Small Business Development Centers (USA)

Here are the centers that stand out as the most active and influential small business development centers across the country—providing exceptional support for their local entrepreneurial communities.

View list here
http://www.inc.com/articles/201102/americas-10-most-helpful-sbdcs.html?partner=newsletter_Startup

15 Sites to Read Everyday

"These are sites and blogs that we feel are on the cutting edge of “what we do”: social media, branding, business, web design & user interface, technology, etc..."

Some great information, click here to read
http://vaynermedia.com/2009/10/15-sites-you-should-be-reading-every-day

"Fire Up Your Blog with PLR Content"

If you're a blogger (or want to be one) and are looking for ways to create more content, traffic and income opportunities for your blog - this no charge report is going to come in handy. It explains 6 attractive benefits to using PLR content with your blogging, 12 creative ideas for using PLR and more. It's a quick 3 page report with plenty of ideas you can use right away.

Download your copy here (PDF)
http://www.theycallmewahmmy.com/fireupblog.pdf

Free Ebook: Microsoft Office 2010

We promised a more permanent home for this free ebook by Katherine Murray: here it is (in PSX) and here it is (in PDF). 14 chapters: dive in and enjoy!

View complete details and links to download here
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoft_press/archive/2010/01/20/free-ebook-first-look-microsoft-office-2010.aspx

20 Search Terms For Generating Fab Blogging Ideas

http://techbasedmarketing.com/blog/20-search-terms-for-generating-fab-blogging-ideas/1833

The Cheapskate's Guide to Crafty Tech Buys

Here's how to know which features of cameras, camcorders, HDTVs, LCD monitors, and printers are crucial--and when you can save big by buying a model that skips features you don't absolutely need.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/202711/the_cheapskates_guide_to_crafty_tech_buys.html

Blogs from the U.S. Government

Find blogs from the U.S. government by topic. A blog, or weblog, is a website where regular entries are presented in reverse chronological order. A typical blog combines text, images, and links. Most blogs are primarily textual although many focus on photographs, videos, or audio.

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Reference_Shelf/News/blog.shtml

When Start-Up (Comp) Causes a Slowdown

Everyday of a computer's life can extend its start-up time. From typical applications you've added to multimedia plug ins and malware, many programs are set to automatically run from the moment Windows launches. And for each program that starts automatically, you're waiting that much longer after you've hit the power button to actually use your PC.

Read tips and information here
http://daol.aol.com/articles/when-startup-causes-a-slowdown?ncid=webmail

11,520 Resources Starting an Online Business

Courtesy of Paras Chopra

Free, 40 Page guide (scroll down to view complete outline), covering topics on marketing, starting a business, blogging, podcasting and so much more.

Read more and download your copy here
http://paraschopra.com/business/free-business.php

10 Ways to Maximize Your Blog's Impact

by Terri Seymour

The term “blog” comes from the words web log. A web log is simply a website with regular posts or entries similar to keeping a journal or log. Blogging has become a major form of online marketing for small and big businesses alike.

Blogs have definitely evolved from the simple beginnings of the online diary type blog. There are many designs, purposes and options with today’s blogs. To ensure your blog stays on top, you need to keep up to date on all the different methods of blog marketing. Below are ten things you can do to help your blog be the most effective it can be.

Read her tips here
http://www.wahm-articles.com/Article/10-Ways-to-Maximize-Your-Blog-s-Impact/9978