Entrepreneur

5 Ways to Gain Experience Before You Start Your Business Carol’s latest on CNBC.com.

Why Apple Shouldn’t Stop the Steve Jobs Doll (opinion) Finally a worthy companion for the Carol Roth doll / action figure. Commentary by Carol Tice on Entreprneur.com. 

Planning

What should your New Year’s business resolutions be? An expert list Carol shares her best advice for entrepreneurs with Crain’s Chicago Business.

Mapping Out 2012 Simple and effective method for those of you who haven’t started (or maybe haven’t finished) your planning by Sarah Robinson on her blog.

Predictions

12 Predictions for Small Business in 2012 : The World Thought-provoking analysis by Barry Moltz on OpenForum.com.

Google+

Google+ is a Waste of Time for Small Businesses Provocative title with interesting stats and business strategies by Phil Gerbyshak on his blog.

Strategy

Little Things Make a Big Difference (Un)common courtesy can set your business apart because it is rare these days. Article by Catherine Morgan for Be The Boss magazine.