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11 Small-Business Internet Myths Debunked

Lindsay Holloway who writes for Entrepreneur.com had this great article published on another great source for small business info, thestreet.com, Jim Cramer's site.

Over the past decade, Justin Kitch has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs establish a Web presence through his Web site host and creator company, Homestead.com.

Although those clients have made his business possible, he's seen a fair share of entrepreneurs hesitant to embrace the Internet. Their hesitancy comes down to 11 different myths about the Internet -- misunderstandings that are "unfortunately perpetuated by the natural tendencies of small business owners," says Kitch. "They're cautious and conservative; they're afraid of technology and change."

In an effort to educate entrepreneurs, Kitch debunks these 11 myths:

Sage Software Strengthens Ties Between Accountants' Network And Business Partners

When accountants are asked by clients where they can get technology advice, larger firms  may be able to dial to their consulting arm at the other end of the building, but many small firms are left in the lurch. What smaller firms need is a support network to turn to when technology consulting is needed. In support of that effort, Sage Software today announced new program details for resellers in the company's Business Partner Alliance program designed to improve their working partnerships with accountants.

Quote of the Week - Power of Play

"If you aren't playing well, the game isn't as much fun. When that happens I tell myself just to go out and play as I did when I was a kid."  Thomas J. Watson

Free Webinar Emerging 2008 Trends for Distribution Companies

A look at key market shifts that industrial equipment & supply companies need to consider for the rest of 2008

Please join Tom Gale, publisher of Modern Distribution Management (MDM), for his views on what industrial equipment and supplies wholesalers need to consider as they plan for the rest of the year. Tom has produced industry-leading newsletter and online information service MDM since 1992 and researched significant trends across many vertical industries within the wholesale sector. In addition to regularly speaking at many distribution association meetings, Tom has also co-authored "Stand Out From the Competition! Four Pathways to Differentiate Your Wholesale Distribution Company", with Dr. William R. McCleave, Jr., published in 2003 by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors.

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5 Ideas for Benefiting from the 2008 Economy

What the future holds for business in 2008 is anyones guess. One thing is for sure surviving and thriving in 2008 may prove to be a great challenge.

Here are 5 ideas that you can use to ride the wave of change. Focusing on all aspects of your business, maintaining a positive attitude, and inspiring high level of performance from your employees, are some of the keys to success.

Book Review - Bounce - by Barry Moltz

Bounce! by Barry Moltz is about developing confidence—and not just any sort of confidence. It is about developing the kind of true business confidence that always gets you ready for your next great success.

But this is not a book about coming back from failure. 

It is a great book I know you will enjoy.

Quote of the Week - Look To The Future

Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight. Henry R. Luce

Next-Gen Artisans Fuel New Entrepreneurial Economy

“No longer confined to a Main Street store front, tomorrow’s small businesses will increasingly collaborate with big businesses, gain access to big business infrastructure, and take full advantage of a global marketplace,” said Rick Jensen, senior vice president and general manager of Intuit’s small business group. “The next generation of entrepreneurs will be knowledge artisans, yet in many ways look very similar to their pre-industrial age counterparts.”  Reports a Study commissioned by Intuit Corporation.

The fatal flaw for green-tech companies

We all can easily agree that we need to do something to reduce our use and inevitable reliance of fossil fuel.

There is so much buzz about green technology.

But as Michael Kanellos reports for news.com there is a fatal flaw for green-tech companies.

Quote of the Week - Produce a Worthy Product

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.   Henry Ford