...and the winner of the 2010 Nebula Awards for best novel is: The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi.
Nominees include:

• The Love We Share Without Knowing by Christopher Barzak
• Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman
• The City & The City by China Miéville
• Boneshaker by Cherie Priest
• Finch by Jeff VanderMeer

Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes the contributions of small businesses to the success of the economy. This week, National Small Business Week is May 23-29.

The Strategies of Success (SOS) series for business wraps up for the summer with "Changing With the Times", held June 8th at the Summit on the Park from 7:30-9:00AM. Register by calling or emailing the Canton Chamber of Commerce at (734) 453-4040 or admin@cantonchamber.com.

This month's seminar includes inspirational success stories from Michigan business owners.  The Strategies of Success series will resume in the fall. 

Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes the contributions of small businesses to the success of the economy. This week, National Small Business Week is May 23-29.

There are many expenses in owning a small business. Although not every expense can be used as a business deduction, certain portions of car, travel, business use of your home, entertainment and gift expenses can be claimed. Knowing which expense is deductible and keeping good records is vital. For a specific lists of deductions, see Publication 463, Travel, Entertainment, Gift and Car Expenses and Publication 535, Business Expenses.

Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes the contributions of small businesses to the success of the economy. This week, National Small Business Week is May 23-29.

Getting started with your small business can be overwhelming. You've got questions, but who has answers? The U.S. Small Business Administration has lots of resources for people just getting started with their business. Try the Small Business Planner for a step-by-step guide through the process. For more help and tips, visit the IRS Tax Calendar.

Wayne State's TechTown, Detroit's research and technology park, is hosting FastTrac to the Future, a two day conference May 25th and 26th, for aspiring entrepreneurs. The conference will include breakout sessions on entrepreneurial topics, plus information tables and an opportunity to talk one-on-one with a business advisor about your goals. Best of all, it's free! Register online for this great opportunity.

The Strategies of Success (SOS) series for business owners continues with "Reduce Your Costs and Achieve Top-Line Growth", held April 14th at the Summit on the Park from 7:30-9:00AM. Register by calling or emailing the Canton Chamber of Commerce at (734) 453-4040 or admin@cantonchamber.com.

Speaker Norma LaVallee of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center will speak about how to achieve top-line growth by operating your business more efficiently using proven continuous improvement techniques.