Why Am I Afraid to Sell?

Relationship marketing. It's the backbone of a successful online business. Fail to forge online relationships and your business will suffer. Simple enough concept, right? But what does "relationship marketing" really mean? Simply put, it refers to the principle that, in order to be successful in business, especially online since it's such an anonymous medium, you need to establish a relationship of trust with your site…

Make Your Identity Available

Knowing The Importance of Corporate Identity Take a look at big names in the computer industry like Microsoft, Dell, or Macromedia. How many times has Microsoft changed it's logo in the past 10 years. If you said zero, then you're right. Microsoft's logo is the cornerstone of their corporate identity, an identity built up over the past 10 years using countless resources and advertising.

Don’t Get Taken by a Fake Distributor

When you're a small business starting out on the Internet, or even when you're an established 'Net business, you need Drop Shippers. Why? Because working with drop shippers eliminates the need for you to carry expensive inventories. You don't have to rent a warehouse, hire employees, establish accounts with UPS and FedEx, etc. You can sell the best brand names on earth from your home…

Federal Taxes for The Small Business Owner

If you are the sole proprietor of a small business, you probably groan at the mention of the phrase "federal taxes." Unfortunately, the only two certainties in life are death and taxes, so if you're a small business owner, federal taxes are an unpleasant fact that can't be avoided. Understanding your responsibilities is the first step toward minimizing your federal tax burden, financially and psychologically.…