Members' Blog Posts in February 2010

What kind of web site is right for me?

posted on February 26, 2010

 It is a given in today's world that most industries can benefit from some type of web site. That doesn't mean that the same web site solution will work the same for each business, quite the opposite really. Sometimes, it is easy for the non-technical to get enamored with features that are unnecessary or perhaps hurtful to the end goal.Recently, I had a client come to me who was expanding their business. They had purchased a Flash template from an online vendor and now wanted to modify and SEM (search engine marketing) for the new web domain. Great! That we can do. Read more »

Author: Scott Hammer

Avoid “…the Cheap Photographer Route”

posted on February 25, 2010

I Took the Cheap Photographer Route… by Lauren on the Every Last Detail blog Some excerpts from the article: “…I took the cheap photographer route. And I’m here to prevent you from doing the same!” Read more »

Author: Lori Luza - As You Wish

Using the Right Technology for Your Business Strategies

posted on February 24, 2010

Creating a business strategy is something that most entrepreneurs do on a regular basis. It is one of the first topics in your SBA classes and Business 101. Why is it then that so many intelligent business owners forget to consider how technology integrates and applies to those strategies? Read more »

Author: Scott Hammer

Keeping Up with Communication: Convenience vs. Control

posted on February 24, 2010

How do you keep up with social media?  How do you find the time?  I get asked some version of this question every day, and in fact I deliver trainings on the topic.  The tools you choose to use have a huge impact on how well you can keep up with the flood of communication caused by engaging in social media.  I don’t think I’d be as active (or at all active) on social media if it weren’t for my iPhone.  My iPhone gives me the ability to check in on FaceBook & Twitter at random moments in the day, like waiting in the drive t Read more »

Author: Maura Nevel Thomas

Speaking engagement #4

posted on February 24, 2010

Let's take a quick look at the most prominent presentation tool used today: Power Point. Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

Speaking engagement #3

posted on February 23, 2010

I'm continuing with the idea of "speaking engagement"...not the paid-to-present kind. Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

A Shiny Lens

posted on February 22, 2010

by Brad Closson Read more »

Author: Brad Closson

Farmers Insurance Agent Texas, VIP

posted on February 20, 2010

Farmers Insurance VIP or Value Insurance Package is a comprehensive insurance program that is customer-centric and focused on the big picture.  Simply put, Farmers Insurance VIP offers more insurance bang for the insurance buck. Farmers Insurance Group recently released new auto and homeowners products, providing consumers with customized insurance products and consultative insurance services through quality endorsements, greater multi-line discounts and affinity program discounts. When is the last time you dicussed protecting your car Read more »

Author: S. Todd Harris

Texas Launches New Program to Assist Veterans with Purchasing a Home

posted on February 19, 2010

The state of Texas has taken one more step toward assisting its veterans. Thanks to the Texas Mortgage Credit Program, which is being overseen by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, veterans will now receive extra assistance when it comes time to buy a home. Read more »

Author: Jim Olenbush

Find Software, Tips for Buyers | Multi-part Series: Needs Analysis

posted on February 17, 2010

Internal Discovery: Needs Analysis First, discovery is both internal and external. Unfortunately, many businesses short-cut the internal work and open themselves up to vendors much too early. Two common reasons for this are – “we’re just fact finding” and “we just don’t know what questions to ask or even where to begin looking.” This direct contact with product vendors, however, means marketing packets, wordy emails, relentless phone calls, demos, and much more – they know who you are and have entered you into their database. Read more »

Author: Keith German