How to Identify and Make the Most of Your Business's Special Something
August 31, 2005 - by Heather Reimer - How much thought have you given to what's unique about your ebusiness... its competitive edge? Many new web entrepreneurs are in such a hurry to get their site up and running, they breeze past this extremely important question.
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The Ice Cream 'Comb' Story
August 31, 2005 - by Rick Beneteau - It is my sincerest hope that her story will have even a momentary positive impact on you as a human being, a parent, a spouse or even, an entrepreneur.
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Ecommerce, Ecommerce Hosting Considerations
August 30, 2005 - by Eric Lester - Website hosting can be a complex undertaking. Determining how much space you need, how much transfer, finding a reliable host, and getting everything online is no simple task. Add ecommerce to the mix and things become even more complex. This article will deal with some of those additional complications to finding a host for an online store.
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Practical Strategies To Boost Your Ezine Readership
August 29, 2005 - by Jeremy Hershberger - Do you have a fresh ezine ready to start taking subscribers but don't know how to attract them? Maybe you have a list already operating that you want to enhance. There are many practical methods available online that can be applied to either situation, some free and some not.
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To Stress or Not to Stress?
August 29, 2005 - by Lesley Spencer - Today it seems that no matter who we are or what we do, we have more stress in our lives than our parents or grandparents did. There are many factors and demands that cause stress in our lives: things such as demanding careers, relationship conflicts, financial worries, health concerns, parenting challenges, legal issues, fear of the unknown and so many others.
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Average Cost for Ecommerce
August 26, 2005 - by Mike Banks Valentine - There really is not an *average* cost for ecommerce because there are far too many factors to consider in establishing a secure and effective shopping environment and securing ordering information.
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Meet The Future You!
August 25, 2005 - by Stuart Goldsmith - Imagine walking into a room and meeting the 'you' of ten years from now. What will you be wearing? Where will you be living? What will your lifestyle be like? What car will you be driving? Will you be running a business? If so, how successful will you be? What will your net worth be?
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Survey Says
August 25, 2005 - by Jeff Schuman - Do you have a list of e-mail addresses of your customers or prospects? Do you have a list of e-zine subscribers? If you have their permission, send them an e-mail survey to conduct market research.
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A Guide to Refurbished Laptops
August 25, 2005 - by Max Bellamy - While many new laptops can cost thousands of dollars, most refurbished laptop computers usually cost less than a couple of grand, and often less than $500.
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Are You Running Your Online Business On Half Empty?
August 24, 2005 - by Mal Keenan - You MUST put the tactics and strategies recommended into practice, even if it is a little bit at a time. Sometimes you just need to make a start. Most marketing services out there are well worth the cost if put to use.
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How To Upgrade Your PC
August 24, 2005 - by Alex Fir - Before you upgrade your PC hardware it’s best to search all options and ask for advice. Only after this you can go and buy a new component. It’s also useful to check if you really need an upgrade.
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Five Ways To Promote Your Unique Business Identity
August 23, 2005 - by Brett Krkosska - If you haven't yet put a finger on the distinct quality that sets your business apart from your competition, then you need to get busy. You only need one quality. Just one.
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Limited Time Only (Shh! It's A Secret)
August 23, 2005 - by Karon Thackston - Under normal circumstances, you'd shout it from the rooftops. After all, when you have something urgent to say, you want others to know about it, right? But when it comes to “limited time only” offers, lately I've noticed a disturbing trend. Copywriters seem to actually be hiding the phrase! Let me give you some examples.
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Is Your Email Address "Blacklisted?"
August 19, 2005 - by Jim Edwards - If you ever find your email messages don't get through, or if you'd like to head off problems before they occur, the following tips should help.
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Cross-Promoting: Make Friends With Your Competitors
August 19, 2005 - by Jenna Glatzer - My aim was to get my book to the top of Amazon’s best-seller list. With the help of my competitors, the book made it to #4... and I turned into a sentimental goober. I couldn’t believe how many competitors wrote to me to congratulate me or encourage me as the rank went up.
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Naming Your Home Based Business
August 18, 2005 - by Charles Fuchs - What's in a name? In the world of business, a name is everything. Naming your home based business is important, because it is something that you will want your clientele to remember as they associate it with something positive. There is a lot of thought that should go into naming your home based business, because it can have a huge impact on your success.
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How To Turn An Idea Into a Business
August 18, 2005 - by Brett Krkosska - Behind every successful business you'll find at least one great idea. For most people, the definition of a successful business is one which is profitable, and a profitable business is built upon ideas that have been properly researched. Here are some steps you can take to research your idea and turn it into a profitable business.
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How To Write Your First Ebook
August 17, 2005 - by Bryan Quinn - Writing your first ebook may seem like a daunting task. But like many projects, it won't seem so bad when it's broken down into manageable chunks. Not all projects are successful, so don't be too disappointed if your first ebook isn't a best seller. Whatever the outcome of your first ebook, you can at least say 'You did it'.
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Is Drop Shipping a Fact or a Myth?
August 17, 2005 - by Evelyn Lim - There are quite a lot of reasons why information about drop shipping haven’t fully invaded the internet marketing scene. The few sites that promise to teach you about this novel concept are usually full of it. These sites are merely capitalizing on the growing curiosity about the subject, and just want make a quick buck at your expense. But don’t let this discourage you.
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What It Takes To WIN The Marketing Game
August 17, 2005 - by Charlie Cook - Marketing a business is like any game. If you know the rules you are much more likely to w1n. Are you spending your limited time and money on advertising, networking, making calls, mailings, meeting with prospects, yet only achieving middling results?
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Cash in Your Closet How to Get Started Selling Your Own Clothes on Ebay
August 12, 2005 - by Lisa Thompson - What’s that rule again? If you haven’t worn it in six months, get rid of it? If we followed that rule, just about all of us would have a pretty decent pile of clothes that we should be getting rid of right now. What if I told you that you could earn some extra money by selling that clothing on eBay?
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How to Stop Digital Thieves with CGI
August 12, 2005 - by Steve Humphrey - For a product or service with a fairly low price point and a potential for many thousands of sales, this seems ideal. You can quite literally make sales and earn income 24 hours a day. So, what's the problem? If someone uses the ViewSource function of their browser, they can see all your code. If they have even a tiny bit of initiative and skill, they can locate the URL of your download page.
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5 Sure-Fire Tips For Buying A New Computer
August 11, 2005 - by John Lenaghan - So you're thinking of buying a new computer... Where do you start? There are so many brands and models of computers available, and it can all be a little overwhelming when you start to look around. How do you decide what type of computer you need? And perhaps more importantly, how do you decide what the best value is?
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8 Ways To Promote Your Affiliate Products
August 11, 2005 - by Jason Gazaway - You have to exert effort to promote your affiliate products and make yourself ahead of the thousands of other affiliate marketers who are selling the same products in the Internet.
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Fueling the Ideal - Marketing with Articles
August 10, 2005 - by Bonnie Jo Davis - The marketing with articles technique helped turn my dream of working from home full-time into a precious reality that has made a positive impact for both my son and me.
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"About Us" Pages in Small Business Websites
August 10, 2005 - by Mario Sanchez - Your "About Us" page must not only introduce your company to your potential customers, but must do so in a way that it explains, beyond a shadow of a doubt, why they should trust you and your company.
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How To Do a Quick Estimate of Your Self-Employment Taxes
August 09, 2005 - Jan K., The Proofer - Once you become self-employed, either full-time or part-time, you will need to pay self-employment taxes. These taxes are in addition to your federal and state/city income taxes, and represent the deductions an employer would normally take for what is usually called “Social Security” tax (or FICA and Medi-Care taxes). You must self-report and pay these taxes based on your annual net taxable self-employment wages.
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Learn How Install RAM Memory Fast
August 09, 2005 - by Otis Cooper - We,re sure you want both boost your computer's bootup speed as well as improve on the speed in which it operates. Why not take the time to learn how to install more RAM or Random Access Memory in the system unit.
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Don't Use FFA's To Build Your Newsletter Subscriber List
August 05, 2005 - by Dean Phillips - For those of you who aren't familiar with the term, the initials FFA stand for "FREE For All" and my advice would be don't waste your time! FFA's DON'T WORK! Here are some suggestions to help you build your newsletter subscriber list.
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Small Business Debt Collection Law Cheat Sheet
August 05, 2005 - by Joel Walsh - In your small business debt collection laws will eventually become important, as your debt grows and some clients do not pay.
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The Truth About Hiding Your Tracks On The Internet
August 03, 2005 - by Mike Ameye - All those pop up windows claiming that "You're being watched!" or banner ads saying "Your computer is under surveillance!" And all you need to do is buy their product and your computer's visbility will disappear from the Internet. Well, to state the obvious, that's just not true.
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Boomerang Customers - What You Might not Think Brings Them Back
August 03, 2005 - Anne M. Obarski - It was a simple sale that had so much more potential. Maybe she thought I had purchased everything I wanted. So what would make me return to that store? Why would I tell my best friend about the selection? Where else could I buy the same merchandise? When will companies learn the simple technique to bring customers back? And how can they improve those simple communication skills
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Home Business Advertising Is Not An Expense
August 03, 2005 - by Ken Leonard Jr. - Do you cringe at the thought of spending more and more money to advertise your home business, product or service each month? If you can change the way you look at advertising costs and change the way you advertise, your home business will grow beyond your wildest dreams.
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When Your Office Is Home
August 02, 2005 - by Jenna Glatzer - When your office is home, there is no clock to punch, no rush hour drive to get as far away from the madness as possible. No, when you work from home, it's all up to you. You can work as little or as much as you like. Unfortunately, most home-workers fall into the two extremes: those who don't work enough, and those who work too much.
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Can You Really Make Money From Blogging?
August 02, 2005 - by Willie Crawford - One of the questions I see frequently asked on online discussion forums is, "Can You Really Make Money From Blogging?" People want to know if there's some way to profit from the time they spend maintaining their weblogs or personal online journals.
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Can I Write and Print My Own Business Brochures and Business Cards?
August 01, 2005 - by Jan K., The Proofer - If you have a computer and a printer, preferably one that can print in color, then you can make your own brochures and business cards that are very professional-looking.
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