Small Business Articles http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/ A collection of small business marketing and resource articles that have been written by contributing authors that have knowledge and expertise in small business matters. en-us 2007-09-26T21:41:02-06:00 Coping With Frustration While Operating A Home Based Business http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles//010279.html by Kirk Bannerman - Regardless of whether it is online, or offline, operating any type of business will present challenges and periods of frustration. The source of frustration addressed in this article may be all too familiar if you happen... Linda Riley 2007-09-26T21:41:02-06:00 Do You Need A Niche? http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/small_business_issues/010224.html by Jenn Givler - Here are three reasons a target market will help your business operate more effectively.... Small Business Issues Linda Riley 2007-09-21T22:29:59-06:00 A Home Based Business Won't Make You An Overnite Success http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/small_business_issues/010221.html by Kirk Bannerman - Believe it or not, it takes a long time to become an overnite success! Once you have chosen your particular home based business, the two most important things to remember are to stay focused and not... Small Business Issues Linda Riley 2007-09-21T22:12:30-06:00 Moms Going Back to Work for Financial Security http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/small_business_issues/010222.html by Heather Eagar - What are some ways to successfully get you back into the working world? Take a look.... Small Business Issues Linda Riley 2007-09-20T22:17:07-06:00 Why You Should Archive Your Ezines and Newsletters Online http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/marketing/010219.html by Trey Pennewell - As a publisher of ezines and newsletters, you know that customers always want more from your services. One way to provide customers a good service while increasing your search engine rankings is to place your ezine... Marketing Linda Riley 2007-09-20T11:49:19-06:00 Copy write a Sales Letter for your Products and Your Services-Part 1 http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/sales/010217.html by Judy Cullins - If your web site or emails are not attracting buyers, you need this sales letter checklist.... Sales Linda Riley 2007-09-20T11:22:05-06:00 Business Marketing Mistakes: 3 Marketing Mistakes Every Business Manager Makes http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/marketing/010206.html by Terri Langhans - Here are important marketing mistakes that just about every business manager out there makes, along with a recommended fix that will help you attract more business and get better results from your marketing, regardless of how... Marketing Linda Riley 2007-09-19T16:54:45-06:00 What Makes a Good Logo? http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/brandlogo/010202.html by Sharon Housley - A logo is a design, graphical representation, image or symbol that represents a business or organization.... Brand/Logo Linda Riley 2007-09-18T22:17:25-06:00 Find Your Marketing Strength Part 1 http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/marketing/010157.html by Kara Kelso & Anita DeFrank - There are hundreds of different ways to market your business both online and offline. While it's good in the beginning to test out various types of marketing, you'll eventually going to want to... Marketing Linda Riley 2007-09-14T22:43:23-06:00 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Writing an Online Sales Page http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/web_development/010156.html by Alex Edevane - Your sales page is vital to the success of your internet marketing business but how do you get the best results from it and what mistakes should you avoid when writing your sales page?... Web Development Linda Riley 2007-09-14T22:24:53-06:00 Using Ads Metrics To Boost Your Site's Ratings http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/ecommerce/010118.html by Sam Miller - The idea of using ads metrics to boost your site's ratings is nothing new, as this is the very reason that ads metrics were designed and put into use.... Ecommerce Linda Riley 2007-09-13T21:50:42-06:00 Your eBay Lifeblood: Customer Service http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/auctions/010117.html by Charles Hammer - So, you've put up your eBay listings and now it's time to sit back and let the cash flow grow. Sorry, being a successful seller on eBay isn't that easy. Selling merchandise on eBay is a... Auctions Linda Riley 2007-09-13T21:39:41-06:00 Call-Killing Phrases http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/sales/010112.html by Wendy Weiss - Because "How are you?" is so commonly used, how often have you started your introductory calls with this phrase? If you do use this phrase as an opening for your introductory call, please stop immediately. It's... Sales Linda Riley 2007-09-13T18:04:21-06:00 5 Warning Signs of a Scam Business http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles//010115.html by Sandra Stammberger - For years now the rush has been on to mine the Internet and find "gold." Just like miners in the old U.S. west, people flock to the Web hoping to strike it rich. Is it possible?... Linda Riley 2007-09-12T20:49:09-06:00 Are You Chasing Away Your Visitors? http://www.smallbusinessbrief.com/articles/web_development/010113.html by Terri Seymour - To keep your visitors coming back, the main goals of your website are for visitor participation and benefits. Provide an interesting, beneficial and useful website and they will come back.... Web Development Linda Riley 2007-09-12T18:48:23-06:00