Small Business

Fidelity Investments' Ned Johnson to retire

Fidelity Investment's long-time chairman Edward "Ned" Johnson is announcing his retirement, completing the transfer of the company to his daughter Abigail Johnson.

Fidelity Investments' Ned Johnson to retire

Fidelity Investment's long-time chairman Edward "Ned" Johnson is announcing his retirement, completing the transfer of the company to his daughter Abigail Johnson.

How Restaurants Are Using Social Media to Their Advantage

The food industry relies very heavily on word-of-mouth marketing and recommendations--making it important for small business owners in the field to join in and even start the conversation. And many are finding the best way to do this is with social media.

On Twitter and Facebook, Timing Can Be Everything

Businesses that hope to make the most of their social media campaigns may want to start checking their watches before they post. That is because new research reveals the best times to post to Facebook and Twitter. That research, by link shortener bitly, found that links posted in the afternoon between Monday and Thursday are clicked more than links posted at other times.

Can You Make a Fortune With Freebies?

If you’ve got a new product or service that you’re trying to sell, you may want to think about giving it away to begin with. In a new survey, 42 percent of consumers said they pay for new products and services after they’ve experienced them for free. The so-called "freemium" business model is the way a pantheon of marquee brands, from Ancestry.com to Words with Friends, first gained traction in the marketplace.