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Monday, July 13, 2009

Small and Home Business Blog Carnival - July 2009

Welcome to the July 13, 2009 edition of small and home business carnival.

business

Anya Portnik presents Finding new client information, video 3 of 3 posted at Gavin Ingham.

Billeater presents Incorporate as an LLC, S-Corp or C-Corp posted at Billeater.

Ben presents Start a Side Business in the Lazy Days of Summer posted at Money Smart Life.

Bobby Leong presents How To Find New Leads for Businesses posted at Internet Marketing Solutions.

Steve Patterson presents VistaPrint, As Easy as 1-2-3 posted at VistaPrint - 250 Free Business Cards, saying, "Nothing beats 250 free business cards from VistaPrint to network your way to more revenue and profits."

Fiona Lohrenz presents Guidelines For Preparing A Day Care Safety Statement posted at Child Care Only.

00FF00 presents Interview with Tom Lawton, inventor of the Firewinder posted at ooffoo, saying, "Ooffoo presents their interview with Tom Lawton, inventor of innovative wind-powered outdoor light, the Firewinder. Tom shares his tips on being an inventor, tells us what he's working on next (hint: eco fireworks???) and offers his perspective on nuclear energy, eating meat and humanity's chances of survival!"

Randy Cantrell presents Effort & Focus (And Their Enemies) posted at Bula! Life Is Good.

Catherine VanWetter presents To the Heart of the Matter - Inner Peace Tip: Overwhelmed and Overworked posted at To The Heart of the Matter, saying, "Isn’t it amazing that with all of the technological advances such as cell phones, faster running computers, the Internet, texting, I-phones, etc that all of this is actually causing us more stress rather than relieving it. So what’s a person to do?"

Peter cantelo presents How To Lose a Customer *Guaranteed* posted at vivavi.co.uk.

brian young presents How Retail Security Should Keep Your Business Safe posted at Retail Security Products.

GeekMBA360 presents It's a lie: the owner went to Hawaii posted at GeekMBA360.

Entrenova presents Business succes - Lessons to learn (1) posted at EntreNova.

Shawn M. Driscoll presents It's Time to Kick Mediocrity to the Curb posted at Shawn Driscoll.

Meaghan Montrose presents 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Home Business posted at Colleen Palat.

Kevin Blaikie presents Make money working from the comfort of your own home! posted at How To Make money working from the comfort of your own home!

Welly Mulia presents Ultimate Footer Ad Review (Case Study Inside…) posted at Internet Business Make Money Online With Welly Mulia.

Kevin Blank presents Should I Buy an Existing Business posted at Integrity First Associates, Inc Blog, saying, "Maybe you should buy an existing business instead of starting one"

Mariano DiFabio presents Does Your Business Really Need Social Media? 10 Questions to Ask posted at The Web and You, saying, "Are you considering social media for your business but aren't really sure where to begin? Here are 10 questions that every business should ask before taking the plunge and developing a plan."

Ben Randle presents A Buyers guide to Security Camera Systems posted at Home Security Guru, saying, "Protecting your home business is vital. The application of CCTV security has not changed very much over the past years, but on the other hand, the tools and equipment have changed significantly. Surveillance cameras have become smaller, cheaper and better, but the major breakthrough has been in the recording equipment."

freelance advice

Simon Stapleton presents How To Leave a Permanent Job to Become a Freelancer posted at Career & Personal Development for CIOs, Technical Professionals and Self-Professed Geeks, saying, "Leaving the safety and stability of a permanent job is a daunting task. Thousands (like You?) don’t chase their dream of being their own boss every day because they just don’t know how to make that leap of faith and hand in that resignation letter that’s gathering dust in their minds!"

Emilio Guarino presents Legitimate Ways to Make Quick Money on Craigslist: The No Overhead Moving Company posted at Big Fiddlin' Time, saying, "Part of a series I'm writing, devoted to money making ideas that payoff quickly, and are easy enough for most people to do."

Alisha Harmann presents The Healthy Living Guide for Web Workers: 50+ Resources posted at Nursing Online Degree.

Thursday Bram presents Do You Track Your Time? posted at thursdaybram.com.

Carole DeJarnatt presents Presentation is Important When Selling Free Range Eggs posted at Fowl Visions.

Angela Dion presents Economy Woes and Don'ts posted at Write Words.

joseanes presents Fixed Cost vs. Time and Materials posted at Money And Investing, saying, "Pricing a contract: T&M or Fixed Cost? An Independent Consultant perspective on why he prefers Fixed Cost."

Vicky Ayala presents What is more important: your services or your clients? posted at Internet Mogal.

David Franklin presents Three Ways to Make Money from Home posted at Make Money From Home, saying, "This article contains three useful tips that anyone can use to make money from home."

Shashi presents Work From Home - Uncovering the 5 Supreme Benefits of Working From Home posted at Fusion Rental.

Nevil presents High End Direct Sales posted at Successful Work From Home Business.

money & finances

Savings Toolbox presents How to Save Some Money On Your Commute posted at Savings Toolbox.

BrandonLaughridge presents Microloans in Senegal, Sudan, and now…San Francisco posted at Mortgage Loan Place Blog, saying, "Kiva, a marketplace for interest free small business loans, has recently expanded into the US. Is it fair for entrepreneurs in developing countries to have the new competition?"

apply4-credit presents The Benefits of a Business Credit Card Still Ring True posted at Apply4-Credit.

Jason Hulott presents Have you got public liability insurance for your business? posted at Small Business Cover.

The Smarter Wallet presents Microsoft Money Software Review: A Look At Money Essentials posted at The Smarter Wallet, saying, "A software package to help you run your business!"

Outshined presents Money for Time, or Time for Money? posted at Personal Web Guide, saying, "Passive income unfortunately is something that few people ever achieve... but why?"

Gerard presents Never Pay for Online Advertising Again posted at Best Online Moneymaking Tips, saying, "Are you looking to fund your part-time business from home through Internet Marketing? Don't be like the other Wannabe Online Marketers that continue to pay for advertising. They are part of the 95% outright failures. Join the 5% success gurus with this once in a lifetime Guaranteed Opportunity to not only make lots of money, but also build your opt-in list in the process. Its a limited offer, so click on the link before it expires."

Jeff Rose presents 7 Things To Know About a Solo 401(k) posted at Jeff Rose, saying, "As a small business owner you have the option of opening a Solo 401k. Here's some information on that plan."

aruntheace presents Making money with youtube posted at Money Fellas.

online business

Debbie Foster presents Why and How to Become an Infopreneur posted at Internet Income - The Journey.

Ace presents Adding A Profitable Online Solution To Your Offline Business: Your Website posted at Internet Marketing Ace.

Christian Russell presents 3 Simple, Killer Steps to Improve Traffic and Monetize Your Blog or Website posted at Next Level Blogger.

Andre Gomez presents Using Social Network Websites to Grow your Business posted at QualityNetworkers, saying, "Marketing online is changing rapidly. A short time ago no one cared anything about the social network websites, at least not as far as business promotion is concerned. The world has changed....."

Debbie Ducker presents Correct Web Site Colors Can Increase Sales posted at Ducker Promotion Ezine.

barry walls presents Is Article Marketing The Optimal Way to Maximum Profits from Content for Newbies? posted at Strategic Outsourcers.

Barbra Sundquist presents How to Set Up an Aweber Autoresponder posted at HomeBusinessWiz.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Start an Online Business: Open an eBay Store, Build a Website or Blog posted at The Digerati Life.

FitJerk presents Fit Jerk Talks SEO Techniques, Internet Marketing & Laws To Run A Business Online posted at FlawlessFitness, saying, "Why isn't your website getting any traffic? Why isn't your online business making money? And why does your Google ranking SUCK? The 4 secrets to online success revealed..."

nissim ziv presents Best EBay business ideas for home based business posted at eBay Business Guide.

Kim Roach presents Hidden Traffic Sources posted at BuzzBlogger.com.

Missy Diaz presents 7 Elements Of A Successful Website posted at G34 Media.

Robert Alan presents 7 Website Design Flaws to Avoid posted at Sell It on the Web, saying, "Here's a list of the top website design flaws to avoid for site owners and bloggers who earn a living online."

sales & marketing

Chris McClelland presents Marketing Minute with Jennifer: The Marketing Mix and Q posted at Lucrative Investing.

Everest John Alexander presents Free Video Marketing Series posted at Kaddeesh Blog.

Ken McArthur presents If You Want to Be Noticed, It Matters Who Hears YOu posted at Ken McArthur's Impact Factor.

Jaralyn Salangsang presents For Crafters: Tools To Help You Price Your Handmade Products posted at Creative Abubot.

Tushar Mathur presents Whats The Best Way To Get The Word Out About Your Small Business - Word Of Mouth Or Social Media? posted at Small Business Resource, saying, "If you have a small local (niche) market, cheap local advertising is somewhat effective for the purpose of exposure. However, I’ve found that word-of-mouth exposure pays off the best."

Managed Services presents Reduce Your Marketing Costs And Increase Results With Non-Traditional Techniques posted at Managed Services Blog.

Gloria Booth presents Personality Types: Blue posted at MLM Marketing UK, saying, "Find out how to multiply your chances of success by understanding the personality type of your prospect."

Peter OBrien presents 5 Ways Niche Review Templates Can Make You More Affiliate Income posted at Free Internet Marketing Tips, saying, "A great way to make more affiliate income is to increase your chances by promoting more than one affiliate product. With Niche Review Templates, you"

Ian Richardson presents Marketing Techniques Are More Important Than You Think posted at Make Everything EzyAs123, saying, "On the surface, most marketing campaigns appear alike. They mainly rely on the same advertising vehicles, involve the same types of agencies and tend to cost a fair amount of money no matter what.Why is it then that some campaigns turn companies into near overnight successes and others just fail to make the grade?"

Kevin Blaikie presents HOW TO - THE SECRETS OF INTERNET AND ONLINE MARKETING - WarriorForum - Internet Marketing Forums posted at jokijio.

greg Group presents How to Use Google Wonder Wheel for Keyword Search - Associated Content posted at Associated Content.

Rusty Shelton presents Free Quality Traffic posted at My Internet Marketing Journey.

Praveen presents I Wish I Was a Better Marketer... posted at My Simple Trading System, saying, "Importance of marketing - an example of how it trumps skill"

Jim Logan presents Would you bet on a duck to win a swimming contest? posted at B2B Rainmaker, saying, "There is a point where flexibility and volume of options can confuse a customer to the point of no decision. You can have so many options you appear to be a duck – you walk, swim, run, and fly — none of them world-class."

Singing Steve Bermann presents How to Be Successful With Google Adwords Pay Per Click Marketing posted at Click-Here-Now.To.

Susie Spring presents Best in Social Media - June 6, 2009 posted at Social Marketing by Michelle MacPhearson, saying, "Don’t miss out the updated posts on this blog about the Best in Social Media for June 6, 2009 issue"

Brian Terry presents How to make your subscribers love you posted at Big Selling Website Design.

Christine Range presents Marketing And Branding With Slogans posted at Christines Internet Marketing Spot, saying, "The primary goal when creating a slogan is to ensure it is one easily remembered and recalled. In essence, it speaks for the brand where pictures and images lack the ability to do so. Slogan selection done correctly leaves a prolonged effect on the minds of the customers and extends the marketing arm of your company’s products."

telecommute

Haydee Sampiano presents Using Desktop Share for Online Meetings posted at Toktumi VoIP News, saying, "In this new era of business the need for a good desktop sharing application is becoming increasingly important. With the growth of virtual offices and restricted business travel online meetings are becoming the norm, no longer a novelty. See just how easy it is to increase the productivity of your online meetings with a good desktop sharing application."

Robert Alan presents Can You Build A Solid Virtual Team? posted at Sell It on the Web, saying, "Building a virtual team for your home-based business."

writers

Cal Hardesty presents How Do I Start Blogging? posted at mlminertiapresents, saying, "Presently, we can definitely say that online communications are probably the most successful and effective ones worldwide; they save money, time, while also allowing transactions, commercial advertising and even business administration. Blogging is part of this general trend of putting everything on the web, regardless of whether we are talking about business, hobbies or personal stuff. There are some basic guidelines that lie at the foundation of any blogs; therefore, we could say that you need the ABC of blogging before actually starting to enjoy it. The most important thing for the creation of the blog is the purpose: why do you create it for?"

Oliver Kennett presents Tips on blogging posted at Star spray, saying, "I’m pretty new to this blogging malarky and as such cannot be considered any sort of guru. I am however the same as a majority of people trying to make it as a blogger, either for financial reward or the nice warm gooey feeling inside that makes life worth while."

Andy presents $200 Article Writing Contest posted at Health Fitness Article Directory, saying, "We decided to put together an article writing contest. Winner will get $200 (paid through paypal). Contest is open to anyone who is willing to write a health, fitness or nutrition related article."

Michael Hopkins presents How do I Get my Text into Ebook Format and Distribute/Sell it Online? posted at Ebook Times Blog.


That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of small and home business carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Small and Home Business Blog Carnival - June 2009

Welcome to the June 8, 2009 edition of small and home business carnival.

business

Tisha Tolar presents You Must Be Able to Say No posted at Empowering Mom.

The Smarter Wallet presents Find Business Success In A Bad Economy: Managing A Failing Business posted at The Smarter Wallet.

SpendOnLife.com presents Identity Thieves Now Targeting Companies posted at Spend On Life.

Simon Stapleton presents Freelancer Negotiation: Will You Factor? posted at Career & Personal Development for CIOs, Technical Professionals and Self-Professed Geeks, saying, "Setting prices for freelance gigs is not an easy task. I am sure you know what I mean. It’s a dichotomy – you want to earn as much profit as you can, whilst at the same time offering an attractive price that your customer believes offers them value. Somewhere in the middle is the right price… ain’t it?"

debt kid presents Looking Forward posted at DebtKid.

DebbieDragon presents How to Find Freelance Clients: Part One posted at Wisebread.com/debbie-dragon.

Praveen presents "The 15-Second Principle" - Great book for Self-Growth and Entrepreneurs posted at My Simple Trading System.

Anya Portnik presents Finding new client information, video 2 of 3 posted at Gavin Ingham.

Get800today presents Time Zones and Businesses Can Mix Well posted at Get800today.com.

Corbett Barr presents 6 Lame Excuses for Not Starting Your Own Business posted at Free Pursuits.

Catherine VanWetter presents To the Heart of the Matter - The Power of Words and Thoughts posted at To The Heart of the Matter, saying, "It is important to watch the words that you use and the thoughts that may be ruminating around in your head. It is believed that we have between 60,00 to 80,00 thoughts per day and most of them are repeats from yesterday. This article provides helpful tips to become aware of your words."

Free Radical Ray presents The Accidental Entrepreneur posted at The New Economy, saying, "What appears as the death throw of a failing economy is actually the natural evolution and transformation of a modern society. Large corporations are being forced to bow to this force, shedding off excess to allow the decentralization of the economy, and in the process, sparking to life a new, leaner and more efficient infrastructure – you."

Wren Caulfield presents Adventures in Cake, Installment One posted at True Adventures in Money Hacking, saying, "Starting a small business."

Aditi Walsh presents Turning Adversity into Opportunity posted at Web Marketing Rebel, saying, "So, what is adversity to the entrepreneur? Once understood, it can be used to inform our goals and visions. Misunderstood, it will feed our excuses and lingering doubts about what we want for our business and our life."

DM Smith presents Garage Sales: A Lucrative Business? posted at Dmsmithblogger's Blog, saying, "small business idea"

Gin G. presents Weekend Home Working posted at Sense Scribe, saying, "A weekend or two for a second income is a great idea. Read and share with your friends and family."

Shawn M. Driscoll presents 5 Reasons You Keep Getting Stuck posted at Shawn Driscoll.

Jim DeSantis presents 5 Tips to Choose the Best Home Business Opportunity For You posted at Work At Home Reviews by Jim DeSantis, saying, "Because of the Internet, there has never been a better time to launch a home business. Millions of people are choosing to work from home and make money on line. They are involved in more traditional network marketing, scheduling parties and selling products to their friends, neighbors, and family. But, millions more are using their home computers to make money on line. How can you know what the best home business opportunity is for you and whom can you trust? I hope you will trust us and follow these tips:"

Scott H presents 10 Economic and Business Pro Tips from World of Warcraft posted at College and Finance, saying, "The economic recession, investor panic, and the numerous bailouts might have been avoided if only CEO's and Wall Street traders weren’t n00bs, and had played World of Warcraft to learned these Pro Economic and Business lessons."

MBR presents Business Insurance Basics posted at MonitorBankRates.com, saying, "Whether you’re a business owner, a risk manager or an executive, have a large or small business or employ five people or 500, purchasing the right insurance coverage is essential to your business plan."

Jim Logan presents The most important revenue number you present in a business plan posted at B2B Rainmaker, saying, "The companies who best answered the questions above weren’t guaranteed to be successful, but the disproportionate number of companies who could answer the above questions in detail were."

money & finance

Jeff Rose presents Surviving an IRS Audit — Tips for Small Businesses posted at Jeff Rose.

Brian Reilly presents Zen and the Art of Creating Competition in Merger and Acquisition Deals posted at Merger and Acquisiton Advice, saying, "How to get the best price when selling your business"

jim presents What Is A Good Credit Score? posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents FNBO Direct: Best Online Savings Account, ETrade Bank Interest Rate At 3% APY posted at The Digerati Life, saying, "where should you put your liquid funds? Here are a few suggestions."

Cindy Morus, The Money Mender presents Separate Accounts for Business and Personal Expenses posted at Mend Your Money, saying, "Question: I want to start a business. Do I need a separate checking account? ~ Monica"

Donald presents How to Make More Money posted at Life Optimizer.

freesoftware presents List of Best Free Software for New Computer posted at I Love Free Software, saying, "It is very important to have legitimate software on your computer for Work at Home. This is the list of the best free software that you can install on your computer. We searched all over the web, and compiled this list of best free software. Each one of these is best in its class, and still totally free. You are going to love these!"

Mark Aucamp presents Can small businesses survive this recession? posted at Talk Money Blog, saying, "Contributing author Mark Aucamp has been providing Talk Money Blog with regular Money Saving Advice advice and comments. Mark has extensive experience in providing Debt Management, Best Mortgage Advice and solutions. He is recognised as an authority in the field of debt management and mortgage advice. Find out how to clear your credit card debts legally!"

Tushar Mathur presents Small Business Lending Improving posted at Small Business Resource, saying, "It’s finally happening. Efforts to get money to capital-strapped small businesses are beginning to work as banks have returned to making loans backed by the federal government, according to Karen Mills, the new Small Business Administration (SBA) head."

online business

Steve C presents Growing Pains That We Are Experiencing With Our Online Business posted at MyWifeQuitHerJob.com.

Ryan McArthur presents Online Home Business and Legitimate Money Making Opportunities posted at Ideal Income.

larry Johnson presents The Real Secret To Building A High-Profit Internet Business posted at Home Business Views, saying, "Building an Internet business is easy."

John P Franks presents How Does Affiliate Marketing Work to Make Money on The Internet posted at Reputable Affiliate Programs, saying, "If you are new to the idea of a home base business and you want to make money online, then Affiliate marketing is an excellent place to start."

nissim ziv presents Ways to make money on EBay - business ideas posted at eBay Business Guide.

Shaun Connell presents The 10-Step-Plan: How to Make Money Online posted at Make Money Online, saying, "The Internet is filled with thousands of blogs that teach tips for making money online — unfortunately, very few give you a detailed tutorial for how to build your own website that will contually earn an income indefinately. That’s what this page is for."

Ross B presents Internet Riches Book Reviews posted at MoneyStance - Money Making Opportunity Reviews, saying, "Scott Fox has created an inspiring guide to developing your own online business, exposing marketing secrets used by internet millionaires, disclosing e-business legal guidance, and also including exclusive interviews with dozens of entrepreneurs to examine why they have succeeded and how you can mirror their success."

Fernando Reyes presents Get Web Leads posted at Get Web Leads, saying, "Get Web Leads is a web 2.0 social site dedicated to providing sources of lead generation to online entrepreneurs and those in the home business industry."

Guido Nussbaum presents Tried And Tested Ways To Increase Website Traffic Using Free SEO Tools posted at Traffic Witch Blog.

Franck Silvestre presents How Do I Make My Own Website To Start An Online Business posted at Internet Marketing Mentor.

Brian Terry presents 4 Easy Website Design Using Free Web Design Software posted at Big Selling Website Design.

professions

Dana presents Battling it Out During Tough Times: MBAs vs. Entrepreneurs posted at Investoralist, saying, "Which group is better-equipped for the tough times, MBAs or entrepreneurs?"

Adrian Ma presents 5 reasons why freelance designers should brand themselves posted at The Corpus Callosum.

sales & marketing

Susan Tatum presents Retailers Use SEM & Email, and So Should You posted at Technology Marketing by Tatum Marketing.

charson le poisson presents Email Marketing Tips posted at Interact through writing at askcrazy.com, saying, "Email marketing can be planned in several ways. One of the major things to consider when sending out an email is to test the campaigns and see if that entire email strategy can pull you many visitors on your website. The question you ask yourself is that in case many people subscribe to your email list, and they all want to purchase a product you advertised in your email campaign, do you have the resources to turn yourself into a mega-marketer."

Ace presents Internet Marketing for Beginners: Google Adsense and Adwords posted at Internet Marketing Ace.

Jeremy Smith presents It’s Not Me, It’s You: Three Pillars of Social Media Marketing posted at Social Marketing by Michelle MacPhearson, saying, "Learn more about the Three Pillars of Social Media Marketing from this blog"

Steven Leung presents The Importance of Using the Right Metrics posted at Integrated Marketing Experts, saying, "As an entrepreneur with a small business, you don't have the same resources as the big players, so you need to do as much right the first time as possible. Here's a lesson learned from one of the world's largest companies about choosing metrics for measuring success and the cost of sticking with the wrong ones."

Jeremy Reeves presents Lowering Sales Resistance In 5 Easy Steps posted at Picking The Brain Of A Freelance Copywriter, saying, "If you're trying to overcome and lower sales resistance quickly, these 5 tips will help you do it."

Ian Richardson presents New Technology, Turn Articles into Live Talking Videos in one click posted at Make Everything EzyAs123, saying, "Article marketing is being talked about a lot online, and many of us know how effective it can be in generating traffic. Now imagine being able to turn any article into a video as easy as 1 2 3!"

writers

Tash presents Sales emails posted at Word Constructions.

Gregory E. Rouse presents Finding Freelance Writing Jobs posted at Best-Home-Business-Opportunity Blog, saying, "With the Internet, freelance writing has never been easier. Publications can be read online, queries can be sent with email and new opportunities to be published are popping up daily."

Thursday Bram presents I Don’t Do Reprints — Much posted at thursdaybram.com.

EE presents 5 Things I’ve Learnt About Making Money on the Internet posted at Web Career Girl, saying, "A few important lessons learnt on my road to making money online through writing and blogging."

Joanne Collins presents Maximise the Life of Your Articles posted at Jo's Reviews And Ad Space.

James presents Work at Home Freelance Writing About Cars posted at Making Money Freelance Writing, saying, "If you have decided to try and make money freelance writing, you may find yourself in a rut after a few weeks trying to settle on primary area of focus. If you know anything about cars or trucks, both are great niches to focus your freelance writing efforts! Not only can you get focused on an area, but there are enough sub-niches in the overall car category that you can ultimately end-up starting one or many blogs on sub-niches as you become a more experienced writer to make more money online!"

Joshua Seth presents How To Write Your Book In A Month posted at Joshua Seth Blog, saying, "I don’t have to convince you that writing a book can really boost your business do I? A lot has been written about that already. You know that writing your own book will give you instant credibility in your field, opportunities for publicity in your business, and a way to presell your customers with educational content that will lead them back to you as the person they know, like, and trust to solve the problems you address. So why haven’t you done it yet?"

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of small and home business carnival using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.