According to US Small Business Administration, more than 50% of small businesses fail in first year of business while 95% fail within the first 5 years.

Brian Hazelgren, author of Tactical Entrepreneur says, There has to be a solid, sound strategy in mind of taking care of the short term aspects of business, but also keeping enough focus on the future of how do we actually grow this business.

Advances in technology and cultural responses to it mean that more people want to work from home and more companies want to outsource.

Here are just a few examples of opportunities for companies in taking advantage of virtual workers: reduced overhead costs, higher quality workers not available locally, often higher productivity per hour.

"If you love proven money-making strategies -- then wow! You'll love this what I learned from this book, it's called, "The Power of the Vote."

It's written by Douglas Schoen, and it's especially empowering in an area that is so important, but often so misunderstood --- Politics!

If you say, "Politics aren't for me," then you're in for a surprise!

Business people and entrepreneurs should not ignore politics, because there is one element of politics that is absolutely ESSENTIAL to success.

"Online education could be the perfect path to improving your job skills, finishing a degree, or changing careers," says Susan Deane, Author of ONLINE EDUCATION, Is It For You, "especially if you want to improve your lifestyle and income."

The problem is that not all online education is right for everyone and there are important pitfalls and traps to avoid.