http://ec1.biz Electronic Commerce and Electronic Business daily 1 http://ec1.biz/843697-Wrap-it-up-and-Drive-your-Business-Forward.html Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:17:05 -0700 What does your vehicle say about your business? You drive towork, commute through traffic, stop at the shop forrefreshments, park up outside your business, take care ofdeliveries and run some errands during the day, finally, youdrive home in the evening. How many people did you pass or meettoday? All potential customers, but did they notice you? Grab asignificant advertising advantage over your competitors bycovering your vehicle with your business image or message in theform of an eye-catching ... http://ec1.biz/843697-Wrap-it-up-and-Drive-your-Business-Forward.html http://ec1.biz/984557-Web-Hosting-for-E-Commerce-Sites.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:31:45 -0700 If you're going to pursue an e-commerce site, hosting is goingto be an issue. Here's a primer on web hosting for your site.E-commerce web hosting is the technology of storing, servicingand maintaining files for one or more web sites selling productsor services online. Web site owners who pay for a web hostgenerally on a monthly basis upload their web pages to ashared or dedicated web server through an ISP internet serviceprovider. The web host should ensure a fast and consistentconnection. Exper... http://ec1.biz/984557-Web-Hosting-for-E-Commerce-Sites.html http://ec1.biz/998519-Ecommerce-Web-Sites.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:14:49 -0700 If you build it they will come is one of the memorable linesfrom the movie Field of Dreams, one of my favorite movies,by-the-way. An ordinary guy had a dream about building abaseball field in the middle of a cornfield. He carried throughwith his dream, and the players came, and the fans followed.Many people today have the dream of building their own ecommerceinternet business, their own Cyberspace Field of Dreams. Theproblem is, in most cases, there is nothing to distinguish theirweb site from t... http://ec1.biz/998519-Ecommerce-Web-Sites.html http://ec1.biz/545533-Stop-Slacking-and-TAKE-ACTION.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:57:25 -0700 Stop Slacking and TAKE ACTION!!By: Anthony L. Davenport-------------------------------------------------------- Do youwant On-line Success?If you want to succeed online, you have to do something.Advertise, Market, Joint Venture, product development Doingsomething and failing is a lot better than not doing anything atall.You see if you make a mistake you will still be able to learnand improve on your efforts--If you do SOMETHING. If you doNothing you will never have the benefit of hindsight and w... http://ec1.biz/545533-Stop-Slacking-and-TAKE-ACTION.html http://ec1.biz/184260-How-to-Market-Your-Web-Site-Like-Nobody-s-Business.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:52:59 -0700 How to Market Your Web Site Like Nobodys Business Fresh WebContent Yields Better Search Engine ResultsAll too often, companies, organizations, and self-employedindividuals spend a great deal of time and resources launchingtheir web sites. Once the site goes live, people seem to believeinternet search engines will bring them the business they need.The truth is, the web site is only one key marketing tool usedto represent a company, often from a distance. The marketinggenius who creates the site m... http://ec1.biz/184260-How-to-Market-Your-Web-Site-Like-Nobody-s-Business.html http://ec1.biz/427605-Small-Business-Q-A.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:25:58 -0700 Normally in this column I dispense highly-intelligent smallbusiness advice in response to thought-provoking questionssubmitted by future and fellow entrepreneurs. This week,however, I have a couple of questions for myself, one of whichmakes me wonder how truly intelligent I really am.Q: Dear Me, I recently took my teenage daughter shopping at themall. The experience raised two questions. What businesslessons might be learned from such a foray into teen commerce;and What the heck was I thinking... http://ec1.biz/427605-Small-Business-Q-A.html http://ec1.biz/197051-5-Free-Online-Advertising-Channels-For-Your-Business.html Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:37:25 -0700 What a wonderful invention it is, this thing we call theInternet!If you would just take your time to know your way around, youcould discover a lot of premium products and services beingoffered for free. What's best is that there is a seeminglyendless number of these wonderful finds, what with the Internetbeing a vast network of constantly evolving ideas and all!Among these magnificent benefits is the chance to be able topromote your business, any business, online, free of charge! Itdoesn't matte... http://ec1.biz/197051-5-Free-Online-Advertising-Channels-For-Your-Business.html http://ec1.biz/369179-E-business-strategy-vital-for-e-commerce-web-solutions.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:03:04 -0700 Though there are a number of e-commerce web solutions in themarket, what makes your e-commerce venture stand out from thethousands of other such ventures on the Internet and fetch you ahigh Return on Investment is your e-business strategy. If youhave your e-business strategy neatly defined, it would be easierfor you to choose your customized e-commerce solution. Depending upon your ebusiness strategy, website developersdevelop for you e-commerce web solutions that suityour business best. Choose ... http://ec1.biz/369179-E-business-strategy-vital-for-e-commerce-web-solutions.html http://ec1.biz/784061-The-Pending-Revolution-In-E-Commerce-The-E-Currency-Side-Of.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:21:27 -0700 Most people think that e-commerce is about people buying andselling stuff online with their credits card. This is wrong.There is another method of buying and selling online which issurprisingly common, and this second method is likely to becomeincreasingly common in the times to come. In this second methodyou execute a purchase an order through a 'digital' currencyrather than a credit card.The E-Currency Payment ProcessLet's suppose some guy in Taiwan is selling table sets over theInternet and a... http://ec1.biz/784061-The-Pending-Revolution-In-E-Commerce-The-E-Currency-Side-Of.html http://ec1.biz/870429-eCatalog-a-Key-Component-of-Your-eCommerce-Initiative.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:13:23 -0700 p In recent years, Internet virtually has become major drivingforce of economic and technological growth in many industries.It is fundamentally changing the way companies operate, do theirtrade and interact with each other and it is giving birth to newprocesses and business models that were previouslyunimaginable. First type of the Internet business models that created adifferent business method was Business to Consumer BCeCommerce. Business to Business eProcurement systems andweb-based storefr... http://ec1.biz/870429-eCatalog-a-Key-Component-of-Your-eCommerce-Initiative.html http://ec1.biz/711750-Small-Business-Q-A.html Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:44:29 -0700 Q: I started my business about a year ago and everything isgoing fine. We're growing and making a profit, but the stress ofrunning the business is really starting to get to me. I spendmore time worrying than working. Sometimes the pressure isalmost more than I can take. I'm starting to think that I'm notcut out to run my own business. Do you have any advice thatmight help me decide what to do? -- Steven S.A: I'm full of advice, Steven, and it's totally free. Justremember, you get what you pay fo... http://ec1.biz/711750-Small-Business-Q-A.html http://ec1.biz/825499-Ever-Wondered-What-An-eCommerce-Merchant-Account-Is.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:36:57 -0700 An eCommerce merchant account can be likened to the cashier ofan actual, physical store. They process payments, and eCommercemerchant accounts do the same, albeit, with added flair andwhole lot more features. Much like how an actual, physical store cannot do business witha cashier, an online business would falter without a reliableeCommerce merchant account, sales can be lost and credibilitylost.But what is an eCommerce merchant account, exactly?An Ecommerce Merchant Account Is The Heart Of Your... http://ec1.biz/825499-Ever-Wondered-What-An-eCommerce-Merchant-Account-Is.html http://ec1.biz/142609-eCommerce-Web-Site-Building.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:22:47 -0700 Building a web site isn't something that is really cut and dry.There's a huge variety of products and services that can eitherhelp you get your web site where you want it or simply confuseyou. It's also important that you make the right choices upfrontso that you don't end up having to restructure your whole website because of some problem in your design layout. The level oftime investment neccessary for mastery in a lot of thesesoftware packages can range from little to a VERY significantamount... http://ec1.biz/142609-eCommerce-Web-Site-Building.html http://ec1.biz/352979-8-Ways-Business-People-Can-Make-Their-Advertising-More.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:06:18 -0700 Write down your objective before creating any marketing oradvertising. What do you want to achieve with this marketingpiece? Who is the target audience? What action do you want the prospect to take after reading it?Have you made it clear and easy for the prospect to take thenext step in the sales process? With a clear objective, you'llbe able to create more focused marketing material. Make it a habit to ask customers how they heard about yourcompany. Keep track of their responses using a sprea... http://ec1.biz/352979-8-Ways-Business-People-Can-Make-Their-Advertising-More.html http://ec1.biz/508778-Small-Business-Q-A.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:41:45 -0700 Q: One of the big chain bookstores recently opened up near mysmall book store. Already I can see my business starting todecline. Is there anything I can do to compete with the biggerstore or should I just accept the inevitable? -- Peter Q.A: A wise man once said, The inevitable is never a sure thing. Don't be so quick to close the book on your business, Peter. Youprobably can't compete with the superstore on volume ofinventory or on price, but there are other things you can do tohelp keep the cu... http://ec1.biz/508778-Small-Business-Q-A.html http://ec1.biz/690202-Setting-Up-An-E-commerce-Website.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:52:32 -0700 Many brick and mortar stores have failed to realize the goldmine that is waiting for them online. It is quite simple forthem to set up an ecommerce website and receive customers on theInternet as well. In this way, they can maximize the revenuereceived both offline and online. If you are looking to start an ecommerce website for you localbusiness, it is best to hire a professional website designer ifyou are not able to do the work yourself. A professional lookingwebsite is much easier to navigat... http://ec1.biz/690202-Setting-Up-An-E-commerce-Website.html http://ec1.biz/471511-A-Compelling-USP-Boosts-Sales-For-Your-Business.html Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:26:49 -0700 USP stands for Unique Selling Proposition.If you want to differentiate yourself from your competition,then you must have a strong USP. Most business owners neverbother to create one. And they're losing out on sales andinquiries.Rosser Reeves created the term USP in his book Reality InAdvertising.He declared that The proposition must be one that thecompetition either cannot, or does not, offer.I realize you may be saying to yourself I offer the exact sameservices or products as my competitors, s... http://ec1.biz/471511-A-Compelling-USP-Boosts-Sales-For-Your-Business.html http://ec1.biz/778396-Should-You-Write-Your-Own-Business-Plan.html Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:12:50 -0700 Should You Write Your Own Business Plan?If you are just starting a company and looking for funding, orlooking for additional funding for growth, you will need todevelop a traditional business plan. Creating a business plan isa business hurdle that entrepreneurs seem to dread. Do you do ityourself? Do you hire someone to do it? How do you get it donequickly, but without spending too much money on it? Will whatyou do yourself be adequate to get funding? 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Electronic commerce is a term used for any type of trade is conducted via the Internet. Electronic commerce has subsets involved are websites online shopping for retail, auctions, trade in goods and services line of business between companies. Electronic commerce has become the most important facet of the Internet in the current scenario. The process of e-commerce is simply defined as the buying and selling pr... http://ec1.biz/595280-E-commerce-and-the-power-of-offers.html http://ec1.biz/221607-The-Art-of-e-Commerce.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:54:45 -0700 So you've got your website, and people can email you about yourproducts and services. The next step, if your home business issuitable, is to start selling them directly online. Why E-Commerce?E-commerce can be a massive business booster. If you sellreasonably small, easy-to-ship products or services that don'tneed shipping, it can expand your market from your localneighbourhood to the whole world! You will also find that youget more repeat business, since people can easily re-order fromyou witho... http://ec1.biz/221607-The-Art-of-e-Commerce.html http://ec1.biz/904000-WEB-Business-ADS-Marketing-5-TIPS-on-How-to-Write-POWERFUL.html Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:23:53 -0700 p WEB BUSINESS ADS MARKETING TIPS on How to Write POWERFULCLASSIFIEDS by Roger BaillargeonUSE A SIMPLE MESSAGEThink of Your Prospect Needs. What does he Want? What can YouOffer to Attract Him? Use Verbs Because it Shows More Action.CATCH HIS ATTENTIONYou Need to Catch the Attention of Your Prospect. The Title ofYour Ads are Crucials. The Titles have to meet the ProspectExpectations.BOOST HIS INTERESTYou Want to Convince Your Prospect. What so Special About YourProductService? 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But if you areits sole key to survival - if it would it collapse without youpresent and active for even a short ... http://ec1.biz/429969-What-Will-Happen-To-Your-Business-If-You-Are-Sick.html http://ec1.biz/183277-The-Fun-and-Excitement-of-E-commerce.html Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:52:36 -0700 While people are now familiar with buying stuff in the internet,to make a business over the internet is a very challenging one.While it is true that there are people who made millions overthe internet, there are also a lot of people who became broke.Ever heard of the dot.com fall? Yes, many companies in the earlydays who spent so much during the early days of the internet,have failed.So allow me to challenge you with some questions. What dosuccessful internet businesses know that the internet bu... http://ec1.biz/183277-The-Fun-and-Excitement-of-E-commerce.html http://ec1.biz/531979-What-Ecommerce-Software-Has-to-Offer.html Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:02:04 -0700 Setting up a website can seem a daunting task to many of us. Noteveryone is proficient at building stunning, effective anddynamic websites; but if you have a product or a service tosell, then having your own website utilizing ecommerce softwareis one of the most fruitful methods of making sales. The Advantages of EcommerceSelling your product online means there are no geographiclimitations. You can sit in your lounge in Texas and sell yourhome-knitted scarves to people living in Japan. The costs... http://ec1.biz/531979-What-Ecommerce-Software-Has-to-Offer.html