All About Small Business

Software Peoples Choice Awards

2009-06-23T11:08:00.081-07:00

The SIAF People's Choice Awards were created so software users would have the opportunity to vote for their favorite software programs. The voting for these awards is hosted each year by some of the largest sites on the Internet. In past years, this has included popular sites like CNET, Simtel, Tucows, PC World, and others. Software authors are also allowed to point to the People's Choice Award voting site and encourage their users to vote!

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Tweeting About a Revolution

2009-06-23T11:08:00.079-07:00

From Twitter's trumping of the mainstream media in covering recent world events to the "Great Recession's" shaping of a startlingly new business landscape, profound change is sweeping through our society. So how can we entrepreneurs survive and thrive in this Brave New World?

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Top 10 Home Business & Small Office Reads of 2009/06/22

2009-06-23T11:08:00.077-07:00

There are so many great home & small business blogs out there to give you inspiration and new ideas. Here are my top 10 reads for today - as usual you will find these and more good reads also on my twitter feed. I would encourage you to go and have a look at these [...]

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New Sound Effects Solutions

2009-06-23T11:08:00.075-07:00

Large collection of royalty free sound effects that can be used by marketers, webmasters, broadcasters or podcasters.

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Free Business Advice

2009-06-23T11:08:00.073-07:00

Many free, online resources can help answer your business questions. While some sites are skewed towards single-person startups, you can still find a community to help an established, larger business.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is densely packed with information. You can learn basics about writing a business plan, establishing a trademark, and managing business operation. You will find ways to apply for government financial assistance, loans, and tips on applying for grants.

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Beware the 'Shiny Stuff' Seduction

2009-06-23T11:08:00.071-07:00

Don't blow your startup budget on unnecessary bells and whistles.

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Local Search Practices

2009-06-23T11:08:00.069-07:00

It is often important for small businesses to perform well in local sarch results. Check out this tutorial on Local Search Ranking Factors.

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Google Is the World Super Power

2009-06-23T11:08:00.067-07:00

Google CEO Eric Schmidt appeared at his alma mater, Princeton University, on Saturday to discuss the Internet and globalization, Google products that have recently made headlines, and how not to be evil.

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Tips for Creating Powerful PowerPoint Presentations

2009-06-23T11:08:00.065-07:00

Presentations are an integral and important part of any business. Whether designed for training purposes, introducing new products, or discussing corporate hierarchy, PowerPoint presentations serve a valuable purpose in both the business world and in the educational fields. In order to maximize a presentation's impact, it needs to be polished and well executed. The following tips can aid you in taking your PowerPoint presentation to the next level.

Tips for Creating Powerful PowerPoint Presentations

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Tripping Up Wikipedia

2009-06-23T11:08:00.063-07:00

GrayWolf posted an interesting article about invalidating Wikipedia Results.

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Tons of Opportunity in Travel

2009-06-23T11:08:00.061-07:00

Now's the time to get in on these growing specialy travel industries.

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Market Your Way To the Top

2009-06-23T11:08:00.059-07:00

Never stop thinking about marketing--it's the best way to grow your business.

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Make Room at the Bar

2009-06-23T11:08:00.057-07:00

America's micro-distillers are causing drinkers--and the liquor establishment--to take notice.

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[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles]

Advertising � Small Business Quote of the Day

2009-06-23T11:08:00.055-07:00

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained.
�I know that half the money I spend on advertising is wasted, but I can never find out which half.�
John Wanamaker (1838-1922) US businessman, quoted in ‘How to Acquire Customers on the Web’, Harvard Business Review (Donna L. Huffman & Thomas P. Novak; 2000)
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5 Employee Motivation Myths Debunked

2009-06-23T11:08:00.053-07:00

Recognition--not money--is the real motivator in a down economy.

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5 Great New Web Tools

2009-06-23T11:08:00.051-07:00

Modernize your business with these great alternatives to traditional tech.

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5 Lifelines for Your Startup

2009-06-23T11:08:00.049-07:00

These organizations can help you find direction and funding.

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Student Discount Available at Software Industry Conference

2009-06-23T11:08:00.047-07:00

Student Discount for Software Industry Conference in Boston MA July 16-18th. Only $50.00 with student ID normally $249.00! Educational sessions for software developers and marketers.

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The Face of Software Piracy

2009-06-23T11:08:00.045-07:00

What does a software pirate look like? Anyone. And that's the new message of the Business Software Alliance, which asked five convicted software pirates to tell their stories.

As part of the BSA new Faces campaign, the BSA asked five people who were convicted of software piracy to tell their stories via videos posted to YouTube. Four of them were found guilty of criminal software piracy, while the fifth, a grandmother from Georgia, was found guilty in a civil suit, said Jenny Blank, the BSA senior director of legal affairs, in an interview.

We wanted to put a human face on the issue of software piracy, said Dale Curtis, vice president of communications for the BSA.

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Social Networking Future

2009-06-23T11:08:00.043-07:00

Yahoo Inc is looking to buy companies that will allow it to become a bigger player in social networking and revamp its family of products, Chief Technology Officer Ari Balogh said on Wednesday.

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Survey Data

2009-06-23T11:08:00.041-07:00

Interesting survey results about webmasters and who is behind the websites.

Survey Data

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Only 23 Percent Uses the Web

2009-06-23T11:08:00.039-07:00

Just 23 percent of the globes population currently uses the Internet, according to the United Nations International Telecommunications Union, with use much higher in developed nations.

By contrast, just five percent of Africans surf the web, it said in a report issued last month.

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Create RSS | Make RSS Feeds

2009-06-23T11:08:00.037-07:00

RSS is a standard for syndicating content on the Internet. RSS feeds are used in a variety of ways to distribute all types of content via the Internet. The benefits for individuals subscribing to RSS feeds have resulted in a rapid growth and adoption rate. Software and tools have made RSS feed creation and management easy, even for non-technical individuals, which has also fueled the growth of RSS feeds.

Create RSS | Make RSS Feeds

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Time Management Tips

2009-06-23T11:08:00.035-07:00

Managing your time and using it wisely is a journey, and not something that can be easily mastered overnight. Implementing a plan will help, but it is not going to be a sure cure. Time management requires a significant amount of self-discipline.

Here are some tips to assist you with time management... Time Management Tips

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The Cost (and Payoff) of Investing in Social Media

2009-06-23T11:08:00.033-07:00

Savvy entrepreneurs are looking to social media as another way to market their businesses.

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Give Your Online Network a Real-World Foundation

2009-06-23T11:08:00.031-07:00

Networks that merge online and face-to-face meetings are the wave of the future.

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Review of Websites

2009-06-23T11:08:00.029-07:00

The live website critique has for many years been a popular session at both the Software Industry Conference and the European Software Conference. Sharon Housley of NotePage, Inc. and Dave Collins of SharewarePromotions offer their many years of experience to dissect, criticise and sometimes rip apart a website's appearance and setup.

Subjects covered include the initial impression created by a website, structure, navigation, communication, SEO setup and more.

Sign Up to Participate in the Web Review Webinar on April 29 at 12:00 EST

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Webmaster Elements

2009-06-23T11:08:00.025-07:00

Web Elements is a premier collection of resources for webmaster, search engine marketers and others interested in online marketing.

Includes lists of do follow blogs, do follow forums and do follow search.

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Time Wasted?

2009-06-23T11:08:00.023-07:00

Spending more time on social networks and blogs? You are not alone, with the latest figures showing the number of minutes spent on social networking sites in the United States has almost doubled over the past year.

Nielsen Online, which measures web traffic, said the number of minutes on social networks in the United States rose 83 percent in April from the same month a year ago, but found users were quick to move on and sites could quickly fall from favor.

Nielsen Online spokesman Jon Gibs said a major trend had been the continuing popularity of Facebook, which has more than 200 million active members and has become so mainstream it now hosts Pope Benedict and a list of world leaders.

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The Lowdown on ARC Loans

2009-06-23T11:08:00.021-07:00

Everything you need to know about the SBA's new loan program.

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Tips for Public Speaking and Presenting

2009-06-23T11:08:00.019-07:00

Presentations can be a great way to attract new business, simply by making yourself more well-known. However, nerves can often get in the way of entrepreneurs who want to use speaking opportunities to develop their business. Follow these steps to overcome nerves and make a powerful presentation during your public speaking engagement...

Tips for Public Speaking and Presenting

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Blog Promotion Tips

2009-06-23T11:08:00.017-07:00

There are a wide variety of things you can do in regard to blog promotion. Here are just a few...

Blog Promotion Tips

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Professional PowerPoint Templates

2009-06-23T11:08:00.015-07:00

Large collection of professional PowerPoint Templates for speakers, students and educators. Search for PowerPoint templates using keywords or navigate categories to find templates of interest.

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Starting a New Business?

2009-06-23T11:08:00.013-07:00

Starting a new business?

Choosing a Domain Name and How to Select a Company or Product Name

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Check for Available user Names on Social Sites

2009-06-23T11:08:00.011-07:00

NameChk checks the availability of user names on social networks.

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Creative Podcasting for Businesses

2009-06-23T11:08:00.009-07:00

Podcasting content comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Businesses are finding many different and creative ways of incorporating podcasts into their business strategies and marketing plans.

Here are just some of the various types of content that businesses are turning into podcasts...

Creative Podcasting for Businesses

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Find Royalty Free Sound Effects

2009-06-23T11:08:00.007-07:00

If you purchase a sound effect, be sure that you read the licensing agreement completely. Some agreements may restrict resale of the sound effects or music compilations, and you want to be aware of that.

Where to Find Royalty Free Sound Effects

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/06/23

2009-06-23T11:08:00.005-07:00

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 around the world.

Industry Urges Congress to Revise Small Business Funding Program:- The House Small Business Committee�s Subcommittee on Contracting and Technology recently held a hearing on legislation that would revamp [...]

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UK Small Business News Round-up 2009/06/19

2009-06-23T11:08:00.003-07:00

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:

ISME: Small business ‘being destroyed’ by late payments: The Irish Small & Medium Enterprises Association (ISME) has accused the Government of “dereliction of duty” in the [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

Credit Cards and Small Businesses

2009-06-23T11:08:00.001-07:00

Common small-business wisdom holds that you should separate your personal credit-card expenses from your company credit-card expenses. But will that truly be in your best interest -- no pun intended -- when President Barack Obama signs into law today the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act?

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US Small Business News Round-up - 2009/06/22

2009-06-23T11:07:00.017-07:00

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:

Small Businesses have big impact on health care: There are pundits and politicians who repeat that business owners oppose President Obama’s proposal to give people the choice of [...]

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7 Smart Security Practices For Small Businesses

2009-06-23T11:07:00.015-07:00

1. Protect your personal information. It's valuable.

2. Know who you are dealing with.

3. Use security software that updates automatically.

4. Keep your operating system and Web browser up-to-date and learn about their security features.

5. Keep your passwords safe, secure and strong.

6. Back up important files.

7. Learn what to do in an e�mergency.

7 Smart Security Practices For Small Businesses

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5 Audit Attractors to Watch Out For

2009-06-23T11:07:00.013-07:00

Be careful not to put a target on your tax return.

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What Are Sound Effects?

2009-06-23T11:07:00.011-07:00

Learn the ins and outs of using a sound effect to polish your presentation or podcast.

What Is A Sound Effect?

A sound effect is a ready-made sound for podcasters or producers. Typically, podcasters need to only incorporate the sound into their production for instant success. This can be done with various editors running in a very short amount of time. Sound Effects make the creation of a podcast easier and professional. Sound effects are usually easy to edit and customize using any sound editor, occasionally more sophisticated sound require precise tuning.

Examples of sound effects can be found at Digital Sound Effects

What Are Sound Effects?

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It's Great To Be a Mompreneur

2009-06-23T11:07:00.009-07:00

Yes, it's the hardest thing you'll ever do--but the journey is well worth the effort expended.

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Website Review Webinar - 2

2009-06-23T11:07:00.007-07:00

Due to the overwhelming popularity and success of the previous Website Review Webinar there will be another. Subjects covered include the initial impression created by a website, structure, navigation, communication, SEO setup and more. The Web Critique Webinar will take place: Tuesday June 23rd at 12:00 EST. Sign-up Now!

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Applications I Cannot Live Without

2009-06-23T11:07:00.005-07:00

Applications I Can not Live Without!

FeedForAll

Used daily for updating RSS feeds.

The Bat!

Used hourly for managing email.

FTP Voyager

Used for FTPing up new web design layouts and images.

Dreamweaver

Used for Web Design.

MS Office

Used for correspondents and administrative tasks.

PaintShop Pro

Used for graphic editing and image enhancement.

RecordForAll

Used occasionally for recording audio files for podcasts.

RSS Submit

Used weekly to submit RSS feeds to RSS directories and search engines.

FeedDemon

Used to manage reading of RSS feeds on a regular basis.

GroupMail

Used for sending email newsletters.

PDF995

Used regularly for converting documents to PDFs.

TNT Screen Capture

Used occasionally for capturing screen shots

TopStyle

Used occasionally for making changes to Cascading Style Sheets -CSS

SureThing CD Labler

Used occasionally for designing CD inserts and labels.

FireFox

Used hourly for navigating the web, also use plug-ins for search marketing research.

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WinWeb Helped Over 10,000 Victims Of The �Winweb Security� Malware Virus!

2009-06-23T11:07:00.003-07:00

While WinWeb itself is the biggest victim of the ‘winweb security’ malware, it has responded to over 10,000 partly angry and abusive enquiries and sent out information on how to uninstall the malware each time.
Google ‘winweb’ and you can see why WinWeb.com is still victimized for the criminal and illegal use of it’s trademark. Even [...]

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The Quality-Control Myth

2009-06-23T11:07:00.001-07:00

Use motivated and committed management to maintain the value of your franchise system.

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5 Leadership Questions Every Boss Should Ask

2009-04-07T07:59:00.077-07:00

Your employees need you most when times are tough. Know how to talk to them--whether the news is good or bad.

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[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles]

Take Charge of Your Financial Stability

2009-04-07T07:59:00.075-07:00

Start asking questions, and don't rely on the 'experts' for solutions. Instead, think for yourself.

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[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles]

5 Brand-Busting Mistakes to Avoid

2009-04-07T07:59:00.073-07:00

Engaging in any one of these could sabotage your brand.

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Corporate Twitter

2009-04-07T07:59:00.071-07:00

Internet start-up Twitter is taking a much-anticipated first-step in its quest to parlay its popularity into revenue by offering certain customers an expanded range of services.

The company is preparing to offer commercial accounts in which corporations and other types of businesses pay a fee to receive an enhanced version of Twitter, a free service that allows people to send short, 140-character text messages to their network of friends.

We think there will be opportunities to provide services to commercial entities that help them get even more value out of Twitter. If these services are valuable to companies, we think they may want to pay for them, Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, said in an e-mail sent to Reuters.

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T-Mobile Shakes Up Owner-Operator Model

2009-04-07T07:59:00.069-07:00

Program puts entrepreneurs into ethnic communities with which they're familiar. First up: Latinos.

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Free Home Business Startup Video: Installation Service

2009-04-07T07:59:00.067-07:00

The eighth in the WinWeb series of ‘Free Business Ideas’ on WinWeb’s You Tube Channel. To See More of these business ideas, you can use the free trial login to OnlineOffice.

I hope these videos will help you to make up your mind to start your own business, it does not cost the earth. If providing [...]

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Australia/New Zealand Small Business NEws ROund-up - 2009/04/01

2009-04-07T07:59:00.065-07:00

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:

Anti-laundering laws cause headaches: Small businesses struggling to comply with new anti-money laundering laws.
Cuts for PAYG taxpayers: Small business owners and self-funded retirees will benefit from a [...]

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Technology & E-Commerce � Small Business Quote of the Day

2009-04-07T07:59:00.063-07:00

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained.
�Since the worker has been reduced to a machine, the machine can confront him as a competitor.�
Karl Marx (1818-83) German political & economic philosopher
To view previous quotes of the day, click here
winweb.com - Software and business services online to start and run a small business [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

Twitoria

2009-04-07T07:59:00.061-07:00

How many friends are you really following? Twitoria finds your friends that have nott tweeted in a long time so you can give them the boot!

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Professional PowerPoint Templates

2009-04-07T07:59:00.059-07:00

Large themed collection of professional PowerPoint templates great for professional presentations or educational presentations on any subject!

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Can Twitter Really Help Your Small Business?

2009-04-07T07:59:00.057-07:00

Use Twitter to market your homebased business.

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The Future of Traditional Newspapers Uncertain

2009-04-07T07:59:00.055-07:00

The Christian Science Monitor prints its final edition on Friday, bringing a 100-year run as a daily newspaper to an end but beginning a new era as an online publication.

The Boston-based Monitor announced plans in October to eliminate its daily print edition and become the first national US newspaper to adopt a Web-based strategy.

Like other US dailies, the Monitor had been losing readership and print advertising revenue to online media for years and circulation was hovering around 50,000 by the time the decision was made to shut down the presses.

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Mobile Social Networking Unleashed

2009-04-07T07:59:00.053-07:00

The burgeoning high-tech industry promises opportunity for marketers and app makers.

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Thinking About Buying a Franchise? Visit a Franchise Expo

2009-04-07T07:59:00.051-07:00

If you are seriously considering going into franchising, I urge you to check out one of the many franchise expos held across the country each year. Just make sure to do your homework beforehand so you know the right questions to ask.

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[Source: AllBusiness.com - The Small Business Blog]

US Small Business News Round-up - 2009/04/006

2009-04-07T07:59:00.049-07:00

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:

Finding funding in a tight credit market: Gregory Magarshak needed a $20,000 loan to grow his Web development company Lucky Apps. He got the credit, but not through [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

4 Ways to Boost Business With a Blog

2009-04-07T07:59:00.047-07:00

Share information, interact with customers and boost your brand--blogs are the perfect way to keep you on top of your industry.

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[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles]

Become Versed in Reading Faces

2009-04-07T07:59:00.045-07:00

Facial expressions expert Paul Ekman, Ph.D., reveals how to read the posturing and poker faces commonly seen when doing business.

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[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles]

Ideas � Small Business Quote of the Day

2009-04-07T07:59:00.043-07:00

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained.
�Once the idea of inevitability is accepted the reality of inevitability is created.�
Vandana Shiva (b. 1944) Indian academic, Globalisation: Gandhi and Swadeshi (2000)
To view previous quotes of the day, click here
winweb.com - Software and business services online to start and run a small business [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

Canada Small Business New Round-up - 2009/04/07

2009-04-07T07:59:00.041-07:00

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:

Businesses tap new markets with social media: Twitter, blogs and Facebook are becoming enterprise tools in their own right
Giving car buyers the option to walk: Slumping auto sales put Toronto [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

6 Business Plan Fundamentals

2009-04-07T07:59:00.039-07:00

A downturn is a good time to make sure you've got the fundamentals covered.

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[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles]

UK/Ireland Small Business News Round-up 2009/04/03

2009-04-07T07:59:00.037-07:00

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:

Managing year-end deadlines is critical: As year end approaches for many small businesses, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) warns SMEs to [...]

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India Small Business News Round-up - 2009/04/02

2009-04-07T07:59:00.035-07:00

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:

Channelworld India: Avaya Launches SIP-based Aura for Business..: Avaya is also introducing an enhancement to its flagship portfolio for the small and medium enterprise market. The Avaya IP Office Customer [...]

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[Source: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG]

Trade Policy: The Road Ahead

2009-04-07T07:59:00.033-07:00

Emerging trade policies contain a number of potential land mines that companies will have to watch out for, but Obama appears to be steering things in a positive direction.

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Use the 3 C's of Communication

2009-04-07T07:59:00.031-07:00

Keep your customers and stand out in the crowd by sending customers a message they'll remember.

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[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles]

Voluntary Benefits 101

2009-04-07T07:59:00.029-07:00

As the worker-pay-all model gains momentum, biz owners should learn the pros and cons of voluntary benefits.

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[Source: Entrepreneur.com: Latest Articles]

Customers � Small Business Quote of the Day

2009-04-07T07:59:00.027-07:00

A small business quote of the day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained.
“The customer is never wrong.”
Cesar Ritz (1850-1918) Swiss hotel proprietor, 1908 attrib.
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Add Some Green to Your Inventory

2009-04-07T07:59:00.025-07:00

One store owner says it's a way to offer products and service big-box stores can't compete with. Customers will take notice.

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How to Raise $1 Million in a Year

2009-04-07T07:59:00.023-07:00

A Nevada registered offering program gives entrepreneurs a chance to raise up to $1 million.

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Marketing � Small Business Quote of the Day

2009-04-07T07:59:00.021-07:00

A small business quote of the day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained.
�Not since John D. Rockefeller sent free kerosene lamps to China has the oil industry done anything really outstanding to create a demand for its product.�
Theodore Levitt (1925-2006) US management theorist, ‘Marketing Myopia’, Harvard Business Review (September � October 1975)
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6 Steps to Better Business Solutions

2009-04-07T07:59:00.019-07:00

Learn to think like a business consultant, and turn your experience into expertise.

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4 Differences of Mompreneurs

2009-04-07T07:59:00.017-07:00

Mom biz owners are different from other entrepreneurs in several ways. For one, motherhood inspires them.

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Video SEO Can Change Your Business

2009-04-07T07:59:00.015-07:00

Leverage this new SEO approach for easier rankings and broader visibility.

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The Secret to Changing Your Outlook

2009-04-07T07:59:00.013-07:00

Instead of buying in to the gloom and doom, ask yourself: What's not wrong?

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In This Economy, Everything's (Re)Negotiable

2009-04-07T07:59:00.011-07:00

To ask for new terms on contracts, start when things are still manageable and avoid looking desperate.

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How to Survive the Oprah Effect

2009-04-07T07:59:00.009-07:00

You scored a spot on national TV. Now what? The hard work begins after the cameras stop filming.

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Boost Your Brand

2009-04-07T07:59:00.007-07:00

How to find the perfect pitch person to get your message out

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ABCs of Web 2.0

2009-04-07T07:59:00.005-07:00

Web 2.0 is a perceived transition of the Web to web-based applications. Web 2.0 is the next generation of technology solutions where interactive content is the norm.

There is no agreement on exactly what Web 2.0 means. Depending on who you are speaking with, you may receive different explanations. At its heart, Web 2.0 is about the maturity of the Web. While many refer to Web 2.0 as companies that employ powerful web technologies, the key components of Web 2.0 are said to include: the Web as a platform, collaboration, and syndication.

ABCs of Web 2.0

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What Can Be Published Using RSS Feeds

2009-04-07T07:59:00.003-07:00

With all the vast amounts of information available on the web, it is becoming more and more difficult to sort through and find what you are looking for. RSS significantly lowers the signal-to-noise ratio. RSS has the unique ability to compile information and filter it, so you only see unique and relevant content.

What Can be Published Using RSS Feeds?

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Make the Sale of the Century

2009-04-07T07:59:00.001-07:00

If you can solve clients' problems instead of selling them products, you'll become part of the team--and get rich in the process.

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Google Voice Simplifies Phone Needs

2009-03-24T13:14:00.005-07:00

The search-engine giant's new phone service might not be perfect, but it has potential for entrepreneurs on the go.

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Getting Around Executive Compensation

2009-03-24T13:14:00.003-07:00

Capping executive compensation is unlikely to become a reality, but if it does Independent Contractors are going to pop up every where. Management will simply be sub-contracted out to privately held companies.

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25 Common Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

2009-03-24T13:14:00.001-07:00

Do you have what it takes to get through the recession? Here are the traits that get home based business owners through the hard times.

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Haven't We Learned Our Lessons from the Dotcom Bust?

2009-03-24T13:13:00.021-07:00

Lately, I've been seeing signs of the irrational exuberance of 1999. Internet pioneer and dotcom veteran Scott D. Sullivan Reinhart sat down with me recently to share his views of what went wrong back then and how entrepreneurs can do it better today.

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Need to Register a Fictitious Business Name?

2009-03-24T13:13:00.019-07:00

Probably. The process is simple, the benefits tangible, so make sure you're covered.

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Ideas � Small Business Quote of the Day

2009-03-24T13:13:00.017-07:00

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained
“You are always going to have people who copy things that work.�
Jay S. Walker, US entrepreneur & founder of Priceline.com, ‘It’s a Completely New Way of Buying’, BusinessWeek (Diane Brady; 1999)
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US small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/23

2009-03-24T13:13:00.015-07:00

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:

Recession Challenges Small Businesses: The persistent recession keeps a group of small-business owners worried, but with a glimmer of optimism.
A Town Reborn Faces a New Threat: The recession [...]

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UK/Ireland Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/20

2009-03-24T13:13:00.013-07:00

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:

Banks Unfit for Purpose, says Think Thank: Economic rescue efforts - including quantitative easing - will not work until the fundamental problem that Britain’s banks have [...]

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Technology and E-Commerce � Small Business Quote of the Day

2009-03-24T13:13:00.011-07:00

A small business quote a day keeps you thinking, inspired and entertained
�A new organization of matter is building up: the technosphere or world of material goods and technological devices: or the surrogate world.�
Edward Goldsmith (b. 1928) British ecologist, The Great U-Turn (1988)
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Canada Small Business News Round-up - 2009/03/24

2009-03-24T13:13:00.009-07:00

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:

A small business perspective, an optimistic outlook: Catherine Swift in conversation with Gordon Pitts, with exclusive video
Cultivating a corporate culture: New companies start with a clean slate — the perfect [...]

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Tips To Choosing a Company Name

2009-03-24T13:13:00.007-07:00

Great articles for naming your business:

How to Select a Company or Product Name -

The article has some good advice on how to research names, and what to becareful of.

Here are some tips on Selecting a Domain Name

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All About Small Business

Software Peoples Choice Awards

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New Sound Effects Solutions

Free Business Advice

Beware the 'Shiny Stuff' Seduction

Local Search Practices

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Tips for Creating Powerful PowerPoint Presentations

Tripping Up Wikipedia

Tons of Opportunity in Travel

Market Your Way To the Top

Make Room at the Bar

Advertising � Small Business Quote of the Day

5 Employee Motivation Myths Debunked

5 Great New Web Tools

5 Lifelines for Your Startup

Student Discount Available at Software Industry Conference

The Face of Software Piracy

Social Networking Future

Survey Data

Only 23 Percent Uses the Web

Create RSS | Make RSS Feeds

Time Management Tips

The Cost (and Payoff) of Investing in Social Media

Give Your Online Network a Real-World Foundation

Review of Websites

Top 10 World Business Reads of 2009/06/21

Webmaster Elements

Time Wasted?

The Lowdown on ARC Loans

Tips for Public Speaking and Presenting

Blog Promotion Tips

Professional PowerPoint Templates

Starting a New Business?

Check for Available user Names on Social Sites

Creative Podcasting for Businesses

Find Royalty Free Sound Effects

Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/06/23

UK Small Business News Round-up 2009/06/19

Credit Cards and Small Businesses

US Small Business News Round-up - 2009/06/22

7 Smart Security Practices For Small Businesses

5 Audit Attractors to Watch Out For

What Are Sound Effects?

It's Great To Be a Mompreneur

Website Review Webinar - 2

Applications I Cannot Live Without

WinWeb Helped Over 10,000 Victims Of The �Winweb Security� Malware Virus!

The Quality-Control Myth

5 Leadership Questions Every Boss Should Ask

Take Charge of Your Financial Stability

5 Brand-Busting Mistakes to Avoid

Corporate Twitter

T-Mobile Shakes Up Owner-Operator Model

Free Home Business Startup Video: Installation Service

Australia/New Zealand Small Business NEws ROund-up - 2009/04/01

Technology & E-Commerce � Small Business Quote of the Day

Twitoria

Professional PowerPoint Templates

Can Twitter Really Help Your Small Business?

The Future of Traditional Newspapers Uncertain

Mobile Social Networking Unleashed

Thinking About Buying a Franchise? Visit a Franchise Expo

US Small Business News Round-up - 2009/04/006

4 Ways to Boost Business With a Blog

Become Versed in Reading Faces

Ideas � Small Business Quote of the Day

Canada Small Business New Round-up - 2009/04/07

6 Business Plan Fundamentals

UK/Ireland Small Business News Round-up 2009/04/03

India Small Business News Round-up - 2009/04/02

Trade Policy: The Road Ahead

Use the 3 C's of Communication

Voluntary Benefits 101

Customers � Small Business Quote of the Day

Add Some Green to Your Inventory

How to Raise $1 Million in a Year

Marketing � Small Business Quote of the Day