Daily News SmallBiz, a free social network for small businesses, was launched this week by The Daily News, in partnership with SaleSpider.com.   The site offers users the ability to network with small businesses throughout North America and access business and sales lead resources.

Daily News CEO, Marc Kramer, had this to say, “Our small business social network will provide a networking platform and access to business solutions for small business owners and their employees.”

He continued, “By providing an active community and business support system, it is our goal to offer a sustainable service to help them cope with these difficult economic times and help them build for their future.”

If you’re interested in checking out this small business network for over 500,000 businesses, read more here.