AAM conducted surveys at the 2002 MN State Fair, the 2003-2006 MN Small Business Expo & Conferences and the 2003 MN Women's Business Center Home-based Business Expo. Encompassing a group of well over 2000 individuals, the surveys overwhelmingly revealed a pressing need for small businesses, micro-enterprises and self-employed people, afforadable health care coverage. This has been an ongoing, major cause for AAM. We present an archive of articles detailing this struggle or information to help you become an educated consumer.

Starting or running a business today presents a "minefield" of legal issues. Having proper legal representation has long been considered one of the "legs" in the "three-legged stool" of a sound business foundation. Learn from these legal experts.

Marketing is one of the most crucial areas that microbusinesses MUST get right! It can mean the difference between succeeding in business or being out-of-business. From marketing communications and public relations to advertising and graphic design. Learn tips from experts in the field.

Various articles, how-to's, motivational or inspirational to help you work smarter in your business.

The life blood of any business is sales. Without generating sales, your business is really just a hobby and you'll be quickly out of business.

Savvy business owners should always be selling; "A-B-C:  Always Be Closing"...from the film Glengarry Glen Ross...even those that think they're not cut out to be a "Salesperson." Simply maintaining strong relationships with your customers can be an important part of the sales cycle. AAM brings you real-world sales strategies.

Every business wants to make money, increase profits and improve the bottom line. Having a strong financial foundation is a cornerstone for running a successful enterprise. In the end however, it's not what you make, but what you keep. Accurate tax recordkeeping and preparation goes hand-in-hand with the financial manganement of any microbusiness. AAM brings you vital tax and financial strategies.

The use of technology is a vital tool for all microbusinesses. AAM brings you articles to help you leverage the power of technology to increase your company's productivity, efficiency and profitability.

Microbusiness entrepreneurs wear many hats.  Copywriter can often be one of them.  Whether creating proposals, writing articles for newsletters or marketing materials, having strong writing abilities can be a vital asset in your "toolbox."