added installation instructions to README

README.md

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 Map-based web app that helps small busniesses with their planning and marketing by presenting interesting business-related information
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+HOW TO INSTALL:
+From terminal, clone the current version of the repository:
+$ git clone https://github.com/nanmeng/CodeForBoston-SBA.git
+
+Switch to development branch, nmeng:
+$ git checkout nmeng
+
+You will want to work in a new branch based on your name:
+$ git checkout -b NAME
+
+Install node:
+http://nodejs.org/download/
+
+Navigate to the file directory of /CodeForBoston-SBA/smallbusiness:
+$ cd /CodeForBoston-SBA/smallbusiness
+
+Use Node to install:
+$ npm install
+
+If needed, install Grunt:
+$ npm install -g grunt-cli
+[SIDENOTE TO-DO: Add to package.json that grunt should be installed automatically.]
+
+Run Grunt:
+$ grunt
+
+Open a new terminal window (nagivate to /CodeForBoston-SBA/smallbusiness as necessary), then run the following code:
+$ bin/www
+
+In your web browser, go to http://localhost:3000/
+
+As you work, remember to pull code from nmeng on occassion to benefit from the team's progress!
+
+WORKING WITH DATA: