The Marines recently banned soldiers from using and posting information to social media sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Twitter. This is for 2 reasons. 1. They fear the insecurity of these sites may facilitate malware on government computers 2. Leaking military data. In many situations, for years and years, due to secrecy and strategy issues, m Read More
Sometimes I wonder if it's just me, but I think it's fair to say that a widely-experienced byproduct of social media engagement is social media disengagement. I've encountered it in BBS's, forums, message boards, with IM clients, on MySpace, Facebook, and now, most recently, on Twitter. I was exasperated with FriendFeed before I even gave it a pro Read More
You probably know this trap, you start with good intentions to become healthier, try eating better foods and when you don't lose a lot of weight quickly you stop. Then later you start again. With small business marketing it can be quite easy to fall into this trap. You decide you need to attract more customers so you try a few marketing tactics fo Read More
When considering the advantages of getting your small business online, one key factor is the global reach your product or service can potentially have via the World Wide Web. In the following video from MyOwnBusiness.org, Internet entrepreneur Thomas Mix discusses some of the other advantages when thinking about going online with your company. Read More
In the following episode of Get Connected TV, host AJ Vickery explains some of the basics of setting up a small business computer network in your office. The most important aspect of this installation, Vickery insists, is setting up a system that allows workers to share information and functions within the network and on the Internet without allow Read More
Keeping up with the always-evolving IRS rules and their inherent tax implications can be a harrowing task if you don't know where to look. Read More
This article from Entrepreneurship.com on the top 8 franchise ownership myths may help those considering franchises as an opportunity. Whether you're interested in starting a small business and trying to figure out whether franchise ownership might be the right way to go or evaluating a franchise opportunity that has come across your path, this a Read More
I often read and hear about how selling is, or should be, all about the customer. And I agree. It is mostly about the customer. But it's also all about Read More
"When a customer visits a website, if the site knows well about the visitor and understands the preferences of the person without inquiring about them, and is able to offer relevant information and products, just as a shop assistant might of store they often visit, then there is nothing more efficient for the company or the consumer for that matt Read More
Financial statements are finally explained in plain English! Learn solid accounting principles that will help your small business grow the right way. Read More
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