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Building a One-Stop Shop for Creatives with Visualist

Having an artistic eye is one thing, but to pair it with a knack for entrepreneurship is quite another. Luis “Orlando” Blanco uses this powerful combination of skills for community-building as the creative behind the Visualist, based in New Bedford, MA. “I enjoy...

How to Create a Content Calendar for Your Business

If you’re a business owner looking to keep track of all your projects and campaigns for the coming year, it’s important to have a well-organized content calendar. Building an effective content calendar—one that will simplify scheduling and organizing content creation...

How Do You Know if a Website is Legit?

For most, the Internet is a great tool to share and access information from all over the globe. For scammers, it’s a tool to reach a world full of potential targets. The tricks and traps of phishing sites and scam operations continue to grow more sophisticated,...

5 Simple Ways to Thank Your Customers During the New Year

While we should show appreciation to loyal and new customers year-round, there's something special and memorable about showing extra thanks to kick off the New Year. During the holiday season, people are bombarded by Black Friday deals, gift guides, and last-minute...

The Importance of a Branded Email Address, No Matter Your Company Size or Industry

Let’s say you’re a real estate agent in between house showings, so you decide to fetch coffee from the town cafe. While online for your latte, you happen to meet a couple of young parents looking for a bigger home in the neighborhood. You share with them all your...

7 Startup Trends That All Business Owners Should Know

From displaying a sleek, well-designed e-commerce website to leveraging A/R technology, some of the best startup trends are no longer just available to high-tech startups. Now, business owners of all budgets have access to cool online tech that can make even small and...

8 Reasons To Support Your Local Economy

“Shop local” has become a buzz term–and a badge of honor–for good reason. Although the term has gone mainstream, it’s important to routinely revisit the wide-ranging benefits of choosing a local small business over a large retailer. Reminding ourselves of the impact...

5 Tips For Standing Out On Amazon, Ebay And Other Online Marketplaces

When Ebay launched 20 years ago, it ignited a new wave of ecommerce opportunities. Soon after, Amazon, Etsy and other online marketplaces came about, offering new channels for retail entrepreneurs, local small businesses, independent artisans and side-hustlers to...

Got A Great Business Idea? Take Steps To Make It A Reality

Ah, that magical “aha moment.” It might come to you after weeks of long brainstorming sessions, or during a morning jog. It doesn’t matter when or how the business idea hits you, what matters is what you do next. Follow the steps below to turn your lightbulb moment...

Steps To Design An Authentic Brand Identity

Looking to connect more effectively with customers? Develop a memorable brand identity to humanize how your company is perceived by outsiders.

You are An Expert, But Are You An Entrepreneur?

You have been thinking of starting your own business. Maybe you are sick of working for someone else. Maybe you are currently unemployed. Maybe you simply have a great idea. Is self employment right for you? Deborah Shane explores the ups and down of jumping in, taking the risk and reaping the rewards of entrepreneurship.

Report: Consumers curious about QR Codes

Love them or loathe them QR Codes are being noticed and, according to new research from Chadwick Martin Bailey, curious consumers are increasingly bothering to interact with them. The challenge to marketers is to provide a compelling reason to do so.

A Bajillion Hits – Site of the Week

This week the .biz Spotlight shines on www.bajillionhits.biz. A Bajillion Hits is a boutique viral-social strategy and marketing consulting firm specializing in expert opinion on next-gen strategy. Targeted and driven by hot young industry veteran Alex Blagg, A...

5 Internet Marketing Trends for SMBs to Watch in 2012

It is 2012. Is your small business capitalizing on the hottest internet marketing trends? Learn about the five to watch this year.

DLC Management Corp. – Site of the Week

This week the .biz Spotlight shines on www.dlcmgmt.biz. Formed in 1991, DLC is one of the nation’s preeminent owners, operators and managers of shopping centers. Their portfolio includes millions of square feet of attractive retail space and continues to expand as we...

Westwinds – Site of the Week

This week the .biz Spotlight shines on www.westwinds.biz.