Newsletter Archive: 2005

RSS And Blogs In Search Marketing
Blogs, blogging, bloggers, and RSS feeds may sound like a bunch of nerdy buzzwords, but they can be the means to driving search-related traffic to one's site. Several speakers discussed the potential impact of blogs and RSS feeds on search marketing. Jason Lee Miller from WebProNews took in the session at SES Chicago...

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/1207.html
12.07.05
The Brave New World Of RSS And Blog Ads
While at the Syndate Conference in San Francisco, iEntry Inc. CEO Rich Ord shoots back his notes, which I have (hopefully) transcribed and expanded on correctly. Wish me luck.

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12.14.05
Creating Your Small Business Disaster Plan
I'm a recent Hurricane Rita evacuee and survived the evacuation and the ensuing hurricane. Running from a hurricane isn't something I've ever had to do before, nor is it something I'd ever like to do again.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/1109.html
11.09.05
What Do You Look For When Tracking Your Visitors?
Many online entrepreneurs are increasingly realizing that tracking & analysing their traffic can make all the difference for their business. In simple terms, trying to market your business online without tracking your visitor is like trying to drive a car in total darkness.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/1102.html
11.02.05
Absolutely The Best Way To Monitor Servers
bello network monitoring service makes it easy and affordable to detect network and website failures early, minimizing downtime and avoiding economic impact.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/1026.html
10.26.05
Entrepreneur Exchange
Entrepreneurship is the discipline of starting a company in absence of resources. Last Saturday the Entrepreneur Exchange opened, a renewable resource (wiki) for entrepreneurs.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/1012.html
10.12.05
Effortless Marketing: Create Your Marketing BLING
For many burgeoning entrepreneurs, the "M" word can be an unexpected stop gate to the realization of their potential for success.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/1005.html
10.05.05
Are you the next BIG Internet success story?
If you have ever wanted to start your own online business -- boost your existing business online or offline -- or you are simply open to any ideas that can result in financial freedom -- then I strongly encourage you to attend this live online workshop

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/1004.html
10.04.05
How To Choose A Legal Structure For Your Business
Whether you are starting a small business from your home or opening a new, large operation, you will need to decide which business structure is better suited to you and your company's needs.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0914.html
09.14.05
Does Your Shopping Cart Do This?
Volusion ecommerce software is ready-to-use right from the start. You can accept orders almost immediately, and customize your site continually thereafter. Take a look some of the amazing features

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0913.html
09.13.05
Business Entities – What Are The Choices?
When you decide to start your own business, one of the most important decisions you will make is determining which business entity is right for your business. This decision will have a huge impact on how the business is operated, how taxes are paid, and your personal liability.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0907.html
09.07.05
The First True Alternative to Adobe Acrobat
Nitro PDF Professional is an affordable, fully-featured PDF creation and editing product. For just $99, Nitro PDF Professional gives you full control over PDF documents, including commenting, form-filling and authoring, digital signatures, text editing, one-click creation from Microsoft® Office and more. Nitro PDF Professional is the first true alternative to Adobe® Acrobat® for people who want to use PDF.

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08.31.05
Intro To Project Management For Entrepreneurs
One of the greatest benefits of projects in an organisational context is their ability and effectiveness in the achievement of goals.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0824.html
08.24.05
Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks
When I'm not running my own business, writing articles about business, speaking to groups and organizations about business, or consulting with companies who want my advice about the running of their business, I teach a weekly class on the subject of (care to guess?) starting and running a business.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0817.html
08.17.05
Blogging As A Business
Note to Evan Williams: congrats on getting the funding for Odeo. For the rest of you, he's building a podcasting tool to start with.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0812.html
08.12.05
The Do's And Dont's Of Content Optimization - SES
In a quite informative session at the Search Engine Strategies Conference, Heather Lloyd-Martin, director of search strategies for WebSourced Inc., and Jill Whalen, owner of HighRankings.com, dealt with one of the most fundamental, but perhaps most important aspect of the search engine industry: producing web copy that it is appealing to your target audience while at the same time being search engine friendly.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0810.html
08.10.05
10 Secrets To Get Your News Release Noticed
It's difficult enough running the day-to-day aspects of any online or brick & mortar business, let alone trying to drum up new business as you go. But even if you have additional staff helping to get the word out about your products and services...

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0727.html
07.27.05
For Entrepreneurs A Simple IRA May Be Best
Q: I own a small decorating business and I'll be the first to admit that I don't know anything about taxes or retirement plans. I'd like to set up a 401(k) or an IRA or some other kind of retirement plan for me and my three employees...

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0725.html
07.25.05
Franchises: How To Find The Best Franchise
If you are looking for a franchise opportunity, the choice is mind boggling. There are literally hundreds if not thousands of different types of franchise available for you to invest in, with the same variety in cost. Each have their own benefits and usually the more you pay the more potential to earn. You obviously want to select a profitable business venture so it is important that you thoroughly research.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0720.html
07.20.05
New System Automatically Answers 80% of Customer Emails
Our system automatically answers 80% of customer emails and simplifies many customer support tasks. HostedSupport.com is a leading provider of affordable customer support automation for the growing business.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0715.html
07.15.05
Making Your Online Testimonials More Believable
Here's ten POWERFUL ideas to use as a guide when dealing with testimonials. 1. PICTURES Ask people if they would e-mail a picture with their testimonial. If they don't have one scanned you could have them send their picture by mail and you could scan it.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0713.html
07.13.05
Overcoming Your Biggest Competitor
Before you read any further in this article, I'd like you to take a moment and write down who your biggest competition is. OK, got it? I'm going to go out on a limb here and tell you that no matter what company you wrote down, you're wrong.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0629.html
06.29.05
Entrepreneur's Lab - Test Your Market Before Investing
"Entrepreneurial Laboratory" is what the Internet has transformed into during the last ten years. Amazingly, the year was 1993 when Marc Andreasen launched the first ever "point & click" Internet browser called Mosaic at a trusting world.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0622.html
06.22.05
Top Rated Customer Support Tool: Download Today
First your customer clicks on a "Help" button on your website to access your ezSupport-powered customer support window. Next the customer support pop-up window appears. Finally depending on your customer's need, they select from the "self-help" and escalation support features.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0615.html
06.15.05
How An Entrepreneur's Choices Define First Impressions
The mechanics' flyer used all the key words to convince me to take my car there. The two brothers who owned and operated this small repair shop for imported automobiles were factory trained, offered advance appointments and only used brand name parts. Why was I dragging my feet?

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0610.html
06.10.05
Lock in a Low Rate with Thrifty Smartbiz
Every Smart Biz Account holder is automatically qualified to sign up for our Blue Chip Express Rental Program®…FREE. Use your private Blue Chip number each time you book and we'll have all your paperwork already done by the time you roll in.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0606.html
06.06.05
Start Thinking Strategically About Your Business
"You've got to think about the big things while you're doing the small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction." - Alvin Toffler While we all know it is important to plan for the future, very few businesses actually do.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0525.html
05.25.05
Software for Generating More Traffic and Sales
GENERATE MORE TRAFFIC & PROFIT. MagicSubscriber reduces the amount of time and money you need to get more customers and sales. It automatically captures your visitors email addresses without them having to fill out a form.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0520.html
05.20.05
7 Ways To Cut Loose From Old Sales Thinking
Sooner or later, we all backslide into old ways of thinking about selling that lead us down the wrong path with potential clients. A few weeks ago, I had a phone conversation with Julie, who has been struggling with the old-style selling methods that her manager insists

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0518.html
05.18.05
Effective Tool For Managing Your Customer Support
First your customer clicks on a "Help" button on your website to access your ezSupport-powered customer support window. Next the customer support pop-up window appears. Finally depending on your customer's need, they select from the "self-help" and escalation support features.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0516.html
05.16.05
A Penny For... Carnival Of The Capitalists
This week sees an inquisitive approach for the travelling business show, recognized by one and all as Carnival of the Capitalists makes a visit to Todd's great business blog known as A Penny For...

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0511.html
05.11.05
Make Your Shopping Cart Search Engine Friendly
SMART-SHOP works for you. Whether you’re just starting out on the web or are already managing an existing web site. SMART-SHOP is an e-commerce shopping cart solution that was designed with search engine optimization in mind to increase your sales.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0503.html
05.03.05
Entrepreneurship Alive And Well In The US
The entrepreneurial spirit alive and well in the U.S., according to findings from a new nationwide study, revealing that 47% of U.S. adults have taken initial steps toward starting their own business or supplementing their income.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0425.html
04.25.05
Small Business Postage Solutions
You manage, run, market and grow your small business with your own two hands - and even your own finances. Time and money are essential, cost and convenience are critical. Eliminate the need to ever have to go to the Post Office again - and help your business look more professional at the same time.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0420.html
04.20.05
Marketing Automation For Small Businesses And Web Entrepreneurs
Many Internet marketers wonder how they spend less time marketing their website so they can focus on delighting their clients and developing better marketing strategies to improve sales.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0413.html
04.13.05
Times Are Changing For Female Entrepreneurs
Although the definition of an entrepreneur, "One who undertakes to conduct an enterprise assuming full control and risk." is not gender specific, it is no wonder that most entrepreneurs are men.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0330.html
03.30.05
The New Paradigm For Entrepreneurial Success
When conducted in a proper way, turning people into entrepreneurs improves a country's economic situation and aids sustainable progress. However, transition to become an entrepreneur is not that aspiring to all. Risks and uncertainties involved in starting a new business coupled with stagnant economy discourage people to step up the plate and take a swing.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0323.html
03.23.05
Entrepreneurship: What Does It REALLY Mean?
The governments around the world are starting to realize that in order to sustain progress and improve a country's economy, the people have to be encouraged and trained to think out-of-the-box and be constantly developing innovative products and services. The once feasible ways of doing business are no longer guarantees for future economic success!

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0309.html
03.09.05
Create Your Entrepreneur Dream Team
I hear it all the time. "What should I do about . . .?" As a business owner you're faced with the daunting task of making all the decisions that affect your business.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0228.html
02.28.05
Differentiation -- Smart Marketing Strategies For The Solo Entrepreneur
Are you ever frustrated or hesitant when you talk to prospective customers because you can't readily explain why they should come to you rather than go to your competitors?

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0223.html
02.23.05
Why Good PR Warrants Your Attention
Because good public relations can alter individual perception and lead to changed behaviors among key outside audiences. And that can help business, non-profit and association managers achieve their managerial objectives.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0216.html
02.16.05
The Top 4 Ways To Profit From The Hidden Revenue In Your Blog
Most webmasters and online business owners know that a blog can bring you additional revenue from advertising, and more traffic from search engines. Then there's the additional benefit of having a great way to spark productive dialogue between you and your prospects.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0209.html
02.09.05
When Do I Need To Hire A Business Plan Consultant
So why is something that is so important to the launch of a new venture so difficult to write? Good question! In this article I will try to address when you should go out and hire a business plan writer versus taking on the task yourself.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0126.html
01.26.05
Create and View Advanced Reports on Your Website Visitors
Analyze web site visitors behavior and get complete site statistics. Hierarchical reports with interactive navigation, charts, open database format. View statistics...

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0121.html
01.21.05
Which Type Of Fear Might Be Holding You Back From Success In Business
Good ideas are literally "a dime a dozen". Individuals conceptualize revolutionary new products and new services with each passing minute of each day. Although there is such a steady stream of ideas that can be marketed successfully and developed into a lucrative business, there are actually few new businesses that make it past the "initial stages" into actual existence.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0119.html
01.19.05
One Click Web Conferencing
Linktivity MeetNow is an easy and affordable Web conferencing hosted service for instantly showing a live view of your PC screen to anyone you choose. You can demo software, review documents, make presentations, or go over spreadsheets as easily as if you were sitting side-by-side.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0117.html
01.17.05
Which Type Of Fear Might Be Holding You Back From Success In Business
Good ideas are literally "a dime a dozen". Individuals conceptualize revolutionary new products and new services with each passing minute of each day. Although there is such a steady stream of ideas that can be marketed successfully and developed into a lucrative business, there are actually few new businesses that make it past the "initial stages" into actual existence.

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0112.html
01.12.05
Powerful Considerations Before Starting Your Own Business
What does it take to start your own business? To many, the thought of starting your own business may be too daunting that you give up before you even start. Let's analyze what a typical start-up needs:

http://archive.ent.smallbusinessnewz.com/2005/0105.html
01.05.05