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According to research firm IDC, Microsoft is now the 5th largest tablet seller, based on shipments of its Surface Pro tablet designed for business users. Microsoft still only has 1.8% market share but that's better than a year ago when it had zero market share.

And an upbeat ad campaign that fe Read More

How to Get More Amazon Book Reviews

How to Get More Amazon Book Reviews Avatar Posted by Nicole Dean under Online Marketing
From http://www.nicoleonthenet.com 31 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on April 23, 2013 1:19 pm
One thing that I’m finding really hard is getting people to write reviews. (Apparently I’m normal and most people struggle with this.)
So, I turned to my friends for help. “For Amazon authors: What’s your biggest tip for getting more reviews on Amazon?” Read More

10 Small Business Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Ignore

10 Small Business Tax Deductions You Shouldn’t Ignore Avatar Posted by SBA.gov under Taxes
From http://smallbiztrends.com 51 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on April 3, 2013 12:58 pm
Tax season is here, and it’s time to rifle through your business expense records and make the most of any legitimate small business tax deductions you can claim to lower your overall taxable income. Unfortunately, many taxpayers who qualify for a variety of deductions—most notably the home office d Read More

Marketplace Fairness Act is Now in Congress

Marketplace Fairness Act is Now in Congress Avatar Posted by prussakov under Taxes
From http://www.amnavigator.com 97 days ago
Made Hot by: Big Business Boogaloo on February 16, 2013 10:28 am
Yesterday, on February 14, 2013, Marketplace Fairness Act -- which may prescribe for all online retailers (regardless of the state) to collect an online sales tax -- has been introduced to Congress. However, it sounds on the surface, this law may, actually, save close to 80,000 small businesses. Read More
By Bob Herbold

Recently the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced it would stop delivering mail on Saturdays. It is expected to save $2 billion a year, a drop in the bucket compared to the $16 billion loss reported in 2012. Besides the staggering annual loss, the USPS twice defaulted on payment Read More
Have you ever wondered how a super affiliate thinks? Mike Allen is one; and in this interview is a must-read if you want to take a peek in side the mind of a successful affiliate. Read More
"Affiliate managers are still under-emphasizing conversion optimization. A recent study of online retailers revealed that, for every $92 spent driving traffic, still only $1 spent on conversion. With under-investment like this, there’s no wonder why affiliate websites and landing pages are still un Read More

Surface vs. iPad: What is the Best Tablet for Your Small Business?

Surface vs. iPad:  What is the Best Tablet for Your Small Business? Avatar Posted by Algernon00ps under Technology
From http://smallbiztrends.com 101 days ago
Made Hot by: zioncampo on February 12, 2013 10:14 am
What is the best tablet for your small business? You may be surprised at the answer. A recent survey looked at the preference of business users to discover whether the Surface or the iPad is the better solution. As your business becomes more mobile, which one would you choose? Read More

10 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Social Media Robot

10 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Social Media Robot Avatar Posted by smpayton under Social Media
From http://smallbiztrends.com 108 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on February 7, 2013 1:35 pm
Don't be one of those Twitter robots who shares the same update and spammy link over and over! Use these tips to improve your social media efforts and engage potential clients. Read More

What Does Branding Mean Today?

What Does Branding Mean Today? Avatar Posted by jonmikelbailey under Online Marketing
From http://www.woodst.com 108 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on February 6, 2013 12:55 pm
Today we talk about things like Brand Awareness, Brand Building, Brand Advocates and Brand Monitoring. We still associate logos and marketing materials with a company’s brand, but branding encompasses so much more.

Branding begins with the answers to these questions:

Who are you?
Who is your Read More
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