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Why Creativity Is Fundamental to Your Business Success – Professional development – Biznik

ann-marie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:38:43 +0000

In an environment where big box retailers flourish, creativity is central to the survival of any small business. As entrepreneurs or solopreneurs, we must find ways to stay nimble, adaptive, and innovative. Boosting creativity is the answer.

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Don’t Give Up Your Web Site! – Marketing & Sales – Biznik

ann-marie — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:11:27 +0000

You’ve heard by now that your business should have a Facebook Business Page because it’s a tremendous marketing tool, possesses incredible viral marketing capabilities, and offers great features to help you grow your business. With all the great advantages they offer it’s only natural that I’m asked this question often by small business owners… “Can’t I just have a Facebook Business Page and not a web site, don’t they do the same things?” The answer to this is no. Facebook Pages are very beneficial and they’re free but they have their limitations.

Here are 10 important reasons why your Facebook Page should not replace your company’s web site.

Easy & Affordable Membership Website Software

ann-marie — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:42:00 +0000

I’ve been having a look at Wild Apricot which is online membership software for small associations, non-profits, clubs and subscription websites.
Prices start at just $25 per month, and include:

Membership Management

Online membership applications

Member directory

Automated membership renewals

Website Software

Easy website builder

Online communities

Secure access for editing

Event Registration

Event management

Online payments

Online Fundraising

Online donation management

Donation gauge for your website

You can sign up for a FREE TRIAL by clicking here

Facebook 101 for Business: Your Complete Guide

ann-marie — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:01:46 +0000

Facebook 101 for Business: Your Complete Guide
By Mari Smith
Not using Facebook for business yet? Wondering where to start? Already on Facebook, but not sure if you’ve done everything right? Well look no further. Bookmark this article. It will be your comprehensive guide to using Facebook.
By the way, you’re not alone. There are still many business owners and marketers who don’t quite know where to start—they struggle to gain momentum and achieve measurable results from their efforts…
Read the article >>

New Twitter Page Design

ann-marie — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:36:21 +0000

Just uploaded a new background for the FG New Media Twitter account…

Turn WordPress into an online store!

ann-marie — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:47:02 +0000

Market is the revolutionary theme that transforms any standard WordPress install into a fully functional Ecommerce store complete with backend product administration. Sell products online using the WordPress platform.
Click here to view more details

9 Tips for Selecting Your Small Business Website Domain Name – Starting a business – Biznik

ann-marie — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 23:03:51 +0000

9 tips to help you select the perfect domain name for your small business website and help you avoid common pitfalls. Selecting the right domain name can go a long way toward improving your site’s visibility…

>> Read the article here.

Easy Invoicing

ann-marie — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:32:41 +0000

I started using FreshBooks for invoicing this year and I must say I just love the system!
Send, track and collect payments quickly. Great for teams, freelancers and service providers.
Check it out, you can try it for free >>

Reinventing Yourself: One Woman’s Journey | SUCCESS Magazine | What Achievers Read

Administrator — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:44:27 +0000

Kate Curran quit her GE corporate job to find herself and what really mattered.

Kate Curran was an executive for General Electric who seemed to have things pretty well figured out—until she received a rude awakening. Within about six months, both her parents and her brother died…

>> Read the Article: Reinventing Yourself: One Woman’s Journey | SUCCESS Magazine | What Achievers Read.

What a great story!

A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Keywords for Your Business – Marketing & Sales – Biznik

ann-marie — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:42:43 +0000

The first thing you want to do is make a list of your keywords. Take out a sheet of paper and write down:

* the purpose of your website, including your product and/or service (if you have more than one, do this for each)
* words and phrases you think people will use to find your product/service
* the questions you think people will ask about your product/service
* what you think visitors want to accomplish by visiting your website
* the problems your product/services solves
* the needs your product/service meets
* local and geographic phrases people might use when searching for you (city, county, state or other references such as city districts or zip codes)
* information people might search for that pertains to your industry (for example, search phrases that begin with “how to..”) that you can provide on your website (if you provide valuable content, visitors are likely to bookmark and/or share your website, and remember you when they are ready to make a purchase…

Read the rest of the article: A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Keywords for Your Business – Marketing & Sales – Biznik.

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