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Small Business

How to Start a Legitimate Online Business

by Stephanie Mayo on April 17, 2009

There are endless numbers of small business opportunities advertised online. Many of them are get rich quick schemes that just make money for the seller of this type of product. While there are indeed a lot of fantastic claims about making money online, not all claims are just hype. It really is possible to have [...]

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The reality is that 99% of attempts to succeed online fail. While this is sad, the reality is that this doesn’t have to be the result. Startup businesses that treat their online presence as a serious business endeavor know that there needs to be a business plan and that this doesn’t need to be a [...]

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Traffic along the Trail drives the pulse of commerce and consumerism in Southwest Florida , and it has slowed to a crawl. There are the obvious indicators: shuttered restaurants, liquidating big boxes and “out of business ” signs, but there is also pain inside the businesses still open — even some … Sales of household appliances took a 51.7 percent dive, while home furniture, furnishings and equipment — tied closely to movement in real estate — were down 20.15 percent

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Have a news release about your business to share with Southwest Florida ? Send it to business @naplesnews.com and to our Business and Government Content Editor Dave Osborn at djosborn@naplesnews.com. We’ll post these on the Business page at naplesnews.com every day and …

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Additionally, the Legion is concerned that private insurance premiums would be elevated to cover service-connected disabled veterans and their families, especially if the veterans are self – employed or employed in small businesses unable to negotiate more … especially small businesses, would be reluctant to hire veterans with service-connected disabilities due to the negative impact their employment might have on obtaining and financing company health care benefits.

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He’s director of the incubator that’s now called Southwest Florida Enterprise Center. “We’ve leased out about 74 percent of the office space, but only 17 percent of the light industrial and warehouse space,” Scott said, adding: “I’m sure when things ….

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Top 10 Social Networking Sites for Entrepreneurs

by Stephanie Mayo on March 13, 2009

Here are the top 10 social networks for entrepreneurs. Each site attempts to help entrepreneurs succeed through networking and gaining exposure. Entrepreneur Connect PartnerUp StartupNation LinkedIn Biznik Perfect Business Go BIG Network Cofoundr The Funded Young Entrepreneur -Mashable

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There are a lot of sophisticated studies that have identified the way the human eye navigates a web page. Creating a pleasant and easy experience for your website visitor is a powerful way to reduce your site’s bounce rate but there is much more to it than just creating a pretty picture. Unfortunately many small [...]

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Florida Trend – Florida's Source For Business News

by Stephanie Mayo on March 2, 2009

Florida Small Business Weekly Help Guide, News A new product from Florida Trend featuring news for owners, managers and entrepreneurs. What the Stimulus Bill Can Do for You SBA loan program includes some changes that intend to help

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Jay Conrad Levinson

by Stephanie Mayo on February 23, 2009

Well, I am off to hear Jay Conrad Levinson speak tomorrow in Orlando.  Should be interesting.  I will be listening for small business tips to write on when I get back.

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