The Arizona Small Business Blog
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05-16-2012
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last 20 years, you’ve very likely heard of the Internet and probably use it on a regular basis. However, you may not be aware of the vital role the Internet can play in marketing your business. When compared to traditional advertising mediums, online marketing and advertising can be far more effective and can provide a much better ROI (return on investment). Compared to other mediums such as TV, print and radio, the Internet can be one of the most cost effective forms of advertising, dollar-per-dollar. Unlike a TV ad, your website is always “running”, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you don’t have to wait for the...
05-08-2012
ASBA (the Arizona Small Business Assocation) is hosting the 1st Annual National Small Business Week Mixer on Tuesday May 22.
When:
Tuesday, May 22
5pm - 7pm
Location:
Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at Gateway Community College
275 N. Gateway Dr.
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
More details at:
http://www.asba.com/events/event_details.asp?id=228898
When:
Tuesday, May 22
5pm - 7pm
Location:
Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation at Gateway Community College
275 N. Gateway Dr.
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
More details at:
http://www.asba.com/events/event_details.asp?id=228898
04-19-2012
Looking for a great charitable cause to get involved with? My friend Jolene Goring at Geo-Fit Personal Training is helping to organize the 2012 Pushups For Charity Challenge.
Pushups for Charity will raise funds for the severely injured men and women of our Armed Services by generating donations to The Boot Campaign. And Pushups for Charity will inspire and motivate lots of Scottsdale and Phoenix residents to embrace the fitness lifestyle...in a simple and fun way. And to celebrate in a fun way they will also be giving away a bunch of prizes including a trip to Hollywood fo...
Pushups for Charity will raise funds for the severely injured men and women of our Armed Services by generating donations to The Boot Campaign. And Pushups for Charity will inspire and motivate lots of Scottsdale and Phoenix residents to embrace the fitness lifestyle...in a simple and fun way. And to celebrate in a fun way they will also be giving away a bunch of prizes including a trip to Hollywood fo...
04-11-2012
I just read this great article on CNN Money. Silicon Valley, which has always had a big demand for progarmers and software/web developers, is now on the look out for great user interface and web designers.
"In the Silicon Valley hierarchy, coders have always ruled the roost, but right now there's a different skill set on the industry's most-wanted list: designers.
From giants like Facebook and Google to barely hatched startups, everyone is fighting over a small pool of artists skilled at bringing websites and apps to life.
Johnnie Manzari, a prominent user interface designer for more than a decade, says he gets weekly phone calls from people ...
"In the Silicon Valley hierarchy, coders have always ruled the roost, but right now there's a different skill set on the industry's most-wanted list: designers.
From giants like Facebook and Google to barely hatched startups, everyone is fighting over a small pool of artists skilled at bringing websites and apps to life.
Johnnie Manzari, a prominent user interface designer for more than a decade, says he gets weekly phone calls from people ...
03-30-2012
Come network with local business owners in the Scottsdale area while helping support a good cause.
When:
Tuesday April 9th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where:
Affinity Kitchens
7848 E. Redfield Rd. ##10
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
RSVP By April 9th
When:
Tuesday April 9th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Where:
Affinity Kitchens
7848 E. Redfield Rd. ##10
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
RSVP By April 9th
03-13-2012
Today I saw this great video from Google about how to create a TV commerical. While watching it, I was impressed by all the great info it had. It contains great principals that you can use for any type of marketing campaign, not just TV commercials.
03-06-2012
Today I read a great article about 7 new changes Facebook is rolling out that WILL effect your business.
Read full article at: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/7-new-facebook-changes-impacting-businesses/
- Cover Photo and Profile Image
- Larger, Highlighted and Pinned Posts
- Setting Company Milestones
- New Applications
- Facebook Offers
- Facebook Insights, Admin Panel and Messaging
- Facebook Advertising
Read full article at: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/7-new-facebook-changes-impacting-businesses/
01-31-2012
One big trend in website design over the last 12 months has been the increased use of infographics to communicate complex ideas. What is an infographic? Unlike a boring charts or stale bar-graphs, an infographic communicates otherwise boring subjects (like auto financing) in an interesting and graphical way.
Below is a great example of a infographic. So why not consider using a well desinged and compelling infographic on your next website project.
09-15-2011
If you're a business owner like me, then you probably know how much of a pain bookkeeping can be. You have lots paper reciepts and even more in your email inbox. It can be a chore to either scan or enter them by hand into your accounting program. Now there's a solution that will make youre life much easier. Just yesterday I found a new servicec called shoeboxed.com. They give you pre-paid envelopes (simular to the ones you get from Netflix) that you shove all your reviepts into and they do all the scanning and data entry. Everything shows up in your shoeboxed.com account. It even can automatically sync up with your Quickbooks or F...
08-26-2011
This October 15th in Cave Creek, Arizona you'll be able to run with the bulls, just like they do in Spain. So is this a great idea or just crazy publicity stunt? You decide. www.runwiththebullsusa.com. I can't wait to check it out.
08-02-2011
My friend Allan Zee from Argeus Benefits Group sent me some great information on healthcare reform that I wanted to share with everyone. Here's what Allan has to say.
No matter what plan emerges from the debt talks in Washington, future Social Security benefits will be trimmed back. The following article by John Schoen at MSNBC.com explains. As Congress and the White House continue their dysfunctional dance toward financial Armageddon, the elusive, $4 trillion Grand Plan that would include Social Security and Medicare reform has fallen off the table.
But in the early stages of the budget battle, a series of proposals surfaced that provide clues to what broad re...
No matter what plan emerges from the debt talks in Washington, future Social Security benefits will be trimmed back. The following article by John Schoen at MSNBC.com explains. As Congress and the White House continue their dysfunctional dance toward financial Armageddon, the elusive, $4 trillion Grand Plan that would include Social Security and Medicare reform has fallen off the table.
But in the early stages of the budget battle, a series of proposals surfaced that provide clues to what broad re...
07-13-2011
Phoenix Design Week is Coming October 5-18, 2001
Phoenix Design Week was started in 2009 to help connect the Phoenix design community. Each year we put together a conference and a week of events and exhibitions meant to bring our community together. 20 + events this year.
http://www.phxdw.com/
Phoenix Design Week was started in 2009 to help connect the Phoenix design community. Each year we put together a conference and a week of events and exhibitions meant to bring our community together. 20 + events this year.
http://www.phxdw.com/
07-11-2011
Choosing the right name for your company or product is a very important decision. Here are a few good resources to help you pick the perfect name.
- Igor's Company naming guide
Igor International, one of the world's top naming firms, has put together an excellent guide to company naming. They generously offer it in two formats: soul crushing (122 pages) and moderately irritating (28 pages).
05-24-2011
This Friday my Micheal Regan with The AMT Group is hosting a charity BBQ to benefit the Sydney Hudson Foundation, (a non-profit that helps speical needs children). The BBQ is open to everyone, so if you're near the Scottsdale Airpark this Friday, they'd love to have you stop by.
When:
Friday, May 27th
From 11:00 - 1:30
Where:
In the Scottsale Airpark
...
When:
Friday, May 27th
From 11:00 - 1:30
Where:
In the Scottsale Airpark
...
05-05-2011
A few days ago my friend Eric Jackson at Verispect TrueVision Promotions turned me on to a cool new website. It's called Tungle and it allows your cusotmers to book appointments with you based on YOUR availability. They visit your Tungle page and see a calendar of your actually availability, then they just click a button to book an appointment. I'm still trying it out so I'll let you know how it works out.
05-02-2011
NetworkingPhoenix.com is hosting a big business networking event next Monday, May 9th at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort. I went to last years event and it was a good networking opportunity.
Networking Phoenix Mixer
Also, be sure not to miss Los Tres Amigos Mixer - With Phoenix & Scottsdale Chambers next Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Los Tres Amigos Mixer
Networking Phoenix Mixer
Also, be sure not to miss Los Tres Amigos Mixer - With Phoenix & Scottsdale Chambers next Tuesday, May 10, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Los Tres Amigos Mixer
04-08-2011
This is a great article about creating your own custom designed page for your Facebook fan page. Click here to read.
04-05-2011
The Senate voted Tuesday to repeal a health care reform provision that requires businesses in Arizona and across the country to file a 1099 form with the Internal Revenue Service any time they spend more than $600 a year with another business.
By a 87-12 vote, the Senate passed legislation repealing the 1099 provision, which was included in health care reform as a way to help pay for that measure. Third-party reporting of income makes businesses less likely to try to hide income from the IRS, according to supporters of the provision.
Businesses already are required to file 1099s for payments of more than $600 to unincorporated service providers. The health care ...
By a 87-12 vote, the Senate passed legislation repealing the 1099 provision, which was included in health care reform as a way to help pay for that measure. Third-party reporting of income makes businesses less likely to try to hide income from the IRS, according to supporters of the provision.
Businesses already are required to file 1099s for payments of more than $600 to unincorporated service providers. The health care ...
04-05-2011
Need a list of Canadian Fastfood and Restaurants, or maybe a list of every direct mail company in the US? Then check out www.databasepool.com. This is a really interesting concept for a website. They sell lists of anything you can imagine.
03-27-2011
If you're business processes online payments or even monthly recuring payments, then you should take a look at www.BraintreePaymentSolutions.com. They are a merchant account and payment gateway in one. Their fees are much more competitive than many other payment solutions and they are very easy to work with.
03-11-2011
I'm always on the lookout for new and inovative tools to help me with my business. Today I stumbled upon really interesting website called openvbx.org
02-21-2011
This is an interesting site for Urban Ministries of Durham. It's a advocacy/fundraising awareness campaign that challenges you to make the tough decisions required when you have very little money and can barely eek by week to week. Very well done. Takes a few seconds to load...
http://playspent.org/
http://playspent.org/
01-18-2011
As I business owner I'm always on the look out for tools and tips to help me get more done in less time. Just the other day I found a great piece of software called Jing. It's a very simple program that lets you really make videos of your computer screen and share them with other people. So next time your about to write a long email explaining how to do something, why not just create a simple video. You can even record your own voice to narrate the video.
http://www.techsmith.com/jing/
http://www.techsmith.com/jing/
12-07-2010
I've been involved with the Arizona Small Business Association for the last 6 months and have found it to be very positive for my business. Next Thrusday, December 16th, the Arizona Small Business Association (asba) and the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry for a special holiday networking mixer at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM).
When:
Thursday, December 16 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where:
Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Scottsdale, Arizona
Cost:
ASBA and Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry = no charge
non-members = $10
Register At:...
When:
Thursday, December 16 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Where:
Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Scottsdale, Arizona
Cost:
ASBA and Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry = no charge
non-members = $10
Register At:...
10-18-2010
Adding video to your website is a fantastic way to really pump-up interest and add some stickiness to your site. But no one wants to watch a long, boring, drawn-out video. Here is is a great example of a web video done right.
http://mckinney.com/work/clients/gold-s-gym/spotter-iphone-app
http://mckinney.com/work/clients/gold-s-gym/spotter-iphone-app
10-05-2010
If you've ever had to help name a business (or just wanted to set up a brand new website), then you know how difficult it can be to find that perfect domain name. Then you'll appreiciate this great article I found on CNN.com today.
Now a day's businesses have to get far more creative in trying to find a .com domain name that fits their busienss. As Brannon Cashion says, "No one is naming a company Apple anymore. Those days are really long gone." And isn't that the truth, but with a little creativity and some old fashioned hard work, you can still find a grea...
Now a day's businesses have to get far more creative in trying to find a .com domain name that fits their busienss. As Brannon Cashion says, "No one is naming a company Apple anymore. Those days are really long gone." And isn't that the truth, but with a little creativity and some old fashioned hard work, you can still find a grea...
09-14-2010
Here is a great article I found at WebDesignledger.com. It's about simple ways you can add value for your customers so that you can earn more money. It's well worth reading.
3 Simple Ways to Get Paid More by Clients
As freelancers, we all want to make more money. But freelancing doesn’t scale, so there’s always a ceiling. There’s a limit as to how many clients you can take on, right? So how do you make more money, if you can’t or don’t want to take on more clients? Well, if you’re better than average in what you do and can put in...| Page 1 of 2 |
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