Technology and E-Commerce Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained It is important to step back from an industry that is full of people announcing new widgets every day faster widgets, smaller widgets, more widgets.Lou Gerstner (b. 1942) US chairman & CEO of IBM, Fortune (November 1993) To find previous Quotes of the Day look here Sponsored by [...]

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UK/Ireland Small Business News Round-up - 26/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United Kingdom and Ireland:United stand in support for small businesses: The Lancashire Evening Post has thrown its support behind the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) national Keep Trade Local [...]

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India Small Business News Round-up - 25/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from India:Indian business frets on political climate: To the opposition parties and activists who had set up camp outside Tata Motors’ factory in Singur, West Bengal, the state government’s decision to [...]

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How to Manage Your Yelp Reviews

Ignore the power of online customer evaluations at your own peril. Get advice from Yelp's CEO and a business owner who's using the online customer reviews to grow her business.

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Successful Entrepreneurs Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained I realized that if you built a New Age highway, you need it to be vibrant and dynamic. That can only happen if you have entrepreneurs taking risks.Woon Toon King (b. 1957) Singaporean entrepreneur, Forbes (July 2000) To find previous Quotes of the Day look here Sponsored by ... [...]

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Specialists Win More Referrals

If you claim to do everything, your clients won't rely on you for anything.

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A Business That Succeeds With E-mail Marketing

Fur-Get Me Not keeps customers well-informed with company news, events and stories.

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A.S.A.P. Branding--Adjective

Sum up your brand advantage into one word, and stay in customers' minds.

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Workplace Flexibility Lets Mothers Thrive

Get creative with scheduling and tap into the experience and talents of women seeking a mom-friendly workplace.

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Of Baseball and Business

America's favorite pastime is more than just a great game; it's a fitting parable for how to succeed in the business world.

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Australia/New Zealand Small Business News Round-up - 24/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Australia and New Zealand:Small business gloomy about next 12 months: BUSINESS confidence in Western Australia has hit a seven-year low, with small businesses showing they have little faith that the [...]

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Government Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained Theres only one place where inflation is made: thats in Washington .Milton Friedman (1912-2006) US economist & winner of the 1976 Nobel Prize in Economics To find previous Quotes of the Day look here Sponsored by ... be successful. All you need to run your business. Leader in On-Demand [...]

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Forget the Sale--Go for 'the Kill'

Create the scenario that can help you establish invaluable business relationships.

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3 Honest Ways to Raise Startup Money

Create a healthy foundation for your business by combining enthusiasm with honesty.

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US Small Business News Round-up - 22/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United States:NMSBA honors minority businesses: As part of the 2008 Minority Enterprise Development Week, the New Mexico district office of the Small Business Administration recognized small business owners for [...]

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Marketing Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained In Australia , its all about sales tomorrow and how to appeal to this huge, generic target audience.Trish Wadley (b. 1962) Australian marketing director To find previous Quotes of the Day look here Sponsored by ... be successful. All you need to run your business. Leader in On-Demand Small [...]

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Canada Small Business NEws Round-up - 23/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Canada:Niche Marketing Keys: Niche marketing is a common path to small business success. No large retailer can be all things to all people, and there are always going to be [...]

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3 Steps to Increase Your Health Capital

Treat your well-being as an asset and all of your assets will benefit.

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Problem Solving - Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained My argument is that companies are often blind, and that it is a genetic problem, making blinders a bigger challenge than mere inefficiency. Blindness can even affect an entire industry because most companies in an industry are blind in the same way.Gary Hamel (b, [...]

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Starting an Online Business in a Down Economy

As shoppers flock to their computers instead of driving to the mall, entrepreneurs with e-businesses can make a hefty sum.

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Australia/New Zealand Small Business News Round-up - 17/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Australia and New Zealand:Regulators ‘poor communicators’: POOR communication with regulators is adding to the burden on business, and can prevent small business from entering markets, the Productivity Commission said.Start-up funding: [...]

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Moon Cakes Are Big Business in China

American pastry shops and other suppliers have discovered Chinese moon cakes as a new profit center. For other businesses, the pastries are great networking tools.

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Computer Problems Got You Stranded?

Here's how to find emergency care for your ailing laptop.

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How to Influence Policymakers

Local election results often have an immediate impact on your business and community. Here's how to help those results go in your favor.

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Canada Small Business News Round-up - 16/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Canada:Small Business Tax Strategies: Operate a small business in Canada and think you’re paying too much income tax? Reduce your income tax with these eight small business tax strategies.Small business [...]

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India Small Business News Round-up - 18/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from India:Why no Indian startup were seen at TC50?: In last few days most of us have seen some or the other startup presentation, thanks to TC50 and Demo conferences held [...]

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5 More Reasons This Election Matters

Barack Obama and John McCain gave us their positions on issues relevant to small business. Here's where they stand on other important issues.

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Logo Concepts

A logo concept is more than just an affinity for a specific character. Logos represent a companys brand, and as a result, serious thought and consideration should be put into your logo. Before hand be sure to consider, how the logo will represent your organization and consider the thoughts that will be associated with specific images that you consider for your logo. Does the logo embody traits that can or should be associated with your business? If your company is global, will the image transcend borders or will some of your customers find the image offensive and distasteful?

Logo Concepts

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Creating a Green Office

Think in terms of financial payback when considering and implementing your eco-friendly office.

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Don't Turn Back Now, Entrepreneurs!

The economy is in meltdown, Wall Street is floundering, and corporations are laying off thousands. But none of this means that entrepreneurs should cut and run.

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UK/Ireland Small BUsiness NEws Round-up - 19/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United Kingdom and Ireland:British Support SImplification Program Is A Mess: Government plans to simplify it’s business support system in the UK by reducing the number of separate schemes that [...]

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US Small Business News Round-up - 15/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United States:Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business index up slightly in August: >The Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business Index for Colorado registered 87.6 in August, up from a revised 87.3 [...]

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Life's Lesson Learned

Thirteen years ago, former H&R Block CEO Tom Bloch audited his life and found something was missing. His decision to become a school teacher granted him the ultimate return.

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Give Web Users What They Really Want

Most people go online with a goal in mind. Learn to capitalize on their habits.

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Happy Birthday Google

It is hard to believe that Google is 10, and did not exist a mere 11 years ago. In its short life Google has become a household word and brand. The infant quickly grew into a toddler and is a dominating adolescent. It makes you wonder what is in store for the next 10 years for Google. We all know how rebellious the teen years can be.

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Interesting Channel for JetBlue

JetBlue Airways Corp. is auctioning off more than 300 roundtrip flights and six vacation packages this week on eBay, with opening bids set between 5 and 10 cents.


The flights are to more than 20 destinations, including four mystery JetBlue Getaways Vacation packages to undisclosed locations.

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Web Rules Changing for Big Business

Federal guidelines for what type of information companies can provide on their official Web sites have not been updated since 2000. On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted unanimously to modernize its rules to fit in with an increasingly digital economy.

Under the revamped rules, which have not yet been released in their entirety, information posted on a company Web site does not necessarily have to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley rules relating to a companys disclosure controls and procedures.

The rules also provide clarity on how companies can: provide access to historical or archived data without it being considered reissued or republished every time it is accessed; link to third-party information or Web sites without having to adopt that content for liability purposes; and use summary information in the context of the securities laws antifraud provisions.

Meanwhile, Web sites no longer have to include a printer friendly version of all their documents so sites can include more interactive and dynamic features, the SEC said.

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Technology and E-Commerce Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained Its like if you want to buy a car. Would you want to get an engine from BMW, a chassis from Jaguar, windscreen wipers from Ford?Larry D. Ellison (b. 1945) US CEO of Oracle Corporation. Referring to integrated software suites, Forbes (October 2000) To find previous Quotes [...]

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Small Business Logos

Many small businesses struggle to develop an identity consider checking out logo sites for an inexpensive way to build a corporate identity.

Here are some to try -
Logo Search - http://www.logo-search.com
LogoMaid - http://www.logomaid.com
Web Design Elements - http://www.webdesign-elements.com

Here is a good summary of What to Look for in a Logo  

This is a more in depth article -
What Makes a Good Logo
And Building an Image with a Logo  
Bring Your Product to Life with Personality

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Expert PDF for Small Businesses

Expert PDF 5 is an easy to use and reliable PDF application to create, modify and send PDFs as easily as Word documents. You can modify text, images, layout or comments quickly and easily. This version can also be used as a default viewer for all your PDF documents.

Expert PDF is discounted 40% for 24 hours only!

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Canada Small BUsiness News Round-up - 09/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Canada:TW Telecom forecasts slower growth: TW Telecom Inc. expects to see its third-quarter revenue growth slowed by a lagging economy in the Midwest and southeastern United States and as it [...]

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US Small Business NEws Round-up - 08/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United States:Every small business needs a perfect fit: Considering that rent is often an entrepreneur’s second biggest expense after payroll, striking the right deal in New York’s complex real [...]

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Four Kinds of Links

Links are an important component in an online marketing campaign. Websites usually need a significant number of quality links to perform well in organic search rankings. Once upon a time, high-quality links were plentiful. But with the growth of the web, and an ever-increasing number of competing websites, garnering link love and attention is a time-consuming and tedious process.

Four Kinds of Links

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Avoid These 7 Partnership Killers

Pitfalls abound when entrepreneurs decide to become partners. Know what they are ahead of time so you can set up guidelines that allow people to walk away if things go wrong.

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How to Search for Existing Patents

Before you spend a lot of time an energy creating the next big thing, use a patent search to make sure it hasn't already been done.

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4 Steps to Assessing Your Product's Profit Potential

Is it a market or just a mirage?

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India Small Business News Round-up - 11/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from India:Big biscuit makers nurture nutritious cookies: As consumers bite into biscuits, small firms are biting into large manufacturers, aided by cut-price strategies. Is the cookie crumbling for big boys like [...]

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Business Mistakes to Avoid

Small businesses and entrepreneurs often repeat the same mistakes. If you are an entrepreneur, the following is a list of critical mistakes to avoid in your new venture:

1. Promising The World
Entrepreneurs will commonly make bold promises that are often impossible to actually deliver. It is important that you stay grounded in reality, and only agree to things that you know you can actually deliver.

2. Lack Of Discipline
Owning a business takes commitment and self-discipline. Since you are the boss you probably won't be disciplined for things like not showing up for work on time... but such things will have a negative impact on your business. It is important that entrepreneurs treat their business just like a real business, and not like a personal hobby. Act professional, charge for your services, and be accountable for the product or service provided. Self-discipline is critical to being self-employed.

Business Mistakes to Avoid

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Royalty Free Stock Photography Quiz

Marketers who struggle finding photos for their promotional materials can no utilize the microstock photo websites for instant images.

There are a number of options available to webmasters and publishers in need of images for web content, marketing campaigns, or packaging. Regardless of the website selected, be sure to read the agreement and licensing terms carefully to ensure that you are adhering to the guidelines.

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Evaluating Your Competition

Staying ahead of the competition can be an on-going struggle. While it is not healthy for a company to focus too much time and attention on the competition, it is important to stay abreast of what your competition is doing. When evaluating the competition, assess the industry giants and companies closest to your space. But be sure that you don't exclude the small companies in your assessments. Sometimes a small competitor can have innovative ideas or marketing concepts, but may lack the capital to really benefit from the concept. This may present you with an opportunity.

Evaluating Your Competition

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Marketing Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained Focus Groups are people who are selected on the basis of their inexplicable free time and their common love of free sandwiches.Scott Adams (b. 1957) US cartoonist, The Dilbert Principle (1996) To find previous Quotes of the Day look here Sponsored by ... be successful. All you need to [...]

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UK/Ireland Small Business News Round-up - 12/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from the United Kingdom and Ireland:London 2012: A golden opportunity for small businesses?: With the Beijing Olympics over, the world’s attention now turns to London. If Team GB repeats the success [...]

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Yahoo Opens Search

Yahoo Inc will let customers, academics and even rivals build customized Web search services on top of its own technology, introducing a resale model into a major Internet market.

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Technology and E-Commerce Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained The thing with high-tech is that you always end up using scissors.David Hockney (b. 1937) British artist, Observer (July 1994) To find previous Quotes of the Day look here Sponsored by ... be successful. All you need to run your business. Leader in On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™Share This

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Do You Get Good "Jiminy Cricket" Advice?

Every business owner needs someone who will tell them the truth.

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What's in a Name? Everything

Good company monikers suggest rather than describe; great ones have the flexibility to survive unforeseen changes or expansion.

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The Last Lecture

How Randy Pausch's life lessons can help you connect with employees and become a better entrepreneur.

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Stretch Your Travel Dollar

By gauging where the rapidly changing airline industry is headed, business travelers can map out their flight plans and find the best deals.

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Best Search Marketing Blogs

Attempting to stay current on the latest search engine algorithm changes or search optimization tactics can be overwhelming for webmasters attempting to juggle it all. With this in mind, we have put together a list of the industrys best Search Marketing blogs. These blogs are current and discuss important issues related to search engine optimization and search marketing.

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What Is Business Networking, Anyway?

It's more than showing up and shaking hands; it's about being proactive.

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Australia/New Zealand Small Business News Rouynd-up - 10/09/2008

Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from Australia and New Zealand:SME’s unprepared for business risk: New research suggests small and medium-sized businesses often disappoint customers because they lack business continuity planning.10 secrets of successful B2B selling: Dealing [...]

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Problem Solving - Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained If anything can go wrong, it will.Anonymous, 1950s, Murphys Law To find previous Quotes of the Day look here Sponsored by ... be successful. All you need to run your business. Leader in On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™Share This

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September 11 - Never Forget

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Money Small Business Quote of the Day

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained Remember that time is money.Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) US politician & inventor, Advice to a Young Tradesman (1748) To find previous Quotes of the Day look here Sponsored by ... be successful. All you need to run your business. Leader in On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™Share This

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Failure Isn't Fatal

Entrepreneurial ventures fail. It's a sad fact. How your business fails will determine whether you get another shot at success.

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5 Ways to Foil Hackers

Are you the only you out there? When it comes to protecting your identity, a bit of prevention is worth a megabyte of cure.

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Directory Submissions That Matter

Links from different directories have different values. A webmasters time is limited, and most webmasters want to get the biggest bang for their bucks. So where should they start when it comes to directory submissions? Search engines assign value to links from the various directories differently, so how do you spend your time where it matters most?

Directory Submissions that Matter

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