1. Social media isn’t really free, it takes effort and time. It can work wonders for your small business, don’t believe me? Check out these 5 Surprising Social Media Success Stories [via FastCompany]

2. Have a lot of competitors? A key to success is differentiating yourself from them. Make Your Product Stand Out Without Going Broke [via Entrepreneur]

3. It can’t come soon enough. The iPhone 4 Beta reveals the possibility of tethering (using your iPhone as a wireless modem) [via CNET]

4. Never start off a pitch with “You’re going to love this idea!” Here’s a list of ways to sell ideas [via FastCompany]

5. Are you concerned about your privacy on Facebook? They unleashed a lot of new features that work by sharing your information. Reclaim Privacy an easy way to see what you’re sharing with the world

6. Why Are Women-Owned Firms Smaller Than Men-Owned Ones? [via WSJ]

7. 2/3 of entrepreneurs said that starting their own business was more fuflfilling than they thought it ever would be. Do you think like an entrepreneur? Take this quiz. [via Entrepreneurial Mind]