This article from Cheif Marketer is a great basic introduction (or review) of what small businesses can do to enhance their marketing by using a mix of social media and other types of contact.

Versatility, reports Impact News, is what helps small businesses compete against big box retailers.

According to the Street, Groupon plans to offer credit card processing services for small businesses. The service would use a mobile reader similar to what is currently offered by Square and Paypal.