Finding the best customers for your business

• Expanding a niche business

  Ricky, Orlando, Fla.
  I am looking to buy an out-of-state business. The company currently handles hotels and transportation bookings for airline crews and a few corporations. I would like to open an office in my hometown and focus on the film industry and engineering companies who have extended stays in many cities. How can I expand the category of business? What should I expect with this challenge?

  Jul 22, 2008 9:16 AM ET

• Advertising your business online

  Ricky, Los Angeles
  I'm buying a hotel booking company, and I understand the importance of advertising. How do I advertise on the Web? I would like to target companies only in certain fields.

  Jul 18, 2008 10:08 AM ET

• How snack companies snag in-flight deals

  Tim is trying to sell his healthy snacks to airlines. Have any other suggestions as to how he can do this?

  Mar 17, 2008 9:06 AM ET
  Posted in: Industry: Restaurants & food services, Sales & marketing

• Valuing a business you'd like to acquire

  Have you recently considered purchasing a business? How did you evaluate it? Share your experiences here.

  Mar 5, 2008 12:04 PM ET

• Can I write off my international travel?

  Reader Nancy asked FSB about deducting travel expenses. How do you deduct your travel expenses? Share your advice.

  Feb 26, 2008 9:33 AM ET
  Posted in: Finance & accounting, Industry: Travel & hospitality

• High-flying online marketing tips

  A boutique travel-agency planner seeks ideas for building site traffic. What do you recommend?

  Jan 16, 2008 9:38 AM ET

• How do I start blogging?

  FSB recommends blog software applications that are popular with small businesses. Seasoned bloggers: what are we missing?

  Apr 20, 2007 10:05 PM ET

• Is my business franchise-worthy?

  FSB suggests taking it slow to find out. If you've had successes or failures making your business a franchise, talk about it here.

  Apr 20, 2007 9:37 PM ET