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Seminar Series
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Please join us for our next session
'Building Your Lists'
Learn why a permission-based or opt-in list is the way to go, and what the best practices are for building and maintaining your list.
Tuesday, April 29th
8AM - 10AM
Ramada Conf. Center
Edgewood
Cost $20
Register Now
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Non-Profit News
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The Greater Edgewood Education Foundation is still seeking sponsors and runners for their annual Tull Memorial 5K and 1Mi on Saturday, April 19th.
For more info, visit GEEF online at www.geefinc.com
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Greetings!
This month's issue addresses topics such as Web 2.0 and Social Networking. Mark your calendar for our next Constant Contact seminar too!
Thank you to all of our friends who expressed their well wishes with the news of our 2008 SBA Home Based Business Champion Awards. We couldn't have won without all of the entrepreneurs and organizations we work with who make small businesses successful every day.
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Why Web 2.0 is Good
for Your Business
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By now, most people
who use the internet have heard of Web 2.0, but do you really know what it
means, and more importantly, how your business can benefit from this
technology?
Many experts attempt to explain what Web 2.0 is, but the
basic premise is this: Web 2.0 takes the
internet from something you read to something you change.
Why does this matter to your small business or
organization? Because today's technology
makes it possible for anybody to produce content online.
Ways you can embrace the technology of Web 2.0 include:
- Use an
online networking website like Linked In or Facebook to connect with
colleagues, clients, alumni, or friends.
- Create
your own blog for your business.
Visit sites like Blogger.com or WordPress to set up a free blog,
and post announcements, press releases, or general commentary. Don't forget to link to your blog from
your website.
- Set up
a wiki - a great tool for corporate intranets. This medium allows members to
collaborate online. For more
information on how to set up a wiki, go to http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Wiki.
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Are You LinkedIn Yet?
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 Networking with Technology
For those of you in touch with your techie side, you may have already heard of Social Networking. It takes the "who knows who" online, and enables you to connect with business partners, clients, colleagues, friends, and family.
From your immediate connections, you can see who your close circle knows, and in an ideal situation, that connection would make it easier for you to connect with that prospect you've been targeting but had no way to get your foot in the door.
I utilize a site called LinkedIn (view my profile here) and consistently add to my network of people. This allows me to not only market my business to all of my network's connections, but allows me to get recommendations for other services that I may need help with.
It's free, so check it out today. It could lead to your next great client.
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Check Out These New Websites
We have recently launched three new websites:
 Absolutely American, Inc. - This start-up recruiting company specializes in quality post-military service job placement. With a professional look and feel, this start-up won't be small for long. Special features include integration with external CMS system, helpful links, and a blog geared toward detatching military professionals.
 Always Organized - Get Your Life Back (doesn't that sound nice?) with organizational services from Always Organized. Specializing in both home and office organization, their team has the tools and experience to get your life in order. This website features a Flash intro.
 MAD Improvements - This is a great place to start for anyone who just isn't that handy. MAD Improvements specializes in small jobs for home improvement. Offering a wide variety of services, such as kitchen upgrades, painting, deck repair, and general home maintenance, let the pros help you get your job done right.
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See you next month,
Jennifer Lewis
Lewis Web Solutions
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