Archive for March, 2009
Thursday, March 19th, 2009
Card Check Creating a Ruckus
The Employee Free Choice Act, more commonly referred to as “card check,” was introduced to Congress earlier this month and has since riled up a heated debate regarding unionization. The bill, which is being backed by President Obama, has been met with strong opposition from many in the small business community. Because of the sensitivity […]
No Comments » - Posted in Business and Politics, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
Consumer Privacy on Business Web Sites
TRUSTe, an independent organization that certifies Web sites to strict privacy standards, recently conducted a survey that found 56 percent of small business owners with Web sites do not have a privacy policy. One-third of small business owners cut and pasted their privacy policies from somewhere else. For consumers, 53 percent of whom said they […]
No Comments » - Posted in Technology, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009
Making Your Online Business Known
The Internet is a vast place, so when this is the market you’re trying to compete in, it can be tough to stand out from the crowd. No matter how unique you think your website may be, when it comes to the Internet, chances are there are many others out there just like you. If […]
No Comments » - Posted in Technology, Tips for Startups by Megan Dorn
Monday, March 16th, 2009
Small Business Tip of the Week: Cold Calling
The mere thought of cold calling makes many people’s stomachs turn. It’s a difficult and nerve-racking experience that takes courage, confidence and thick skin. The reality of it, however, is that if you want business, you’re going to need to go after it yourself.
Preparation is key to successful cold calling. By organizing your thoughts before […]
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Friday, March 13th, 2009
Young Entrepreneurs Society Film
I’ve been hearing a little bit of buzz lately about Tuesday’s release of The Y.E.S. Movie, which was created by the Young Entrepreneurs Society (thus the name). Basically the film chronicles the strategies and insights of 35 young entrepreneurs and experts. According to the film’s Web site, “It’s like having an MBA in a DVD […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Entrepreneurship, Random thoughts by Megan Dorn
Thursday, March 12th, 2009
Smal Business Grants
Small business grants are one source of funding that is often overlooked. Why? Because they aren’t a good fit for everyone and on top of that they can be very hard to come by. For businesses that meet the qualifications, however, grants can be well worth the time and effort it takes to secure them.
Contrary […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Small Business, Financing by Megan Dorn
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
SEO for Blogs: Proven SEO Tips that Will Increase Traffic to Your Blog
This is a guest post by Zeke Camusio, founder of The Outsourcing Company.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is unfortunately something that a lot of bloggers are reluctant to look into. It sounds technical; some even say it’s not worthwhile and that you should focus on posting quality, relevant content. Why should you even consider it? Why […]
3 Comments » - Posted in Technology by Megan Dorn
Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Malls Fight Financial Turmoil
Shopping malls have been a staple in American consumer culture for as long as I can remember. But in the midst of one of the toughest retail climates in decades, many are struggling to maintain their “staple” status. Sales among retail stores, particularly fashion apparel retailers who tend to fill a lot of mall space, […]
