Networking with many new media folks, I realized that lots of people are starting businesses. Since helping people start a business is the full time job of my co-author “OkieJ” Jeanne Cole, we decided to present a live internet TV miniseries on small business startup issues. Problem with the player? Try playing it at Operator11. […]
Archives for October 2007
Beware e-mails from IRS offering you a refund
They are fakes. This latest cyber scam involves e-mails that appear to be from IRS announcing a refund and asking for the recipient’s Social Security number and credit card data to get the money. But the IRS never e-mails filers about refunds. If you receive one of these phony notices, don’t bite. Forward it to […]
Today is Brag Basket day
Each Friday, I open the brag basket as a fun place to brag or promote yourself and your projects. Last week, I bragged about getting some bloggy attention, and Phil bragged on his customer service webinar and the promo video. Congrats, Phil! What will you brag about this week? You can brag on your business, […]
Common small business mistakes – bad signs
Common mistakes can kill your small business, but most of them can be easily corrected or avoided. Today’s bad example: Bad signs Way too many businesses have poorly designed or unnoticeable signs. People form their impression of you from your signs. New customers need to see your location sign to find you. Your remote signs […]