Filed under March 5th, 2010
Lyle Lovett probably isn’t the easiest connection to make when it comes to considering the traits of highly successful brands, but there’s a lot to learn from this legendary showman. He certainly has some key traits worth emulating…
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Tags: brandi carlile, business advice, business tips, cayamo, emmylou harris, john hiatt, lyle lovett, small business tips
Filed under March 3rd, 2010
How much time do you have remaining before your domain registration expires? Perhaps Rolling Stone’s domain glitch will remind you of why it’s important to be aware of the expiration date.
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Tags: domain lapse, domain registration, domain registration grace period, Newtek, newtek web services, Rolling Stone
Filed under February 24th, 2010
There are many reasons to consider going the custom web design route, especially if you have more complex needs and are willing to invest more resources into the overall process. Take a look at three good reasons to consider custom…
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Tags: custom web design, custom website, Newtek, newtek web services, Small Business, small business owner, unique design needs, web applications, web design, website, website design, website integration
Filed under February 22nd, 2010
According to the FBI, hackers targeting small businesses, non-profits, and other small organizations have attempted to make off with about $100 million in fraudulent transfers so far. It’s getting bad enough that both the feds and the American Banking Association are now advising businesses to use a completely separate PC just to do online banking with.
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Tags: banking trojan, hacker, malware, online security, phishing, security, Small Business, spam
Filed under February 19th, 2010
Where do you get your daily nourishment? What inspires you to continually improve your business? Take a look at these 10 bookmark-worthy spots and help build a comprehensive list fit for any driven small business person.
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Tags: industry news, marketing, Small Business, small business blogs, Social Media, tips, top 10 blogs, trends, tricks
Filed under February 17th, 2010
It’s been said time and time again by just about every social media guru out there. If you adopt ONE form of social media, start a company blog. Launching and maintaining a blog is especially important small business owners, as you’re trying to not only build awareness for company, but also create a deeper connection with your current and potential customers that will hopefully lead to brand loyalty.
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Tags: blogging for business, business blog, customer communication, customer feedback, merchant blog, reasons to launch a blog, Social Media
Filed under February 15th, 2010
Do you have a blog? Ever thought about taking things one step further and making it a steady source of revenue? Whether you built your blog to solidify yourself as an authority, or to drive awareness for your brand, there’s a lot of potential in the world of blogging.
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Tags: blog revenue, blogger tips, blogging, blogging for profit, building a blog following, building a community, how to create revenue with your blog
Filed under February 12th, 2010
Whether you’re providing services to your clients, or are yourself a small business owner, selecting the right merchant processing plan will weigh heavily on 2010 growth. In the interest of narrowing your search options efficiently, we’ve identified five questions you need to ask before selecting your merchant services provider.
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Tags: competitive rates, ecommerce, merchant processing, merchant services, merchant solutions, Newtek, newtek web services, payment gateway, processing fees, Small Business, small business growth, speed of funds, transaction funds, website integration
Filed under February 10th, 2010
In a time of Do-It-Yourself projects, anything is possible – even building your own website. Take a look to see three reasons you should give a DIY website builder a try.
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Tags: DIY, ecommerce, increase sales, Small Business, small business growth, website, website builder
Filed under February 5th, 2010
Maybe I’m just giddy with anticipation about the Oscar season, but I have a feeling that we’re all due for some feel-good news, starring the small business community.
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Tags: Barry Sloane, Newtek, non-bank lender, SBA 7(a) Loan, SBA Loan, Small Business, small business lending, small business recovery