Franchise industry outlook, time management tips, small-business stimulus and more

By Rieva Lesonsky

Did you miss any of my blog posts from around the Web this week? Here’s a quick roundup:

As the federal government considers a second round of economic stimulus, are you wondering just how much of that first round of stimulus dollars ever made it to small businesses? You can find out in my post this week on Anita Campbell’s Small Business Trends Web site.

Ever wonder if other small-business owners are using social media the same way you are? Maybe you’re ahead of—or behind—the curve.  Check out my post on this topic on AT&T’s Small Business InSite.

I’ve just started blogging on iBank.com. The folks at iBank are not only great people but also offer tons of services to help your business. iBank can help you find business loans, business capital, business insurance, business consulting and other business services, and much more, by connecting you with vendors matched to your specific needs. Read my latest blog post to get some time management tips that are sure to help your business.

Speaking of time management, a big part of that is getting your office organized. If I can do it, so can you. Find out how I got my office under control—and get some expert advice on doing the same—in my AllBusiness.com column this week.

Last weekend I attended the International Franchise Association (IFA) 50^th annual convention. Find out what the outlook is for franchising in the coming year (hint: you might want to wear shades) in my AllBusiness.com Franchise blog this week.