In March I posted I was changing my website to a blog site. For me, a blog site was better because I can now complete 90% of my own website updating thanks to wordpress plugins.
Here are some of the plugins that will help you maintain your search engine optimization, back up your current data regularly and interact with new visitors. WordPress plugins help you do so much for yourself including but not limited to:
Improve your search enginge optimization (use the All in One SEO Pack plugin)
Backup your Data on a regular basis (WP Database Backup)
Automatically invite new visitors to subscri
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Last week, we started our new business plans, or revised our current strategy for the new year (you can read the post here). How was it? If you’re still working on it, that’s fine because it will take time, especially if you had to do research before writing your draft or revision. Once the plan has been written, it‘s time move on to support implementation.
Business support implementation is two-fold: the first part of the process is creating the outline and plan for your vision. For your business to work successfully, you have to implement each area of the business, or invest in a supp
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As the New Year rolls in, business owners begin planning or have planned what they want to achieve in 2010. Most new and existing business owners are writing these plans down in a new or revised business plan format. For new business owners writing a business plan can be an overwhelming task, but having a plan is important for clear direction, to obtain financing, and to help manage your business throughout the year. For existing business owners it can be easy to remain in a routine but it is more beneficial to recognize and prepare for the changes in your industry while planning how you want
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Do you want to open your own business but don’t know where to start? If so, I have three suggestions to help you get started so at the end of 2010 you will be well on your way to being a successful business owner.
A good place to start is with your local Small Business Administration office. These offices can connect you with local resources that are free or are offered at a nominal fee. If you are in Arkansas call the Arkansas Small Business Development and Training Center (ASBDTC). The ASBDTC is a great place to get help with completing your business plan, getting your websites live, and
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