Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T06:23:13.716-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:starting-a-business John Jantsch jjantsch566 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7312650387312015158-918853a19610f3dee7746b55d33ee94b 2009-11-19T17:22:41.322-05:00

How to Win Business By: Paul VenablesThu Nov 19, 2009 at 11:55 AM Paul Venables, 30 Second MBA faculty-member and ad man, on what makes a company succeed and how a leader instills success. I have an ad agency. It does great work. It's a fun place to...

How to Win Business By: Paul VenablesThu Nov 19, 2009 at 11:55 AM Paul Venables, 30 Second MBA faculty-member and ad man, on what makes a company succeed and how a leader instills success. I have an ad agency. It does great work. It's a fun place to... http://www.fastcompany.com/article/how-win-business Dewita Soeharjono dsoeharjono430 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13565492657222116566-3c8fe6b17f5ca860cad1f150a8fb0f53 2009-11-18T13:13:00.676-05:00

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Credit Card Processor (CCP) has available the most comprehensive payment gateway solutions for merchant accounts in Canada available today and in the future with SafePay Gateway. This allows Canadian merchants to accept all major credit cards simply and cost effectively. When you accept credit card with a Canadian merchant account from Credit Card Processor (CCP) and process credit cards with our virtual terminal, you will receive the following benefits: Secure online transactions, lowest transaction costs and reliable service Fast and effective credit card processing services State of the art fraud screening tools and PCI Data Security Set up your SafePay Gateway quickly and simplistically Credit Card Processor (CCP) Advantages: Fully CISP and PCI certified: Hackers beware! Our fraud security screening and protective measures insures credit card information cannot be stolen from your website! Free Quick Click Shopping Cart: Or connect with over 80 certified shopping carts. Recurring Billing: You may bill your customers however you wish. Daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. It´s all up to you. iSpyFraud Protection: Receive utmost protection using ISpyFraud. ISpyFraud provides custom strategies to identify the difference between legitimate shoppers and fraudulent shoplifters. Credit Card Processor (CCP) has the highest quality of customer service and support in the Canadian merchant account credit card processing industry. Customer service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us today at (888) 249-0605 for a free quote and to get started! Apply Now!! http://www.canadamerchantaccount.ca/safepay-gateway.php Satya Patra spatra830 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2391748954018968054-bab57e97678363acd849179443ac20d8 2009-11-18T13:10:05.637-05:00

Credit Card Processor (CCP) provides merchant accounts and credit card processing for Canada, US & International businesses. Set up a pre approved merchant account in as little as 24 hours or less! We also offer Credit Card Terminals / credit card machines and Internet Payment Gateways for your point of sale or online / ecommerce credit card processing merchant needs. Credit Card Processor (CCP) has a complete range of credit card processing merchant services / merchant accounts and understands that offering fast and easy payment methods for electronic credit card merchant account processing options are necessary in Canada for Canadian merchants. A credit card processing merchant account service is necessary for, for example: Point of Sale Retail, restaurant, mail order, telephone order, and internet ecommerce merchants.

Credit Card Processor (CCP) provides merchant accounts and credit card processing for Canada, US & International businesses. Set up a pre approved merchant account in as little as 24 hours or less! We also offer Credit Card Terminals / credit card machines and Internet Payment Gateways for your point of sale or online / ecommerce credit card processing merchant needs. Credit Card Processor (CCP) has a complete range of credit card processing merchant services / merchant accounts and understands that offering fast and easy payment methods for electronic credit card merchant account processing options are necessary in Canada for Canadian merchants. A credit card processing merchant account service is necessary for, for example: Point of Sale Retail, restaurant, mail order, telephone order, and internet ecommerce merchants. http://www.canadamerchantaccount.ca/ Satya Patra spatra830 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16013834825359090125-8089f8f692fb3b6b38b247a0fab647c8 2009-11-19T12:43:59.178-05:00

Dear Dan: The last time I tried to raise prices it was a disaster. Customers revolted. But I’ve cut costs as far as I can, and profits are too thin. How can I raise prices and not lose business? — Once Burned, Price Shy

Dear Dan: The last time I tried to raise prices it was a disaster. Customers revolted. But I’ve cut costs as far as I can, and profits are too thin. How can I raise prices and not lose business? — Once Burned, Price Shy http://blogs.business.com/whatworks/2009/raise-prices/ Daniel Kehrer dkehrer628 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2189712824016984764-36224ea89446eb4428bae5b41d13e35e 2009-11-18T13:44:35.757-05:00

Social media optimization (SMO) is a subset of search engine optimization (SEO). SMO optimizes your business site by advertising through social medial sites, blog sites, online communities,...

Social media optimization (SMO) is a subset of search engine optimization (SEO). SMO optimizes your business site by advertising through social medial sites, blog sites, online communities,... http://compukol.com/blogs/compukol/how-social-media-optimization-benefits-your-business/ Michael Cohn mcohn283 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2278778462330189218-ce0f5fc521dbf54b5902cde958c2cf50 2009-11-15T14:26:24.178-05:00

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes including diverse social, economic and education backgrounds. There is no “guaranteed” path to being a successful entrepreneur but this article suggests there are five traits they generally have in common.

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes including diverse social, economic and education backgrounds. There is no “guaranteed” path to being a successful entrepreneur but this article suggests there are five traits they generally have in common. http://www.andrew-rogerson.com/5-traits-of-a-successful-entrepreneur/ Andrew Rogerson CBI, CBB, CMEA, CSBA arogerson431 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13270353783229995081-aecc378c2aa20202c8ca12cf4bd7fc02 2009-11-18T08:34:28.297-05:00

Business partners Jennifer Scheidle, left, and Christy Baker sit in front of a computer screen with their SmartyRents.com web site called up in their business office in Bakersfield on Monday afternoon.

Business partners Jennifer Scheidle, left, and Christy Baker sit in front of a computer screen with their SmartyRents.com web site called up in their business office in Bakersfield on Monday afternoon. http://www.bakersfield.com/news/business/economy/x1423082390/Moms-launch-Web-site-for-educational-game-rentals Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17571813695010211651-beff0866d65e8c52ce33a8a8fd9ef89e 2009-11-18T08:32:00.726-05:00

A British woman said the device she created to help her battle insomnia as a student is now available for $210 online. Kate Evans, 25, said she designed the Light Sleeper while suffering from insomnia during her...

A British woman said the device she created to help her battle insomnia as a student is now available for $210 online. Kate Evans, 25, said she designed the Light Sleeper while suffering from insomnia during her... http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/11/16/Insomniacs-sleep-invention-goes-public/UPI-81761258401068/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2432632509804538232-9d82557430e26938f044a90dacee6836 2009-11-17T14:17:27.579-05:00

This interview, featured on the Fox Business Center website, features a discussion of the Burger King lawsuit, as well as the type of personality one NEEDS to have as a franchise owner..

This interview, featured on the Fox Business Center website, features a discussion of the Burger King lawsuit, as well as the type of personality one NEEDS to have as a franchise owner.. http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/franchise-business-startups-need-some-serious-help-startingup-.html Joel Libava jlibava813 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6856781978181855688-b9678ecd3b7773f7606f1250941ade2e 2009-11-17T12:32:06.590-05:00

We’re just about to head over to the Streaming Media West conference in San Jose, CA. For the first time in the history of this important conference, everyone will be able to watch parts of the conference live, both here on ReelSEO (below) as well as on Streamingmedia.com, courtesy of livestream. Coverage will start today with the opening keynote from Bill Stone, president of FLO TV at 12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST.

We’re just about to head over to the Streaming Media West conference in San Jose, CA. For the first time in the history of this important conference, everyone will be able to watch parts of the conference live, both here on ReelSEO (below) as well as on Streamingmedia.com, courtesy of livestream. Coverage will start today with the opening keynote from Bill Stone, president of FLO TV at 12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/reelseo/~3/ZHLSYKgVa0s/ John Jantsch jjantsch566 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:445106771079975110-9d53e2eea16de9c9c719f131896a9eb9 2009-11-17T12:18:45.285-05:00

[ Professional Services Sale ... ] Social media has certainly changed marketing, but few people are addressing just how dramatically it’s changed sales. In this interview we hit that subject pretty head on.

[ Professional Services Sale ... ] Social media has certainly changed marketing, but few people are addressing just how dramatically it’s changed sales. In this interview we hit that subject pretty head on. http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/11/17/is-social-media-changing-selling/ John Jantsch jjantsch566 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8883621846134058952-4542fef3140e0a392d35554ae2957567 2009-11-17T08:06:49.400-05:00

Let’s kick off the week on a positive note: innovative startups in the U.S. continue to attract capital from investors, and in turn are doing their part to counter the trend of the rising unemployment rate in the country.

Let’s kick off the week on a positive note: innovative startups in the U.S. continue to attract capital from investors, and in turn are doing their part to counter the trend of the rising unemployment rate in the country. http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/16/funding-evernote-outright-sezmi-millennial-media/ Dane Carlson dcarlson281 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11441710170851723643-923fcc96d04060a6996901cc2ce296f4 2009-11-16T12:36:40.579-05:00

What is the ROI of social media? How do I measure the ROI of social media? Often, when receiving these questions, it's appropriate to quip: "What's the ROI of your phone?" Other times it's not appropriate to respond with such a glib retort.

What is the ROI of social media? How do I measure the ROI of social media? Often, when receiving these questions, it's appropriate to quip: "What's the ROI of your phone?" Other times it's not appropriate to respond with such a glib retort. http://feeds.searchenginewatch.com/~r/sew/~3/1uDxvwVpAGs/3635665 John Jantsch jjantsch566 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:385758168731350226-e18a983e430d3b052e8a92fbfe5c2fea 2009-11-16T15:06:56.763-05:00

This guy really IS an advocate for small business...

This guy really IS an advocate for small business... http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/the-small-business-advocate-radio-program-turns-12-years-old-this-month.html Joel Libava jlibava813 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13677237514693343005-89e9a15b86d2576d58894acdd9d7c8f1 2009-11-13T10:32:06.776-05:00

In a fit of collaboration goodness I would like to gift one set of seven awesome books to the person that most creatively answers the following: I get the biggest return for my business using social media when I [fill in the blank] I’m the only judge and I’m going to pick the answer I like the best. But, here’s what you’ll get if you win.

In a fit of collaboration goodness I would like to gift one set of seven awesome books to the person that most creatively answers the following: I get the biggest return for my business using social media when I [fill in the blank] I’m the only judge and I’m going to pick the answer I like the best. But, here’s what you’ll get if you win. http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/ John Jantsch jjantsch566 1 0 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16225122182957875633-62e7166a628673224958d032356af12e 2009-11-16T12:38:53.667-05:00

Recently, I presented at PubCon on the intersection of social media and PR. The session title was “experts on PR and Twitter,” however the session description went on to discuss a variety of networks. Therefore my interpretation was to speak on the...

Recently, I presented at PubCon on the intersection of social media and PR. The session title was “experts on PR and Twitter,” however the session description went on to discuss a variety of networks. Therefore my interpretation was to speak on the... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/OnlineMarketingSEOBlog/~3/b8QBklF3ev4/ John Jantsch jjantsch566 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3747324739771573753-2935929eaacdece8ee4046e632be34a9 2009-11-16T12:37:17.470-05:00

Episode #177 of Six Pixels of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to. This is an important episode. It is not a standard episode of the Podcast, but something very different. This is a conversation with the...

Episode #177 of Six Pixels of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to. This is an important episode. It is not a standard episode of the Podcast, but something very different. This is a conversation with the... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwistImage/~3/p4eK4pQ_Ifw/ John Jantsch jjantsch566 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10938429178614069277-c56f93cecca96885b8bb9e1024326869 2009-10-29T17:25:19.900-04:00

A classic interpersonal challenge that I often see in brilliant, gifted, successful people is the desire to "add value," especially to other people's great ideas. These leaders are likely to display their brilliance continually by adding their input...

A classic interpersonal challenge that I often see in brilliant, gifted, successful people is the desire to "add value," especially to other people's great ideas. These leaders are likely to display their brilliance continually by adding their input... http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/oct2009/ca20091027_701717.htm Dewita Soeharjono dsoeharjono430 25 25 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14594007631926304429-0d06e0fd8115f4c721a43c72d3eca91e 2009-11-13T13:58:36.640-05:00

The fantasy of people across the political spectrum, ranging from conservatives to progressives, is that the free market will solve the increasingly desperate woes of small businesses and nonprofits. It’s not entirely impossible, but it does...

The fantasy of people across the political spectrum, ranging from conservatives to progressives, is that the free market will solve the increasingly desperate woes of small businesses and nonprofits. It’s not entirely impossible, but it does... http://thecostsavingsguy.com/saving-small-business/ Bruce Judson bjudson427 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4242583516801110756-f4b64a632c24d37aef2ff99adc20c245 2009-11-06T11:54:50.188-05:00

More than half of all U.S. businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that's a mistake. An estimated 6.6 million home-based enterprises provide at least half of their...

More than half of all U.S. businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that's a mistake. An estimated 6.6 million home-based enterprises provide at least half of their... http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/oct2009/sb20091023_263258.htm?campaign_id=rss_smlbz Dewita Soeharjono dsoeharjono430 21 20 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17654161537921137594-282d57dc647f696aafcdea5a4706abc9 2009-11-04T09:03:52.506-05:00

With the national unemployment rate hovering close to 10 percent, countless workers have lost their jobs and been forced to find new ways to earn a living. Similar to the last three recessions, economists have noticed a sharp increase in business startups, especially as many experts predict that the jobs lost during this economic slowdown are unlikely to resurface anytime soon.

With the national unemployment rate hovering close to 10 percent, countless workers have lost their jobs and been forced to find new ways to earn a living. Similar to the last three recessions, economists have noticed a sharp increase in business startups, especially as many experts predict that the jobs lost during this economic slowdown are unlikely to resurface anytime soon. http://www.bizjournals.com/extraedge/consultants/winning_at_work/2009/08/17/column170.html?market=portland Dane Carlson dcarlson281 32 32 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7521240210794861825-0093d5aa4bfcd3af567c343a0c844033 2009-11-13T15:49:16.289-05:00

Some of your neighbors are running pretty successful home-based businesses, and you may not even know it...

Some of your neighbors are running pretty successful home-based businesses, and you may not even know it... http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/11/homebased-businesses-are-no-laughing-matter.html Joel Libava jlibava813 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7383307435686449552-b5a6aabe03f7663471ba0526e1d51657 2009-11-14T13:23:19.663-05:00

Creating your ultimate Facebook fan page is very connected to the success of your business or blog. In business, your fans are your customers. The more fans you have, the more customers you...

Creating your ultimate Facebook fan page is very connected to the success of your business or blog. In business, your fans are your customers. The more fans you have, the more customers you... http://compukol.com/blogs/compukol/creating-the-ultimate-facebook-fan-page-for-your-business/ Michael Cohn mcohn283 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11200553648163622140-73435c7870419acfc9332ce45f24cd38 2009-11-14T09:30:22.364-05:00

Who needs job security? In June 2008, as the recession was moving from bad to worse, Caterina Fake gave up a comfortable, executive-level job at Yahoo! (YHOO) to launch a company. She left California and set up shop in New York City to co-found...

Who needs job security? In June 2008, as the recession was moving from bad to worse, Caterina Fake gave up a comfortable, executive-level job at Yahoo! (YHOO) to launch a company. She left California and set up shop in New York City to co-found... http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_47/b4156046735817.htm?chan=magazine+channel_special+report Dewita Soeharjono dsoeharjono430 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16210877223569589361-1292f04367e0f7992b6d7b13acd97cd2 2009-11-09T10:31:44.059-05:00

Twitter added a new feature recently called Lists. I have to admit, at first I thought this was no big deal. I use desktop twitter clients like TweetDeck and Seesmic Desktop to create groups and lists already, so what’s the big deal.

Twitter added a new feature recently called Lists. I have to admit, at first I thought this was no big deal. I use desktop twitter clients like TweetDeck and Seesmic Desktop to create groups and lists already, so what’s the big deal. http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/blog/2009/11/09/5-reasons-to-use-new-the-twitter-list-feature/ John Jantsch jjantsch566 1 0 1 0