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Where Does Your Strength Come From?
August 24, 2007 - When your ship is sinking who keeps you afloat?
Do You Have Fun With Marketing?
August 09, 2007 - Tell us about your experiences with marketing and which one you actually had fun with.
That Is What Sold Me!
July 30, 2007 - Was it the price, picture or description that brought the mouse to click Bid??
Last One To Go
July 26, 2007 - Are you ready to send your little on into the real world?
How Much Should You Say?
July 11, 2007 - How far should you go in talking about yourself in you business blog?
Any Ideas??
July 11, 2007 - How in the world do you find the right one?
Risky Business
July 02, 2007 - How far are you willing to go??
Sales 101
June 21, 2007 - Needing some tips on making the sale? Take a look.
Help I Need Somebody!
June 13, 2007 - Do you need a hand? One connected to your first employee?
Testify Your Satisfaction
June 05, 2007 - Let those customers speak up for you.
What To Do With The Kids
June 05, 2007 - Summer is here. What do you small business owners do with your kiddos this time of the year?
Why Are You Here?
May 04, 2007 - Tell us what your "why" is!
Check Them Out @www.....
April 25, 2007 - A website could tell them enough to bring em' in.
Tell Me About It
April 24, 2007 - People will talk about you.
Ship It To Me
April 24, 2007 - Make shipping a breeze for your customers
Do You Have A Wish List?
March 30, 2007 - Having a wish list could bring business.
A Little Business On The Side
March 27, 2007 - Here is a long time business along the roadside.
The Business of "Kids"
March 20, 2007 - There are two kinds of kids that can bring on a business.
Are You Care-Full Of Your Customer
March 02, 2007 - A little effort can go a long way.
I Can't See You
February 21, 2007 - If you have a new business you gotta let them know.
Happy Valentines Day!
February 14, 2007 - How do you spend your Valentines Day?
In Pursuit of Your Dreams
February 07, 2007 - This movie can really inspire you.
Questions?
February 01, 2007 - Take care of those online customers and make a sale.
The Good Ole Days
January 26, 2007 - The decor of the past is making a comeback.
A Puppy Could Bring You Business
January 19, 2007 - Help out a cause and bring in a some customers.
What to do with all that extra
January 12, 2007 - Make some money off that clutter.
Christmas is the Happy Holiday
December 21, 2006 - My wish for you this Christmas season!
We're On A Countdown
December 14, 2006 - We have got two more great shops these last few weeks of the season.
Time is Ticking
December 06, 2006 - We have some more great merchants to shop from.
December is Here, Time to Do Some Serious Shopping!
December 01, 2006 - We've got some great small shops to check out.
It's Christmastime, Time To Go Shopping
November 27, 2006 - Do some shopping with small businesses.
Could Your Biz Use a Makeover?
November 27, 2006 - Enter to Win a $25,000 Web Site Makeover from Idea Catchers.
Bring It On Holidays!
November 10, 2006 - Have we got some stores for you!
A Few Inexpensive Marketing Ideas
October 27, 2006 - Have you tried any of these?
Have You Visited Our Forum?
October 24, 2006 - Don't miss out on the forum. You could find the answers you are needing.
It's That Time Of The Year Again
October 10, 2006 - It is the beginning of the holiday season approaching us.
Spot Runner's New Affiliate Program
October 10, 2006 - Spot Runner who offers small busineses affordable television advertising now has an affiliate program.
Treat Them Right
September 28, 2006 - What you put in your employees is what you get out of them.
Leading Advertisers and Agencies Join Click Quality Council to Provide Input into Development of Click Measurement Standards
September 27, 2006 - I thought you might be interested in hearing the press release on standards of pay per click and the fight against click fraud.
Don't Burn Out & Fade Away
September 22, 2006 - Hey you! Small Business Owner! What have you done for yourself lately?
Blog Business Summit
September 18, 2006 - The Blog Business Summit is coming to Seattle, Washington this October 25th through 27th.
Find Your Beginning Live
September 15, 2006 - Ever thought about getting your eBay auctions started from a live auction?
Entrepreneurism is Alive
September 08, 2006 - You are not alone in that desire for your own business
Give A Little
August 31, 2006 - Instead of thinking what you get out of something, think about what you can give. You'll be surprised at what comes around.
The West Coast Franchise Exposition Coming in November
August 30, 2006 - Looking to start your own franchise?
What is your take on Blogging?
August 29, 2006 - Join our forum thread and give us your insight?
Let Your Car Do The Talking
August 23, 2006 - What about a wrap?
You Could Be On The Television
August 21, 2006 - Spot Runner is offering a free television ad campaign. Sign up, you could be the Winner!
The Little Ones Are Worth It
August 18, 2006 - Your children are the reason to pursue that dream.
We're Still Talking With Scott Rauber
August 18, 2006 - Let's finish up with Scott.
Remember Everybody
August 10, 2006 - Is Your Business Handicapped Accessible?
Seminar Here in Houston
August 04, 2006 - Here is an inexpensive seminar for Houston people wanting to start their own business.
U of H Small Business Center has a good lineup
August 02, 2006 - University of Houston Small Business Development Center (UH SBDC)offers many classes for startups.
Something New From Yahoo!
August 02, 2006 - New Enhancement For Yahoo!'s Web Hosting And Business Email Products.
Moving on with Our Interview
July 27, 2006 - You really need this ebook.
Continuation with our Interview with Scott Rauber
July 26, 2006 - Read a little bit more on how he got started.
Interview with Scott Rauber of GetMoreBizNow.com
July 25, 2006 - Meet one of our hard working forum members.
DoubleClick Introduces new Advertising Solution for Publishers of Flash Content
July 24, 2006 - Here is the latest press release from DoubleClick. They have a new technique for your business' advertising.
Need An Idea?
July 12, 2006 - Come check out our new forum that can help you find an answer.
MerchantCircle Partners With Jingle Networks to Provide Local Advertising Opportunities on 1-800-FREE411 Network
July 12, 2006 - MerchantCircle officially announced partnerships with Jingle, operator of the 1-800-FREE411 directory assistance service.
MerchantCircle Partners With Quigo To Provide Local Contextual Advertising Opportunities to Member Merchants
July 12, 2006 - MerchantCircle officially announced partnerships with Quigo, a provider of performance-based advertising solutions for websites.
Want To Get That Invention Out There?
July 07, 2006 - The Yankee Invention Exposition 2006 gives inventors an opportunity.
Happy 4th of July!
July 04, 2006 - Bring on the Independence!
One Step Further
June 28, 2006 - What exactly am I buying and from whom?
Test Drive the 2007 Microsoft Office System
June 27, 2006 - Microsoft wants to show you how you can manage your business with the 2007 Office System. Come take a peek.
New Summer Routine
June 26, 2006 - How is your sanity holding up with a small business and children undr foot this summer?
Hot Banana Software Inc.
June 22, 2006 - Here is a press release from Hot Banana Software. This got my attention because they work with faith-based organizations. So I thought I would send it your way.
Keep Your Eyes Open
June 21, 2006 - Somebody could be marketing your business away!
Mega Marketing Makeover Contest
June 20, 2006 - I just happened to come across this today and I thought I might send it your way.
Lets Hear From You
June 16, 2006 - Is your business your passion?
The 2nd Annual National Veterans Small Business Conference
June 15, 2006 - For you hard working small business veterans...
RedRoller.com Can Cut Some Costs
June 13, 2006 - Here is a new site that does comparisons of multi-carriers to help cut costs for small businesses.
Throw Some Love To Those Customers
June 12, 2006 - What is up with the ethics of businesses?
MerchantCircle Launches First Online Business Network For Connecting Local Businesses to Local Internet Advertising
June 09, 2006 - MerchantCircle.com Delivers Marketing Tools and Advertising Opportunities, Allowing Local Businesses to Effectively Promote Themselves Online
Rock in a New Business
June 07, 2006 - A blast from the past could be what you are looking for.
PowerReviews Makes Announcement
June 07, 2006 - Want to add reviews to your site?
Free Classes
June 06, 2006 - Free-ed.net offers all kinds of free classes.
Summer Opportunities
June 01, 2006 - The summer months with the kids being home could bring some great business opportunities.
Moms Network 2006 "Celebrating Moms Expo"
May 26, 2006 - Here is an exposition for WAHMs coming in October.....could be a great opportunity for your business if you live in Minnesota.
Misconceptions
May 24, 2006 - Think a little before you believe.
Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting Announcement
May 24, 2006 - Microsoft Announces Integrated Services With Industry Leaders and New Features for the Next Version of Microsoft Office Small Business Accounting
Snakes For Sale
May 18, 2006 - You would be amazed at what people are looking to buy.
Moms are worth some bling bling.
May 15, 2006 - A mom should be a millionaire from all the work she does.
Entrepreneur Magazine has a survey for you!
May 09, 2006 - Your business could be featured in Entrepreneur Magazine.
Think Again About That Newsletter
May 08, 2006 - A newsletter might bring you some business.
Information Please
April 28, 2006 - The more details given, the better chance you will make that sale.
DoubleClick Announces Launch Of Dart Adapt For Pulishers
April 25, 2006 - Leading Digital Advertising Solutions Provider Offers Innovative Optimization Solution Designed to Maximize Performance of Online Advertising Campaigns.
Everywhere You Look It Is There
April 12, 2006 - Get some work done at a baseball game.
How About a Flea Market??
April 06, 2006 - Here is a good idea on getting a start.
Where Did You Come From?
March 29, 2006 - Okay, you small business people...which blossom budded your business?
How about a commercial??
March 28, 2006 - Here is some affordable advertising to think about.
Entrepreneur.com holds contest
March 27, 2006 - You could win a team of experts spice up your business.
Looksmart has new updated version of its AdCenter API.
March 24, 2006 -
LookSmart Releases New API for Advertisers, Ad Agencies and Distribution Partners to Increase Use of Its AdCenter
Marketplace Public Radio is Looking For You.
March 21, 2006 - Share your story.
Houston Entrepreneur
March 20, 2006 - Houston Entrepreneur Vickie Milazzo to launch book at Tony’s this Tuesday.
Symantec to Participate in Congressional Subcommittee Hearing on Cyber Security for Small Businesses
March 16, 2006 - Read about Symantec going to sit in hearing for small business online security.
Microsoft Training Cources
March 16, 2006 - Have you checked out the Microsoft Training Seminars online?
I'm stuck with it!
March 15, 2006 - Ever bought something you cannot bring back????
Back From New York
March 09, 2006 - Let me tell you a little about my trip.
Part Six of Interview
February 27, 2006 - Lisa gives advice on marketing.
New Independent Click Fraud Network Gives Advertisers Powerful Weapon in the Battle Against Click Fraud
February 27, 2006 - SAN ANTONIO, Texas – February 27, 2006 – (Search Engine Strategies Conference & Expo) Click Forensics, Inc. today unveiled the industry’s first independent click fraud detection service dedicated to helping companies more accurately monitor their online advertising campaigns for Pay Per Click (PPC) fraud.
Part Five of Interview
February 24, 2006 - Click here for part five of our interview.
Continuation of our Interview
February 20, 2006 - Part Four of our interview with Lisa Spaulding
Here is Part Three of the Interview with Lisa Spaulding
February 15, 2006 - This is the continuation of our interview with the president of Diversified Showcase.
Microsoft Office Live Beta
February 15, 2006 - Just released today.
CWAHM Talk Radio
February 14, 2006 - Click here to check out a jammin small business radio program.
Continuation of WAHM interview
February 10, 2006 - Here is some more great insight from Lisa Spaulding.
Interview With Successful WAHM
February 02, 2006 - Lisa Spaulding is a successful WAHM and moderator on our forum. She started with us in the very beginning and because of all her great posts sharing her experiences, she quickly was asked to be a moderator. Her experiences come from building her three successful online businesses - Diversified Showcase, Crafters Vision and her latest Decorated Diva.
Turn Your Register Tape Over
February 01, 2006 - Have you ever thought about doing some marketing on the back of register tape?
Promo Discount For Web Marketing Seminar
January 30, 2006 - Search Engine Guide offering a promo discount for upcoming seminar.
Free Online Courses From the SBA
January 26, 2006 - Have you ever tried using the free online courses from the SBA.
Mpire’s Free New Research Tool Instantly Shows Sellers How to Make the Most Money From Online Listings
January 25, 2006 - You might want to check this out if you are an eBay seller. Let me know what you think.
Do You Have An Idea?
January 24, 2006 - "Hey, what's the big idea?" Ideas, ideas, ideas....they are the start of many inventions.
Symantec Corp has help for small businesses
January 24, 2006 - Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) announced Symantec Mail Security 8220, an easy-to-deploy appliance that helps small businesses secure their organization from spam and email-based malicious code while ensuring their email remains an effective tool for collaboration and communication.
What Is Your Motivation?
January 19, 2006 - Have you thought to yourself for a minute, what are you doing this for?
Kick Off The New Year With A Hot ebook
January 11, 2006 - Click here to get some education you need to have.
Ecommerce Christmas
December 12, 2005 - This may sound totally corny but I think ecommerce has more of the Christmas spirit at heart.
Selling to Small Businesses
December 06, 2005 - Check this thread for info. on getting results from a survey about selling to small businesses.
Click, Click...Shop, Shop
December 06, 2005 - Christmas is getting here tooooo fast. Get to clicking and finish that shopping.
You Gotta See This!
December 01, 2005 - If you had not noticed, Christmas is not just on the doorstep anymore, it is in the house. I have been doing promotions for our forum members' sites the past couple of weeks to help kick off this holiday shopping season. I have a big one this week.
Let's Keep On Working On That Christmas Shopping
November 15, 2005 - Come check out these three great sites from our forum members and do some Christmas shopping.
Shop, Shop Til You Drop
November 11, 2005 - Okay guys, here are some more forum member's websites to check out so you can scratch a name off the Christmas list.
Time To Go Shopping
November 09, 2005 - To help the small business owners that are regulars at our forum, I plan to feature their small businesses in my opening remarks over the coming weeks. Hopefully this will give these small businesses a boost and give you some possible gift ideas.
Symantec Small Business Webcast – “How to Protect Your Small Business from Hackers”
November 08, 2005 - On Tuesday, November 15 at 9:00 a.m. PST, Symantec will be hosting a webcast entitled “How to Protect Your Small Business from Hackers.”
Worthless Junk or Treasure
November 02, 2005 - "There is a lot of money in junk isn't there?" said the stranger as he walked in the door. "What the heck are you calling junk?" said the store owner with a "Clint Eastwood" squint in his eyes.
Staples Drops Color Copy Prices to 39 Cents
November 01, 2005 - Staples Makes it Easy for Small Businesses to Make a Lasting Impression.
QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Celebrates Customer Success with Sweepstakes
October 25, 2005 - Intuit’s QuickBooks® Enterprise Solutions today announced the QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Customer Sweepstakes.
Symantec Arms Channel and Small Businesses To Protect Information
October 10, 2005 - Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today extended its commitment to educate small businesses and the resellers that support them on best practices for protecting critical information assets.
WAHM
October 06, 2005 - I want to talk to you about a cool thing you WAHMs need to tune into. There is an Internet broadcast just for you called Wahm Talk Radio.
Just Fill A Need
September 15, 2005 - You know, I have read everywhere that a great idea for a business does not have to be some great invention, it just has to fill a need.
QuickBooks Supports American Entrepreneurs with Free Software and Training
September 15, 2005 - Intuit Founder Scott Cook Keynotes ASBDC Silver Anniversary Conference and Pledges Continued Support for American Small Businesses.
Business Challenge: Brand with Ten Grand
September 12, 2005 - What to help the business along? Here is your chance.
You People, You Rock!
September 09, 2005 - Hurricane Katrina has not only totally taken a large city off of the planet but changed many lives everywhere, much less ended many. Houston has really opened up to these people with open arms.
Small Business Book Review
September 09, 2005 - Here is a review of the new business book "Six Disciplines for Excellence: Building Small Businesses That Learn, Lead and Last" by Gary Harpst, co-founder and former CEO of Solomon Software.
September 20 Best Bosses event open to small- and midsize-business leaders
September 07, 2005 - On Tuesday, September 20, Winning Workplaces, a national nonprofit, and FSB: FORTUNE Small Business magazine will present the third annual Best Bosses Awards at the Best Bosses Conference & Celebration in Chicago.
Marketing Seminar
September 01, 2005 - This week I wanted to let you know that through our sister site, Search Engine Guide, will be co-sponsoring our first search engine marketing seminar.
Get Ready!
August 25, 2005 - It's time for Christmas! No, I have not lost my mind (not yet). Think about it, Christmas is just around the corner.
"Everybody Wants Some"
August 17, 2005 - "Everybody wants some, I want some too." A piece of the pie that is. "Some," in this case, meaning a piece of the small business world.
New Worm Protection for Small Business Symantec Customers
August 17, 2005 - As you may have heard, two new worms are currently in the wild and could threaten small business systems. W32.Zotob.E and W32.Esbot.A are new worms that exploit a Microsoft vulnerability (MS05-039) announced last on August 9, 2005.
Symantec offers free SMB Webcast on Phishing
August 05, 2005 - On Tuesday, August 16th Symantec will host a Webcast on “Phishing Protection for Small Business.”
There Grows the Neighborhood
July 21, 2005 - QuickBooks Online Community Develops Into Model Location for Small Businesses to Find Advice and Success.
Small Business Information Security Gaps
July 21, 2005 - Study Finds 56 Percent of Small Businesses Have Experienced at Least One Security Incident in the Past Year.
Free Webcast on Spam Protection for Small Businesses
July 12, 2005 - Symantec Corporation will be offering a free Webcast on “Spam Protection for Small Businesses” on July 19th at 9 a.m. PDT/12 noon EDT.
Expert advice is always welcome—especially if it’s free!
July 12, 2005 - Intuit, the maker of industry-leading QuickBooks business management software, is hosting its fourth “Ask the Expert” forum titled, “Get the Most out of QuickBooks: Maximizing and Analyzing QuickBooks Reports.”
America Rocks!
July 05, 2005 - It's hot out here, it's hot out here, there needs to be an air conditioner in the atmosphere!
Intuit Founder Scott Cook Cites Industry Trends
June 30, 2005 - Hey, sorry this is late but you might want to check this out.
Vacation...All I Ever Wanted!
June 28, 2005 - You're going on a what? How dare you? Who do you think you are? I mean a small business person has no "business" taking a vacation.
Change Isn't Always for the Better
June 21, 2005 - Needless to say, I am not as excited to go there anymore (if ever again). What a shame, I really liked the joint. Why did they have to change something that was (to me) was running like a well oiled machine? The restaurant has been there for years and was always hopping with their old system.
Ingredients to a Great Online Purchase
April 26, 2005 - A full cup of information, two tablespoons of ease, a teaspoon of options thoroughly mixed with lots of great customer service. I didn't even have to pick up a spoon.
Pot Sale
April 19, 2005 - I have read in many articles that say headlines, billboards, email headings, articles and such should be eye catching. Check this out, I was driving north in Houston headed to chaperone a field trip for my daughter's class and I saw this sign that said "Pot Sale."
It's Only Eighty Cents but...
April 12, 2005 - Have you ever bought anything "on sale" and you have that strange feeling after they ring you up that "couldn't be right"?
Write that Will
April 05, 2005 - You have worked hard on your business with blood, sweat, and tears, what happens if you pass away?
Go Out of Business to Increase Sales?
March 29, 2005 - Do you know how to bring in those customers? Go out of business.
Ignoring Customers
March 22, 2005 - Spending money on adverting is wasting money if you are not going to follow it up with good customer service to secure the sale.
Window Shopping for a Coffin
March 15, 2005 - I saw this certain store which caught my attention because the showroom lights were blinding and it was right by the freeway. I looked a little closer and I almost fell out, it was coffins.
Perpetual Marketing
March 08, 2005 - My husband built a website, handed out flyers with the website address, and got business cards printed up with the web address. He went marketing crazy.
Cereality
March 01, 2005 - If a dude selling cereal can make a go of it, why can't you.
Fat Bottomed Blunder
February 22, 2005 - Every business needs to be aware of how the smallest details (music, colors, attitudes) affects their customers.
eBay Rates Go Up
February 15, 2005 - I have read a lot of articles about eBay sellers who are not really happy right now (putting it nicely) because Ebay raised their prices out of the blue.
Business Blogs
February 08, 2005 - Have you considered starting a blog on your website? You might want to give it a shot; it might be the marketing tool you need to get more visits to your site and yes, more sales!
Entrepreneurial Spirit
February 01, 2005 - Do you have that entrepreneur spirit driving you mad but don't know which direction to start in?
Take Your Business Dream off the Shelf
January 25, 2005 - Do you have that dream of your own business sitting on the shelf? Take it off the shelf and blow off the dust.
Talking About Business Plans
January 18, 2005 - Plans help you see what you need to do to market, to whom, cash flow, pricing, what you need to do to profit, break even, what exactly is unique about your business compared to the competition and so much more.
Money to Start A Business
January 11, 2005 - I have checked out sources to help write a business plan and here are a few that I have come up with.
Crazy Business Ideas
January 04, 2005 - Your "crazy" ideas could lead to the launch of a new business, you never know. Think about it and do a little research.
Spend It On Your Employees
December 21, 2004 - If any of you have any money left over in your business, go spend it on your employees or the business so Uncle Sam doesn't get it.
Sources to Help You Start Your Business
December 13, 2004 - Last week, I talked about online courses for small business. Now I want to talk about what sources are at your fingertips outside the home.
Online Classes to Increase Your Business Knowledge
December 07, 2004 - How many of you out there want to start a business but don't know how to start?
After Thanksgiving Shopping
December 01, 2004 - I got enough ads in the mail that probably killed a small tree to make.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2004 - The holidays are officially among us.
Ask Your Customers First
November 16, 2004 - If you are thinking of making changes to your business, be careful of what you are doing. There is nothing worse than fixing something that doesn't need to be fixed. You could lose some valuable customers.
A Plug for Online Businesses
November 09, 2004 - Instead of driving through traffic to get to a crowded store, wait in line and finally after many hours go home exhausted, it's way more appealing to shop online.
Don't Give Up!
November 02, 2004 - You never know what might come your way. There may be an idea in your head right now that could turn into a very successful business venture in the future.
Honesty Makes the Sale
October 26, 2004 - Some of the most successful small businesses are those that thrive off of their reputation of being honest. Keep that in mind even when you are desperate for sales.
Small Business Reality Show
October 19, 2004 - I posted an article this week on a new reality show that does makeovers for small businesses. This got me to thinking about you and me. Does your business need a makeover?
Work from Home Moms
October 12, 2004 - Why do people get the false idea that moms who stay at home don't work. (Being a mom is a fulltime job in itself). To have an at home business too is like having two jobs.
Step Away from Your Business
October 05, 2004 - My friends, you need a break from work and your work needs a break from you. I know you have a lot to do and you'll get to it, it's not going anywhere.
Get Your Business Ready for the Holidays
September 28, 2004 - Is everyone ready for the holidays? Well, get your mark, get ready....go! It's that time of the year again.
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