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6 Internet Security Best Practices for Small Business Networks

2013 was without a doubt a year of high profiled cyber security scams.  First, there was the massive data security breach of Target that impacted more than 70 million customers. Months later, Neiman Marcus’ computer systems were compromised. The fact is…..security breaches can be quite costly and devastating – especially for small businesses. Here is […]

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How to Turn Your Small Business Website into a Lead Generation Magnet

So you have a well-designed small business website, but is it getting any new leads or sales for you? If your website is not generating new leads, it may be time to add some lead generation magnets to it.   What is Lead Generation?   Lead generation is essentially a technique or form of techniques […]

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How to Create a Small Business Marketing Kit in 3 Simple Steps

A marketing kit is kind of like a portfolio that shows what your company has to offer. This is the time to put your best foot forward as your marketing kit will help to attract new customers, educate current customers, and form new business partnerships – in other words, it’s a big deal. Using a […]

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The 10 Best Online Businesses to Start in 2014

If you’re considering starting your own online business, you might be wondering what would be the most lucrative type of business to start. There are many different types of online businesses out there, each with their own pros and cons. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best online businesses to start in […]

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Seven Low Cost Promotional Items Every Business Should Have in their Marketing Arsenal

Promotional products for your business don’t have to be flashy or expensive. Even in this tough economy, you can still promote your business using some of the following low-cost marketing products. Here are 7 low cost promotional items that small businesses should have in their marketing arsenal: 1. Magnets This is a simple and inexpensive […]

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4 Cheap Ways to Make an Old PC Run Faster

Happy New Year’s Peeps! I must admit that it feels really good to be back. I decided to write up this blog post due to some issues that I experienced over the holiday break with my desktop pc. I’ve had my desktop computer for quite some time (a few years to be exact), and think […]

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Top 5 Benefits of a Home Based Business

Did you know that according to a survey conducted in 2011 in the US a home based business is started every 12 seconds! Isn’t that amazing? Additionally, this same survey indicated that home-based businesses: Bring in revenues of more than 427 billion per year 44% of Home Based Businesses are started for less than $5k […]

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How to Write LinkedIn Messages That People Want to Read

LinkedIn is a great network of professionals and businesses. However, in order to get the most out of LinkedIn you need to network effectively with your peers. One of the awesome resources that LinkedIn offers its users is the ability to send personalized messages to contacts. This feature allows users to read and exchange messages […]

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Best Anti-Virus Programs for Small Business of 2013

Is your small business or personal computers running a bit sluggish lately? Or, are your systems experiencing any or all of the following issues: Slow startup times Files that are missing or corrupt Unusual error messages that pop up out of nowhere – especially in your task bar Random and very frequent restarts If your […]

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