Comments for Resource Nation Blog - Small Business Articles, Resources and Advice http://www.resourcenation.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:01:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Great Business Start-Up Ideas For Under $5000 by Jeny http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/great-business-start-up-ideas-for-under-5000#comment-1957 Jeny Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:55:02 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=301#comment-1957 This a very informative article. I am sure all those first time entrepreneurs can learn something about this. I think in starting a business it is not just the big capital that is more important but what really matters most is the concept or idea that you have for a business. This a very informative article. I am sure all those first time entrepreneurs can learn something about this. I think in starting a business it is not just the big capital that is more important but what really matters most is the concept or idea that you have for a business.

]]> Comment on Social Media Marketing and the Year of the Contest by Betsy Brottlund http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/social-media-marketing-and-the-year-of-the-contest#comment-1932 Betsy Brottlund Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:36:30 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=198#comment-1932 First step - prize has to be big. Second step - give a reason for contest goers to promote it by engaging your audience to vote. Just giving aware items isn't going to create enthusiasm or excitement. But, if people have to work to get the items (ask friends to vote, etc.), those people will be promoting the contest and you'll have that much more traffic to your site. First step - prize has to be big. Second step - give a reason for contest goers to promote it by engaging your audience to vote. Just giving aware items isn’t going to create enthusiasm or excitement. But, if people have to work to get the items (ask friends to vote, etc.), those people will be promoting the contest and you’ll have that much more traffic to your site.

]]> Comment on Social Media Marketing and the Year of the Contest by William http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/social-media-marketing-and-the-year-of-the-contest#comment-1926 William Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:42:49 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=198#comment-1926 I've been running a social media contest with two chances to win $500 in promotional products. I've only got a few days left, and I haven't had much response (especially on Twitter).. Any ideas? I am really stuck on how to promote it, and nothing I've done has worked. Trying to scramble the last few days here to get some interest. Contest details here: http://blog.powertexgroup.com I’ve been running a social media contest with two chances to win $500 in promotional products. I’ve only got a few days left, and I haven’t had much response (especially on Twitter).. Any ideas?

I am really stuck on how to promote it, and nothing I’ve done has worked. Trying to scramble the last few days here to get some interest.

Contest details here: http://blog.powertexgroup.com

]]> Comment on 24 Fundamental Resources for Online Entrepreneurs by Mohit http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/24-fundamental-resources-for-online-entrepreneurs#comment-1921 Mohit Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:23:15 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=267#comment-1921 I am using Replicon Web Timesheet http://www.replicon.com/ from past year and half. Its one of the best Time Management tool and it can also be used for project time tracking and client billing. I am using Replicon Web Timesheet http://www.replicon.com/ from past year and half. Its one of the best Time Management tool and it can also be used for project time tracking and client billing.

]]> Comment on Top iPhone Applications for Business Professionals by Mike Scoz http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/top-iphone-applications-for-business-professionals#comment-1901 Mike Scoz Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:22:18 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=165#comment-1901 Give fastdue mobile a try- very robust app for small business and freelancers. Its the only app I use everyday- combines several tools like invoicing, expense reports, time sheets and legal agreements into one free app. their Web app, www.fastdue.com is better, but thats to be expected. Still you can get a lot done with the Iphone ver and it syncs all your accounts and documents with the web version. Tech support is pretty good, but there are a few minor bugs, that presumably will get sorted out over time. Best feature is the online legal agreements and accounts section. Give fastdue mobile a try- very robust app for small business and freelancers. Its the only app I use everyday- combines several tools like invoicing, expense reports, time sheets and legal agreements into one free app.
their Web app, http://www.fastdue.com is better, but thats to be expected. Still you can get a lot done with the Iphone ver and it syncs all your accounts and documents with the web version. Tech support is pretty good, but there are a few minor bugs, that presumably will get sorted out over time. Best feature is the online legal agreements and accounts section.

]]> Comment on Internet Advertising: You Don’t Have to Pay for Promotion by Ellen Arndt http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/internet-advertising-you-dont-have-to-pay-for-promotion#comment-1868 Ellen Arndt Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:57:33 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=323#comment-1868 Hi ! I enjoyed reading this article and found it informative and helpful. What would you suggest with advertising a business planning firm - a page like Facebook almost seems inappropriate. Let me know your thoughts! Great article Ellen Arndt Hi ! I enjoyed reading this article and found it informative and helpful. What would you suggest with advertising a business planning firm - a page like Facebook almost seems inappropriate. Let me know your thoughts!
Great article

Ellen Arndt

]]> Comment on The Hidden Sales Thief: Shopping Cart Software by Merrin http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/the-hidden-sales-thief-shopping-cart-software#comment-1863 Merrin Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:39:04 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=313#comment-1863 Great point about simplicity, Joe- I made an online purchase the other day that had about a dozen options when it came to shipping: 2 day ground, 2 day air, different providers....it really makes the customer second guess themselves on the way "out the door." Smart retailers know that online shopping carts are just like physical ones...No one carries an US Weekly around the produce aisle! Great point about simplicity, Joe- I made an online purchase the other day that had about a dozen options when it came to shipping: 2 day ground, 2 day air, different providers….it really makes the customer second guess themselves on the way “out the door.”

Smart retailers know that online shopping carts are just like physical ones…No one carries an US Weekly around the produce aisle!

]]> Comment on Reasons Why the Recession is Actually Good for Businesses by Ellen Arndt http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/reasons-why-the-recession-is-actually-good-for-businesses#comment-1861 Ellen Arndt Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:36:43 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=321#comment-1861 I agree with the competition factor - that's why it's necessary to have a plan for superseding competition and differentiating yourself (your business) from the others. Great advice and commentary! I agree with the competition factor - that’s why it’s necessary to have a plan for superseding competition and differentiating yourself (your business) from the others. Great advice and commentary!

]]> Comment on Reasons Why the Recession is Actually Good for Businesses by knightsbridge business sales http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/reasons-why-the-recession-is-actually-good-for-businesses#comment-1859 knightsbridge business sales Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:47:04 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=321#comment-1859 Actually I get it what I was finding from last few days you have mentioned really good and important things in your blog. Tia Smith Actually I get it what I was finding from last few days you have mentioned really good and important things in your blog.
Tia Smith

]]> Comment on New Study: Is Your Sales Process Sabotaging Company Success? by Ellen Arndt http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/new-study-is-your-sales-process-sabotaging-company-success#comment-1850 Ellen Arndt Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:11:49 +0000 http://www.resourcenation.com/blog/?p=320#comment-1850 I think this an excellent point Merrin - following up on sales prospects is key to ensuring the continued success of a business as well as maintaining a loyal base of customers. Monitoring sales efforts is critical to understanding the efficiency of B2B sales tactics. I think this an excellent point Merrin - following up on sales prospects is key to ensuring the continued success of a business as well as maintaining a loyal base of customers. Monitoring sales efforts is critical to understanding the efficiency of B2B sales tactics.

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