Top 5 FACEBOOK Privacy Settings

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/03/facebook-privacy-settings_n_598968.html

Do Small Businesses need Websites?

Yes and No.  Small Businesses of 2011 need some sort of online presence, whether it be FaceBook, a Blog, a Website or a combination of these.  The trick in creating a viable online presence is how much time you want to spend on it.   You might have been quoted $500-$3000 for a “professional website”.  That quote might even have included 10 or 12 “updates”.  But you DO NOT have to spend this much.  You can spend less than $200 a year for an online presence.  It depends on your business needs, your market and what you have to offer.

For many entrepreneurs, they don’t have the time to figure out the technical aspects of building their online brand.  This is where Details Diva steps in.  Let me take care of assessing your business needs, budget and market.  In today’s economy, branding your business is not just important, it is crucial to taking your business to the next level.

Contact Wendy at DetailsDiva dot com and let me do an assessment of your needs.

Customers Driving You Crazy?

Customers – can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. If you’re in a business with lots of customers, many days you may wonder, “Why do I have to be nice to these people?” People who are otherwise nice, smart, patient, somehow can become demanding, dumb and pushy when they become customers.

Read more here:  http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/abrams/2011-04-07-small-business-customer-service-tips.htm

Working from Home Reduces Anxiety About Long Hours

http://lifehacker.com/5557044/working-from-home-reduces-anxiety-about-long-hours

Top 5 Facebook Privacy Settings You Need To Know (PHOTOS)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/03/facebook-privacy-settings_n_598968.html

12 Things Good Bosses Believe

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2010/05/12_things_that_good_bosses_bel.html

April 15 is approaching; will you be audited?

Even though most of you have filed your taxes, if you haven’t there is still time to ask for extension.  If not, these are things to think about for April 15, 2012.

http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/columnist/strauss/2011-04-03-small-business-avoiding-audits.htm

What Rush Limbaugh Knows About Blogging

Andy Wibbels, an online associate of mine wrote this post and it is powerful one for bloggers and/or writers who might be blocked.   He and I both can’t stand Rush, but he does give give the ol blowhard praise.

Read what Andy said, it is very thought provoking

http://andywibbels.com/what-rush-limbaugh-knows-about-blogging/

Also find Andy’s books here  Including Blog Wild!!!    http://andywibbels.com/books/

and his blog here AndyWibbels.com.

Top 10 Reasons to Start a Blog

By Susan Gunelius, About.com Guide

1. To Express Your Thoughts and Opinions

You have something to say, and blogs provide a place to say it and be heard.

2. To Market or Promote Something

Blogging is a great way to help market or promote yourself or your business, product or service.

3. To Help People

Many blogs are written to help people who may be going through similar situations that the blogger has experienced. Many parenting and health-related blogs are written for this purpose.

4. To Establish Yourself as an Expert

Blogs are wonderful tools to help bloggers establish themselves as experts in a field or topic. For example, if you’re trying to get a job in a specific field or hoping to publish a book on a specific topic, blogging can help legitimize your expertise and expand your online presence and platform.

5. To Connect with People Like You

Blogging brings like-minded people together. Starting a blog can help you find those people and share your opinions and thoughts.

6. To Make a Difference

Many blogs are issue-based meaning the blogger is trying to provide information to sway people’s thinking in a certain direction. Many political blogs and social issues blogs are written by bloggers who are trying to make a difference in their own ways.

7. To Stay Active or Knowledgeable in a Field or Topic

Since successful blogging is partially dependent on posting frequency and providing updated, fresh information, it’s a perfect way to help a blogger stay abreast of the events in a specific field or topic.

8. To Stay Connected with Friends and Family

The world has shrunk since the Internet has become more accessible. Blogs provide a simple way for family and friends to stay connected from different parts of the world by sharing stories, photos, videos and more.

9. To Make Money

It’s important to point out that most bloggers don’t make a lot of money blogging, but the potential does exist to generate revenue from your blog with hard work and commitment. There are many bloggers who bring in big bucks. With patience and practice, you can make money through advertising and other income-generating activities on your blog.

10. To Have Fun and Be Creative

Many people start a blog simply for fun. Perhaps a blogger is a fan of a particular actor or loves knitting and wants to share that passion through a blog. One of the most important keys to successful blogging is having a passion about your blog’s topic, so you can write prolifically about it. Some of the best and most interesting blogs started out as blogs that were written just for fun and to give the blogger a creative outlet.

How Small Businesses Are Using Social Media for Real Results How Small Businesses Are Using Social Media for Real Results

From Mashable.com’s Real Results Series:

“Social media can be a scary prospect for small businesses; unlike traditional marketing methods, it puts part of the message in the hands of the customers. But while it’s easy to be concerned that the message will go the wrongway, the benefits can outweigh the risks if you use the available services wisely.”

http://mashable.com/2010/03/22/small-business-social-media-results/