1. The first thing to do before choosing any kind of hosting is research. This is the most important factor; it affects the performance of your website, the kind of response it gets, the future of your website everything depends on doing proper research before choosing a plan, and a host. Determine your space requirements, your average expected traffic, the concerned hosts services, packages everything. 2. The second kind of research that...more
When you order business checks online, you can save a lot of time and money. One of the reasons is that the overhead is lower for the company printing your checks.You may even find that the sites offer you additional free and low cost services to help you run your business. This will save you further time and money.There are certain steps you need to take before purchasing your financial documents. By doing your homework before you make your...more
I first wrote for The Virginia Gazette in 1998, the Web rated a giant mystery. Almost 13 years later, it's still a mystery for many small businesses! With the advent of Facebook, Twitter, Google, Digg, and many more sites, getting started with online marketing seems quite daunting. Yet, as customers stream to the Web to research local products and services, visibility for your business online spells success or failure. In the end, online marketing is NOT optional for anyone anymore and you need every one of these 7 keys to succeed, especially in your local market.Pillar #1: A Website You ControlYou must operate with your own website which enables you to make basic changes to it yourself, preferably right through your web browser. Waiting for a "webmaster" to change text or pictures is not a wise use of your money or time. WordPress, an open-source (free) publishing platform, makes an excellent choice for managing and organizing virtually any size website.Pillar #2: Google MapsGoogle now stands alone as the "900 lb. Gorilla" of the online search world. However, most don't realize that "Google Maps" is the most basic component of local online marketing with Google. Get all the...more
I am often asked for my opinion on what a small business should be doing – initially – to establish a reasonably effective online presence. My company, RiaEnjolie, Inc. designs websites for more than seventy unique business categories. Still, my advice remains the same regardless of whom I am...more
As you can see is not that hard to start a successful online business but you need to be patient. This is not a get rich quick scheme, is a business that is going to last you for a long time and if started right is going to bring you a lot of money. Is going to take some time at the beginning but after that you will get results you will be proud...more
In our current business environment, we are surrounded by downsizing, acquisitions and consolidation. Companies are concentrating on cutting costs. One result of downsizing is the loss of intellectual capital that was built for years. The knowledge that terminated employees take with them may erode competitive advantage. The decision to cut jobs is more than an economic or human resource issue. It is a strategic one. Identification of work process that will not be needed in the future organization is vital to the success of any downsizing strategy. This identification effort also helps protect those processes that are key to an organization's future from being affected by downsizing. Strategic thinking and operational implementation must focus on managing the creation, capture, and communication of knowledge. With knowledge management in place, key know-how will remain even if employees leave the company.In this challenging global economy, information technology can help you drive immediate business value and streamline operational costs. "The downturn has created a fantastic opportunity for companies prepared to go out and grab them, and we've decided to invest faster in our...more
When it comes to deciding where to buy land for sale, Arkansas probably isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, there are a number of reasons why you should buy land in what Arkansans call The Natural State. Here are seven:1. The property...more
Do you have a business line of credit set up and ready to use if you need it? If so, great! If not, why not? All businesses should have a line of credit in place, just in case. If you are one of many with the mistaken belief that you dont need a loan...more
Author: Michael AtmaCopyright (c) 2010 Michael AtmaThe first reason is by far the most important, the fact is that many businesses run into financial and operational funding issues due to lack of proper accounting practices. A business accountant can...more
Organising a corporate function can be a stressful ordeal. In general, the 2 most challenging components are selecting a venue and sticking to a budget. For the "amateur" function planner, holding a function at a bar or nightclub is generally an...more
Before you order business checks online, there are a few decisions you need to make. Since you are purchasing financial forms for your business, you have to decide how they will fit into your overall business strategy.What I mean by this is that your...more
Who doesn't want to be successful in business? I don't know one person who wakes up and claims "I want to fail today". So why do many businesses or business systems fail? Whether you are an entrepreneur, an executive, a small business owner or an...more