Where venture capitalists are investing these days; the new trends appearing at small businesses; and finding your small business niche in the music industry.

It continues to be a major issue for small business owners: what to do about pricing in this economy. We'll have examples of what some owners are doing. Also, business owners who opt for part-time jobs; and the states pressing businesses for more time off for employees.

Pricing strategies for your small business in this economy; more ideas for using social networks like Facebook and Twitter to benefit your small business; and the short-term loans being rolled out by the Small Business Administration.