend a startup advisor -- provided you can devote the time to make the most out of your...

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Finance Your Business With These Low Stress Options

Today’s business owners have more options for business financing than ever before.  But some methods to finance your business may cause you to toss and turn at night more than others. Of course, stress can be subjective. One person’s definition of stress may be...

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Ten Startup Podcasts for Today’s Modern Entrepreneur

It’s no surprise why today’s modern entrepreneurs like to listen to startup podcasts. Podcasts are portable -- a great way to get information when you can’t read but can listen.  Often podcasts contain golden tidbits that you might not pick up in a written piece....

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10 Ways to Break the Ice at a Networking Event

It’s a classic scenario: you arrive at a networking event armed with business cards and ready to make connections. But once you get there, you can’t seem to pull yourself away from the wall and mingle with everyone who acts more confident than you feel.

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Are You Ready to Start a Business?

Think you’re ready to start a business? This post will help you determine whether you’re ready to become a small business owner, or if you need to do a bit more developing before diving in. Just answer each question honestly to see where you stand.

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How Becoming an Entrepreneur is Easier Than it Was 10 Years Ago

For those of you who started a business before the age of social media, blogging, and websites, you can attest: it’s a lot easier to be an entrepreneur these days.

Back then, we spent more time on the phone cold calling, and direct mail was booming. Networking was done face-to-face, and we couldn’t always track our marketing efforts. My, how times have changed.

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