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Get a Free Business Phone Number Using Google Voice Many small business owners and entrepreneurs, including myself, get into the habit of giving out their personal cell phone number when they first start doing business. This not only creates a bit of chaos when attempting to handle personal and business calls using the same line, but it also limits the way you are able to greet your potential customers when they call to get information about your services. While obtaining a new phone number through your wireless carrier or a third party company is a viable option, it can often get very expensive. In the first stages of starting a business, especially if you're the sole employee, any added expenses hurts your bottom line and lessens the amount of capital you have to put back into your business.
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Thursday, 12 May 2011 01:33
12 Tips to Staying Productive in Your Home Office
Written by Taylor Clark
Many small business owners, myself included, operate their business from their home office and with their smart phones. It can be a struggle for many people, especially as they adjust to a new lifestyle if they've worked for other companies and now work alone. Working from home can take some time to get used to, but there are ways to ensure you can stay professional, productive and most importantly seperate business from pleasure.
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Thursday, 12 May 2011 01:29
25 Reasons Your Small Business Doesn't Need a Website
Written by Taylor Clark
After so many articles describing why smal business owners should get a website to promote their business, I thought it was time to appease the other end of the spectrum. There are many great reasons not to have a website for your business, so if the following fits your reasoning, I would recommend avoiding a website.
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Need a new idea to bring in some traffic? Here's 10 great reasons why your business needs a blog! In a world where networking and communication is everything, being left behind in the dark ages is not an option. The social media explosion over the last 10 years has created a completely new battle ground for marketing, so grabbing your spot quickly is essential. One of the easiest and efficient ways to make a name for yourself and communicate with customers is a business blog.
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How to Incorporate a Business or LLC in Louisiana As business owner in Louisiana, you can understand how difficult following regulations and incorporating your business can be. While there are many websites out there that can do everything for you, preparing your own legal documents and filing your articles of organization yourself can benefit you in many ways, not to mention it will save you hundreds of dollars in the process. These websites claim to provide a one-stop solution to registering your business or LLC, and they seem to be getting quite a lot of business. The only issue with these legal registration and form websites is that they claim to offer these services for extremely low prices, but when it comes time to check out and make a purchase, that "$79 Business Registration" they got your attention with, has suddenly turned into a $600 waste of your time. The…
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