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August 2009
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Sunday, August 23, 2009

SBTV.com Business Events Keep You Connected
SBTV Image Where are the business connections and networking events in your area? The answer is just a click away! SBTV.com now features the largest calendar of small business events anywhere. The easy to use events calendar has thousands of events for business owners, and anyone may easily submit events to the calendar. More

New Federal Flu Guidelines for Business
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have new guidelines to help businesses and employers prep for the upcoming flu season, which could affect business operations this fall and winter. There are a number of tips; guidelines and business guidelines online just click here.

New Recall Rules from the Consumer Product Safety Commission
New regulations give the Consumer Product Safety Commission more recall power, but many small and mid-sized businesses do not understand the impact of the new standards. From increased lead limitations to strict children's product tracking label requirements, the new regulations increase safety requirements while giving federal agencies greater authority. Companies that fail to understand the new rules could face litigation and fines up to $15 million. Learn more in this short report on SBTV.com Daily News.

Small Firms Shift to Online Ads
Small and medium-sized businesses have accelerated the shift to digital and online advertising devoting more spending to Web sites and online profile pages according to research from Kelsey Group. The study also found that online media penetration jumped to 77% from 73% at about this time last year.

.PRO Power Online
SBTV Image Trust in the business world can be difficult to establish. Some small business owners are finding a .PRO domain adds credibility online because only registrants that are in good standing with their licensing entity are permitted to register a .PRO domain. Several thousand one, two and three character dot PRO domain names will be available later this year for business and service professionals around the globe. For more details, check out the interview from SBTV.com daily news. More

AT&T Small Biz Makeover Contest Offers a Tech Tune-Up
You’ve seen tech guru Mario Armstrong on SBTV.com bringing you technology updates and trends for small business and entrepreneurs. Mario and the SBTV.com team brought you the best products from the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. Technology consulting for a business from Mario Armstrong is among the prizes being offered in the AT&T Small Biz Tech Makeover Contest underway. You could win a host of new technology products from AT&T along with the personalized consulting from Armstrong! To enter, submit a two minute video demonstrating why your business needs some technology help! In addition to the consulting services and tech support, there are smart phones and an array of AT&T products included in the grand prize. For a complete list of prizes or how to enter online click here. Or to see more streaming videos on the hottest technology from Mario Armstrong click here. More

New Technology from the Green Wise Report
SBTV Image Tech-oriented and eco friendly businesses have a new option for business presentations or annual reports to shareholders. A new startup has developed technology to cut down on distribution costs up to 75% for the typical printed report and the green report uses no paper. It is distributed on recyclable compact discs. The Green Wise Report contains an actual video introduction from the CEO rather than the standard written message and includes motion-based interactive graphs and charts. The Green Wise Report can be narrated by a host of professional voice artists, even famous actors such as George Clooney, Morgan Freeman, or Richard Dreyfus! To see a demonstration on SBTV.com news click here. More

Research Confirms Entrepreneurs Turn to Networking for Help

SBTV.com CEO Susan Wilson Solovic is traveling and wanted to spotlight this blog by SBTV.com community member Geri Stengel

Over the past few weeks, Ventureneer has been conducting research to find out about the use and impact of resources among small business owners and nonprofit leaders. I’m still digesting all the information for the full report, Use and Value of Resources by Small Business Owners and Nonprofit Leaders: A Survey Conducted by Ventureneer, but I wanted to start sharing some of the insights . . . Read More

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A Small Business Winning Big Contracts New Video from SBTV.com
You have to be open to new opportunities, you don’t have to have all the answers, you just can’t be afraid to ask the right questions.
Steve Greenberg Visits An eBay Success New Video from SBTV.com
SBTV.com featured advisor, Steve Greenberg, visits Guillermo Hernandez. Hernandez has found success through global trade resource, Alibaba.com.
A New Road Map For Success New Video from SBTV.com
With the ever-growing number and popularity of social networking sites, the boundaries of marketing your business have been pushed to the limits.
Work Less & Make More
Work smart tips from Sam Carpenter may help you earn more money in a shorter time.
Creating a Database
Quality over Quantity is the rule when it comes to creating an e-mail database. It is vital to stay in touch with customers and prospects, build relationships and safegaurd your company's reputation.

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