May 24, 2012

How to Start Your Online Store

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The Web has become a viable retailing medium for small businesses. If you are thinking of starting an online store or an ecommerce storefront, here are some steps to consider when selling on the Web.

How to Choose the Best Affiliate Program

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Joining an affiliate or cost per action (CPA) program is one of the most common ways of earning money on the Web. But how do you know what is the best affiliate program ?

How to Use Twitter for Your Small Business

Kathi Browne, Taking on Twitter book author

For small businesses with no marketing budget, the free microblogging site Twitter can be a powerful means of reaching customers and getting the word out. Learn how your small business can use Twitter.

How to Market and Sell Food Products to Grocery Stores

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Food and food-related products will always be in high demand. But the biggest challenge faced by food entrepreneurs is how to get their products in the grocery shelves. Learn how your food products can be accepted and sold in grocery stores.

Which is Better: An Employee or Entrepreneur?

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Which is better: an entrepreneur or an employee? Which of the two is more rewarding? Less stressful? Less hard work? Learn the advantages and disadvantages to being an employee as well as an entrepreneur.

Sam Franklin: Starting a Business from College Dorm Room

sam franklin, greenvelope.com

Learn about young entrepreneur Sam Franklin and how he started the electronic invitation business Greenvelope.com from his college dorm room.

10 Unique and Creative Business Ideas

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Business ideas can come from everywhere. It can come from observing other people – what they like and what they need — that are not currently being addressed in the marketplace. Here are some interesting and creative business ideas for a small or home-based business entrepreneur.

Square: Making it Easy to Accept Credit Card Payments

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Square allows you to collect credit card payments through your mobile phone and iPad devices. The company is shaping up as a viable alternative for small businesses, with its ease of use and friendlier fee structure. Learn whether Square is a good option for you.

How to Grow Your Business During Economic Uncertainty

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Recession may be over, but times remain challenging, especially for small businesses. To survive these uncertain times, here are some strategies to consider to grow your business.

What to Say on Twitter, Facebook and Other Social Media Sites?

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This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Social Media Marketing Tips

When it comes to social media, one of the first questions asked by home business entrepreneurs is: “What will I say on Twitter or Facebook? How will I use these social media sites?” Hint: it’s not conversations, but quality content.

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