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Make Money with Social Networking?

Posted on 16-Apr-2008 by torka

If you receive a spam email or other solicitation offering to teach you how to make money fast by exploiting social networking sites, don’t do it. I think it’s a bad idea. Here’s why. Continue reading →

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Are You Marketing Your Small Business Online?

Posted on 01-Oct-2007 by torka

A study shows that over half of small and mid sized businesses don’t participate in online marketing, even if they have a website. Is yours one of them? Continue reading →

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Make the Most of Google Local

Posted on 20-Sep-2007 by torka

If you do most or all of your business locally, you need to maximize your visibility in local search. Here are some techniques to make the most of your opportunity in Google Local. Continue reading →

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What Goes on at Your Website Should Stay at Your Website

Posted on 20-Sep-2007 by torka

Does your business have an online privacy policy? If so, do you mention it prominently on your sales and checkout pages? If your privacy policy is buried deep in your site or — worse yet — you don’t have one at all, you’d better check this out! Continue reading →

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Are you PCI Compliant?

Posted on 31-Jul-2007 by torka

If you accept Visa credit card transactions, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard applies to you. Are you in compliance? Do you know what’s required? It could mean the difference between thriving or going out of business! Continue reading →

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Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em

Posted on 27-Jul-2007 by torka

How do you know whether to embark (or continue) on a program of DIY SEO, and how do you decide when it’s time to call in the experts? Continue reading →

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Four Ways to Make Money Online

Posted on 17-Jul-2007 by torka

It seems to be the perennial question on the small business discussion boards: how can I make money online? Making money online isn’t all that different from making money in the real world. Turns out there are four ways. Do you know what they are? Continue reading →

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Business Marketing: More Than Just Google

Posted on 01-Jul-2007 by torka

Can your business afford to live without Google? What would happen if your search engine rankings disappeared overnight? Continue reading →

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Increase Your Website Revenue — Even If You Don’t Sell Directly Online

Posted on 31-Dec-2006 by torka

With just a few simple steps, you can increase the revenue your web site generates, even if you don’t directly sell any products online. Here’s how… Continue reading →

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Jump Start Your Local Business — Get Online

Posted on 31-Dec-2006 by torka

You may think if your business is strictly local, you don’t need a website. Nothing could be further from the truth. Here’s why… Continue reading →

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