The Web and websites are only a little more than a decade old. But before the Web, there was a thriving online community using modems and telephone lines to dial into commercial, pay-by-the-hour online services. Here's a look at those early days and where one company that started in 1988 is today.
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20 Years Online With Business Know-How
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Avoid These Common Pitfalls When Starting A Business
Posted by JohnH under StartupsFrom http://www.smbtrendwire.com 5965 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 11, 2008 12:51 am
Yours truly, Founder of BizSugar, is the featured guest in this Episode of The Small Business Trends Radio. I share a few lessons I've learned from over 17 years of helping small business owners and from starting my own business ventures, and I identify common mistakes that even experienced business owners make and offer tips to help put your bus
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Word of Mouth Marketing: Measurable?
Posted by emd5005 under Online MarketingFrom http://ericadewolf.wordpress.com 5965 days ago
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Can word of mouth marketing be an effective strategy for you?? What exactly is the difference between word of mouth and viral marketing? Is it measurable? Discover the answer to these and more questions in this post!!
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Small-business owners hit with burnout blues
Posted by Fenessy under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://seattletimes.nwsource.com 5966 days ago
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Michigan's economy, like many others, has become increasingly reliant on the business savvy of emerging entrepreneurs stressed by long hours and no guaranteed paycheck.
For an entrepreneur, developing comprehensive business skills while staying sane is no small trick.
Burnout is a major pitfall.
"As that [skill set] is being cultivated
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The High Cost of a 'Free Credit Report'
Posted by ArmadaIG under FinanceFrom http://www.nytimes.com 5966 days ago
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Kris Steele used FreeCreditReport.com check on his credit, but a couple of months later, Mr. Steele noticed the site had been charging his credit card. While he believed he had signed up for a free report, he had actually enrolled in a credit-monitoring service that cost $14.95 a month. He says he never expected that it would cost anything.
Co
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Moms Can Have It All — They Just Can't Do It All
Posted by SmallBizGirl under ResourcesFrom http://www.msnbc.msn.com 5967 days ago
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I'll tell you right now that you'll never get it all done. Your inbox will always have e-mails, you'll always have dirty clothes to wash and your nightstand will always contain unread books.
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Another Advertising Option: Product Placement | SmallBusinessNewz
Posted by SmallBizGirl under MarketingFrom http://www.smallbusinessnewz.com 5967 days ago
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While it's unlikely that you'll get Miley Cyrus or Christian Bale to endorse your small business, you
can aim for local television or blogs for product (or service) placement.
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Flex time can be on small business' side
Posted by SmallBizGirl under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.msnbc.msn.com 5967 days ago
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While it's still pretty much the norm for American workers to mold their lives around their bosses' schedules, many small business owners are giving employees flexible work hours, allowing them to take part in outside activities such as grad school, charitable work or second jobs.
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'Generation V' Defies Traditional Demographics
Posted by ginalee under NewsFrom http://www.marketingcharts.com 5967 days ago
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The online behavior, attitudes and interests of people from all walks of life are blending together online, cutting across generations and traditional demographics and giving rise to a new online group called “Generation Virtual” (Generation V).
Unlike previous generations, Generation V is not defined by age, gender, social class or geography.
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6 Tips For Involving Your Kids in Your Business
Posted by SmallBizGirl under ResourcesFrom http://www.smallbiztrends.com 5967 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 8, 2008 6:54 am
Do you own a business? Do you have kids? Do you want them involved in your business? Do you want them to run it one day? There are certain things you can do to make that transition run smoothly.
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