Riskiest Places to Surf the Internet

by Bianca Bosker

AVG, a security company, has ranked the top ten riskiest places for people to browse the web, as measured by users' likelihood of being attacked by malicious viruses. AVG explains that its list of the riskiest nations is based on data collected from "AVG's vast user network, spanning 100 million PCs in 144 countries."

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/27/riskiest-places-to-surf-t_n_696296.html

Government Links: Scams, Fraud, Consumer Protection

Here is a list of some sites that can help you better understand and if needed get help if you are a victim of any sort of scam, fraud, etc.

1. Federal Citizen Information Center (USA)
Have a question about Federal programs, benefits, or services? We handle millions of inquiries from citizens trying to find that elusive answer to their question. Pick your favorite way to get out of the government maze!
1 (800) FED INFO
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/call/text/t_default.htm

2. First Gov - Your official portal to government programs...
Main http://firstgov.gov/index.shtml
Phone, Offices http://firstgov.gov/Contact/Directories.shtml

3. Government Guide
As you move around this site, Government Guide will display your federal, state and local resources.
Main http://www.governmentguide.com/main.adp
Official Agencies http://www.governmentguide.com/officials_and_agencies.adp?id=16101798

4. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
The online Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance gives you access to a database of all Federal programs available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally -recognized Indian tribal governments; Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi-public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups; and individuals.
http://www.cfda.gov

5. Consumer World
Links to almost every consumer agency you can think of throughout the world including the Attorney General offices for each state.
http://www.consumerworld.org/pages/agencies.htm

6. State, County, and City Government Consumer Protection Offices
City, county and state consumer protection offices provide consumers with important services. They mediate complaints, conduct investigations, prosecute offenders of consumer laws, license and regulate a variety of professionals, promote strong consumer protection legislation, provide educational materials and advocate in the consumer interest.
http://www.consumeraction.gov

7. United States Consumer Gateway
The U.S. Consumer Gateway -- "consumer.gov" -- is a "one-stop" link to a broad range of federal information resources available online.
http://www.consumer.gov

8. Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection
Consumer Alert (202) 326-3137
Consumer Line (877) FTC-HELP
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer.htm


9. Better Business Bureau
Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
4200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203-1804
Phone: (703) 276-0100
Fax: (703) 525-8277
URL: http://www.bbb.org

Link to Local Better Business Bureau Offices
URL: http://lookup.bbb.org

Consumer Alerts - Scams
URL: http://www.bbb.org/alerts/Scam.asp


10. Complete U.S. Federal Government Agencies Directory
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/gov/alpha

11. GPO Access Online Resources: A-Z Resource List
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/databases.html

12. US Dept of Commerce
http://www.commerce.gov

13. Federal Government Site Index
http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm

14. USP Inspection Service (Scams/Fraud)
http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov

Struggling to Successful Entrepreneur – 5 Part Series

Sponsored by Chris Makell, Radiance Marketing

Struggling to Successful Entrepreneur – Part 1
If you’re an entrepreneur, the title of this post didn’t surprise you and likely intrigued you. Good. My intent for this series, “Struggling to Successful Entrepreneur” is to help you to go from overwhelmed, frustrated and painfully close to burned out.
http://radiancemarketing.com/2011/struggling-part-1

Struggling to Successful Entrepreneur – Part 2
Struggling entrepreneurs who want to play small is why I’ve created the Think Big…Play Bigger™ Business Growth Model. It is a way of moving forward in your business from where you are to where you want to be. You can learn more about the model on my website.
http://radiancemarketing.com/2011/struggling-part-2

Struggling to Successful Entrepreneur – Part 3
Before I tell you how to go from overwhelmed and struggling to successful as an entrepreneur so that you can Think Big…Play Bigger™ in your life and business. We have to talk about something that was a big ah-ha for me and a lot of my clients.
http://radiancemarketing.com/2011/struggling-to-successful-entrepreneur-part-3

Struggling to Successful Entrepreneur – Part 4
So how do we become the strategic successful entrepreneur who thinks big…plays bigger? What are the 3 keys nearly every entrepreneur underestimates? You begin by focusing on fundamentally growing your business. Not with tactics but with a strategy. It sounds simplistic, I know.
http://radiancemarketing.com/2011/struggling-to-successful-part4

Struggling to Successful Entrepreneur – Part 5
So focusing on my strengths is the first key, what the next one you need to be strategic and successful? I want you to ask yourself, “What is it that I want my business to do?” Very few of us think about the “what” of our businesses. What do you want your business to do?
http://radiancemarketing.com/2011/struggling-to-successful-part5

Landing Page Optimization For Dummies (Cheat Sheet)

From Landing Page Optimization For Dummies
by Martin Harwood, Michael Harwood

Landing page optimization means that you strategically craft your landing page — with images, layout, language, and links. By optimizing landing pages and the consumer experience, you can turn good search engine placement into sales conversions and real money.

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http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/landing-page-optimization-for-dummies-cheat-sheet.html?cid=dn_article

How I Merged 81 Files Into 1 In 2 Seconds

Courtesy of Lynette Chandler, Your Business Tech Guide

What happens if you have tens or hundreds of text files that you need merged into one? I'm sure you aren't going to copy and paste them one by one. There is a very simple solution, allowing you to merge lots of files in just a few seconds. This post shows you how.

Read how here
http://techbasedmarketing.com/tutorials/how-i-merged-81-files-into-1-in-2-seconds/2229

Explaining The Internet's New Domain Endings

by Doug Gross, CNN

"On Monday, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) voted to allow a new array of Internet domain endings. The change means that the familiar ".com," ".org" and ".net" could be getting a lot more company in the next year or so. As our colleagues at CNNMoney said, "Forget.com -- here's.coke..."

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http://www.wbaltv.com/r/28298777/detail.html

4 Tips for Protecting Your Trademark

by Dave Smith

A trademark can be just as valuable as a large client, so it's of utmost importance that businesses find competent means for protection. Here are four tips for keeping your trademark safe from harm.

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http://www.inc.com/guides/201106/4-tips-for-protecting-your-trademark.html?utm_source=running-a-business&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=incid37946week24

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Pay Per Click SEO Marketing (Article)

by Peter Kent

"Pay per click search engine marketing puts your Web site within reach of anyone who uses the search engines you register with...With PPC, you pay only when a potential customer clicks on your ad, so you can estimate how well your ad or the search engine you're paying is working for you."

Read article here
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/pay-per-click-search-engine-marketing-for-dummies-.html?cid=dn_article

5 Tips for a Useful Mission Statement

This valuable information is provided courtesy of INC.com Incorp.

Topics -
What Does Your Company Really Do?
Include the 4 Key Elements
Keep It Short and Sweet
Consider Long-Term vs. Short-Term
Test It
Revisit It Often

Start here
http://www.inc.com/ss/5-tips-on-developing-an-effective-mission-statement?partner=newsletter_Startup#0