As the Internet continues to evolve, so does the availability of useful tools for managing your business online as well as the amount of time you spend in front of your computer. Speaking of time, the following is a brief list of tools offered by Google that my company is now using frequently. Slowing but […]
Category Archives: Business Articles
Business Tools, Tips and Resources
Every week I visit dozens if not hundreds of websites depending on my current projects. Here’s a few of the better sites I visited this week that offer advice and business tools to help you succeed: Here are two articles I enjoyed reading this week published by Inc.com: Great No-Cost Software: Free is a lovely […]
Business Advice: Success Tips From SCORE and More
As a SCORE blogger, I often read the articles published by fellow bloggers. Julie Brander over at SCORE’s Women’s Success blog posted these success tips, which I enjoyed reading so I’m passing them along with one of my own: 6 Tips for Success Passion: If you don’t love what you do then you need to […]
Overrated Business Opportunities
A fellow business colleague at Richmond SCORE pointed out an interesting article he found on Yahoo’s “Small Business Answers.” Kelly Spors and Kevin Salwen talk about the 7 Most Overrated Businesses. Here’s excerpts of the story with the link to the full article text: The 7 Most Overrated Businesses By Kelly K. Spors and Kevin […]
Marketing: The Planning Process
Traditionally, now is the time of the year marketing managers begin the planning process for the upcoming year, 2010. And, research shows one trend holds true; companies aggressive with marketing campaigns during and after tough economic times fair far better when the economy recovers. To put it simply, now is an excellent time to gain […]
Virginia Wins: Top States For Business 2009 CNBC
According to an annual CNBC.com study, Virginia squeaked past Texas to win the top state for business. The study measured the states on the criteria states use to sell themselves, weighting those criteria based on how frequently they are cited in state economic development marketing materials. And, this year the states’ sales pitches have changed […]
Small Business: How to Get Your DUNS Number for ARC Loans
ARC Loan Application Processing Info Is your business applying for an ARC Loan? If so, you’ll need a DUNS number. To process applications for SBA’s ARC Loan Program, small businesses need to provide their existing DUNS number or obtain one for their business entity. DUNS numbers are needed to obtain the credit score required for […]
Funding: Good News For Entrepreneurs in Virginia
Lack of capital can stymie an otherwise viable growing small business with excellent growth potential. Hence, the creation of SBA loans to assist small business owners and entrepreneurs with solid business acumen. And, certain banks welcome you at the door. New York-based M&T Bank has purchased eight Richmond, VA, branches of Provident bank, which reportedly […]
Marketing Presentation Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
On Saturday, February 28, 2009, I will be giving a short presentation on marketing at a small business development seminar title, “Starting & Growing a Business in Today’s Economy. The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and SCORE are hosting the event. Details below: Starting & Growing a Business in Today Economy Saturday February 28, 2009 […]
SBA Warns of Fraudulent Letters
SBA Warns of Fraudulent Attempts to Obtain Bank Account Information from Small Businesses AIM Custom Media News: Small Business Association – SBA/Feb. 18, 2009/Press Release/WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a scam alert today to small businesses, warning them not to respond to letters falsely claiming to have been sent by the SBA […]
Weekly Briefing – digital AIM
Website Trends & Tips What we think of as a website has changed. Long gone are “static” brochure like websites with infrequently updated content; replaced by dynamic, automated marketing machines. Read more at Aliza Sherman’s blog, Are Web Sites Obsolete Yet? Static verses Dynamic websites: Website Essentials for Small Business Owners Here’s an article we […]
SCORE Launches Ask an Expert Blog for Business Owners
AIM Custom Media News/SCORE PR/Washington, D.C.—SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” announces the new “SCORE Ask an Expert Blog” at the SCORE Web site, www.score.org. Five SCORE experts offer their tips, insights and answers to questions from entrepreneurs across America. Comments and questions from blog visitors are welcome. The blog Web site address is http://askanexpert.score.org. […]