Each week I hope to share with you 5 articles that I found helpful.  Of course this being the first week of the new year I read many articles on goals, resolutions and motivation.  Here is one of my favorite geared towards 2012 which can be found on Small Business Trends.

10 Social Media Resolutions for 2012

Another article that deals with the struggles of many small business owners, was also found at Small Business Trends.  I found this article timely, especially coming off the holidays and facing another new year filled with challenges and growth.

The Overwhelmed Small Business Owner’s Guide to Simplicity

The next choice can be found as part of Freelance Switch which is a community of freelancers who share their knowledge through their blog, forum and podcasts.

The Lazy Freelancer’s Guide to Market Research

Do you know the lingo from Twitter and texting?  I found the next article on socialmediatoday and enjoyed seeing how many abbreviations I actually knew.

OMG! Over 40 Twitter Abbreviations You Should Know

And finally, taking a look at resolutions from a different perspective  this article came to me from Stepcase Lifehack, a site that is dedicated to providing tips and tricks to increase productivity and organization.

Why You Should Start Your New Year in February

Hoping that you will find these articles informative and fun to read.  Have I missed any good articles on moving into 2012?

Signing off short and sweet,
Lee