Small Business Resources & Tips

Small Business Telemarketing Tactics to Generate Sales Quickly

2008-07-26T11:24:00.001-07:00

Dan Cavalli, a successful businessman, gives advice on small business marketing strategies that work. For more info visit

A Great Affiliate Opportunity

2008-07-18T22:16:00.000-07:00

Become part of the next eBay style website where you can make money without selling anything. Sign up here to start making 4% commission on your friend referral, 2% on their friend referral, and 1% on your friends friend referral.

This Website lets you add products to the catalog and become a category expert, plus make a percentage of the revenue and advertising on your section of the website. You can also refer a friend and make a percentage of their revenue, plus a friends' friend. Get in while there is still a lot of profit opportunities.

Eric Schmidt of Google at HIMSS

2008-05-28T19:14:00.000-07:00

Eric Schmidt gives the keynote speech at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Annual Conference in Orlando, on February 28, 2008.

Startup Starting Line - Microsoft Small Business

2008-05-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

Whitney Cornell will show you where to find the resources you need to get your startup off and running.

Microsoft Zune Phone CNET

2008-05-17T20:27:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Zune Phone from CNET.

IBM Lenovo Ultra Portable PC versus Mac Book Air Buzz

2008-05-08T13:28:00.000-07:00

Check out the comparison of the IBM Lenovo Ultra Portable PC versus Mac Book Air Buzz

Do It Yourself: Small Business Marketing

2008-05-03T19:52:00.001-07:00

Get Out from Under Your Mortgage Fast

2008-04-10T17:40:00.000-07:00

The housing market and the economy are in a tail spin. As the housing market worsens it drags the economy down. This vicious cycle will continue until the government steps in. This may be too late as families are losing their houses and the equity they have built up. The government is trying to fix this situation. Yes, tax breaks are on the way. The fed is also lowering interest rates. Congress is even coming up with a plan to help out families. Unfortunately, this will take a while.

Bureaucracy is slow and indecisive many debates and speculation will ensue before a plan can be hashed out. Will help come in time for you? Many people have lost their house already. Don't become a statistic. Take control of your situation before you lose your equity nest egg. fast home sale can help you get out from under the financial crisis that many people have found themselves in. They are fast and can assist within days. You won't have to deal with the high cost of a realtor.

ibuyhouses.com buys houses of any size in any location nationwide. Closing is done quickly and they help you every step of the way. Don't lose any more equity or throw away another mortgage payment that might be lost.

Aaron McCormack - Conferencing on Telepresence

2008-04-08T21:33:00.000-07:00

Aaron McCormack - Conferencing on Telepresence

CEO talks about video conferencing

Google's Matt Cuttsand small business owners tips

2008-04-08T20:28:00.000-07:00

Watch Google's Matt Cutts give tips to small business owners and Internet webmaster.

Show your Green, April 22nd, 2008

2008-04-06T18:15:00.000-07:00

Is your business eco-friendly? Want everyone to know? Here are a few ways you can get out the word and show that your small business is green?

1) Get listed in the eco-friendly company directory
2) Calculate your Carbon Footprint
3)Participate in Earth Day festivities

Recycle, Reduce, Reuse!

Gas prices and Small Business

2008-04-03T18:13:00.000-07:00

Gas prices go up again. How can you take advantage of this trend? Eco-Friendly is becoming pocketbook friendly. Try carpooling, taking mass transit, buying in bulk, and sharing costs of gas with other small business owners.

Cut use of gas whenever possible. Any ideas? Let us know.

Small Business Quiz

2008-03-27T18:25:00.000-07:00

1) How many people have you hired and fired?
2) Are you profitable?
3) How many years have you been in business?
4) Is your product eco-friendly?
5) Do you use US products and services or foreign products and services?

The answers to these questions will show whether your intentions are profit-based or people based? No right answers but something to think about.

Ups and Downs: The Stock Market

2008-03-21T18:06:00.000-07:00

Not sure what is going on with the stock market? I don't know either. No one has a crystal ball and will be able to predict the stock markets ups and downs. The only thing I can say is it is going to continue to go down over the long run if the economy and republican's continue to put the US in a recession (or depression?).

My advice is to invest in tangible goods, gold, silver, or something that is not going to disappear with the click of a button. If it is only money on someones computer it could be gone in a flash.

Not to scare anyone but diversify into tangible investment vehicles or rack up debt. Eventually their is going to be a bail out and you will get a clean slate...did I just say that?

Skate Shoes Reveal Young Adult Trends

2008-03-15T17:47:00.000-07:00

The male adolescent and young adult market will be one of a few segments that will be profitable during the coming recession. Understanding their lifestyle will be key in competing for their dollars. Throughout the world, adolescents and young men enter the skating culture. Popular video games, clothing, and equipment provide clues to their needs and desires. One very expressive outlet can be seen by the skate shoes they wear.

The colors and symbols expose needs of affiliation and self concept. Similar designs of Adio skate shoes and the vibrant colors reveal these aspects. Individualism is also evident with custom skate shoes. Aligning strategy with the skating culture can be very profitable when products and services connect with this market segment of skating die hards.

Guy Kawasaki on PowerPoint Presentations

2008-03-15T17:30:00.000-07:00

Former Apple Macintosh chief evangelist Guy Kawasaki, illustrates a simple to remember and truly effective mini-set of rules to conquer PowerPoint an inability to augment the presentation being delivered.

The Mortgage Economy

2008-03-15T17:06:00.000-07:00

The mortgage industry debacle will be felt throughout the economy. Is the strategic posture of your business appropriate to deal with the opportunities and threats in your competitive environment? Since the housing industry is an economic indicator, growth projections will be affected. Furthermore, consumer disposable income will also be affected directly due to their mortgage situation and indirectly as fears of layoffs loom in the future.

Customer lifestyle and market segmentation will be key during this mortgage crisis. Which customers should be focused on and how can they be educated to understand the needs of your products and services. How will competitors jockey for position in your strategic group. Will barriers to entry be affected and how will finances be secured as banks and investment groups struggle to overcome huge losses and the increased cost of money due to the mortgage industry meltdown.

21 Movie Trailer: Make Cash Counting Cards

2008-03-10T16:33:00.000-07:00

Need to make a little cash while you run your small business. Watch this 21 movie trailer and learn the art of counting cards for blackjack. Don't get caught because a hammer to the hand hurts!

5 Business TV Shows You Should Watch

2008-03-04T16:25:00.000-08:00

1) The Apprentice
2) Bosom Buddies
3) American Chopper
4) Cashmere Jungle
5) Designing Women

Do you remember any of your favorite TV shows that included small business owners? Comment away!

Need a Venture Capitalist?

2008-02-27T16:22:00.000-08:00

Listen to Eric Schmidt discuss the future of technology at the National Venture Capital Association's 2006 Annual Meeting.

PBWiki Small Business Edition

2008-02-23T16:19:00.000-08:00

Learn about the new features on the PBWiki Small Business Edition. With forums and user-generated content ruling the Internet, get some info about how you can use a Wiki to your advantage.

Small Business Tips: Mortgage Industry

2008-02-18T16:13:00.000-08:00

Get out of the mortgage industry if you live on the West Coast. With the major dip in the house market you may get fired at anytime. I know four people that have been let go from Mortgage companies.

Your skills can transfer into many other areas including customer relations, project management, or your own online retail business. Don't wait until the bottom falls out of the industry and you are left hold the bag, find something now.

Guy Kawasaki on Club Pros

2008-02-12T16:56:00.000-08:00

Learn about Guy Kawasaki and his business savvy knowledge as he talks about Club Pros. One of the most prolific businessmen of our time offers his take on the business world.

Company Trip Ideas: Water Skiing and Wakeboarding

2008-02-08T19:36:00.000-08:00

Has it been a long work week and you need to let off a little steam? Do you own a boat and like to water ski? Does your company want to rent a boat and have a water sport weekend retreat. Try wake boarding as your next company outing, it is fun and lets you have fun with your employees. Go to your nearest lake or river and enjoy some fun with your co-workers.

Water Sports
BuyWake.com offers a large selection of wakeboards, bindings, wakeskates, wake surfing supplies, wet suits, watches and other accessories. BuyWake.com offers wakeboard and accessories from Billabong, O'Neil, Rip Curl, Helium, and Wakekite.

All orders over $99 get free US shipping. If you want to learn, BuyWake.com offers instructional videos on wakeboarding basics and advanced wakeboarding. Your next business outing would be fun at the lake with a speed boat and a wakeboard.

Save Green with Green Products

2008-02-08T19:33:00.000-08:00

Do you need to save money for your small business's bottom line? Use green products and see if you get a grant or tax write off from the government. Install CFL light bulbs, save energy, and get light for ten times longer. Here are some other green products for small business owners to use to save a little green