Hard to Find 800 Numbers

View list here
http://www.hardtofind800numbers.com

15 Free Courses for Small Businesses

Posted by MichaelDeutch

In celebration of ‘National Small Business Week’, here are 15 free online courses offered by the US Small Business Administration to help small businesses get started, get smart, and get profitable.

View list of topics here
http://blog.mindjet.com/2009/05/15-free-courses-for-small-businesses

5 Powerful Ways to Build Your Credibility as an Entreprenuer

by Onibalusi

As an entrepreneur, one of the most important things you should focus on is building your credibility. Be it online or offline, having credibility is very important for new business opportunities, contacts, and your overall business experience.

Read article here
http://epiclaunch.com/5-powerful-ways-to-build-your-credibility-as-an-entrepreneur

Small Business Help Line (Resource)

Small Business Help Line: 877-384-8150

Incorporate.
Get financing.
Accept credit cards.
Write a business plan.
Build your business credit.

Free Audio Seminar: 21 Days to a Physically Fit Website

Courtesy of Dean Mercado, The "Motivational Marketer"

Turn up your speakers and select the Play button above to hear today's tip from Dean Mercado.

Day 1: Having Clear Objectives for your Website
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_1_objectives.htm

Day 2: Look the Part - Magnetic Website Design
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_2_lookthepart.htm

Day 3: Choosing the Right Colors for Your Website
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_3_colors.htm

Day 4: Choosing The Right Fonts For Your Website
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_4_fonts.htm

Day 5: Using Killer Headlines to Draw Your Visitor In
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_5_headlines.htm

Day 6: Using Sales Copy That Sells
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_6_salescopy.htm

Day 7: Using Relevant, Professional Graphics
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_7_graphics.htm

Day 8: Having A Strong, Consistent Personal Brand
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_8_brand.htm

Day 9: Having A Clear Call to Action
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_9_call2action.htm

Day 10: Making It Easy To Buy
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_10_easy.htm

Day 11: Having Easy, Consistent, and Common Navigation
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_11_navigation.htm

Day 12: Ensuring Fast Load Times For Your Website
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_12_fast.htm

Day 13: Having A Means To Capture A Visitor's Contact Information
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_13_contactinfo.htm

Day 14: Taking A What's In It For Me (WIIFM) Approach
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_14_wiifm.htm

Day 15: Providing Consistent Content and Value
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_15_value.htm

Day 16: Having Compelling Reasons To Visit Often
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_16_visit.htm

Day 17: The Importance Of Testimonials
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_17_testimonials.htm

Day 18: Implementing A Proper Keyword Strategy
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_18_keyword.htm

Day 19: Implementing A Search Engine Strategy
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_19_se.htm

Day 20: Using Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) In Your Website
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_20_css.htm

Day 21: Implementing An Effective Link Strategy
http://www.onlinemarketingmuscle.com/Free_eCourse/e21_21_link.htm

30+ Lessons on SEO Marketing

Optimize The Wrong Keywords And You'll Likely Never See Results ...

"7 Days To Complete Search Engine Domination"
http://seoelite.com/Lesson1.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson2-as.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson3-zs.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson4-zv.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson5-an.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson6-mn.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson7-yt.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson8-th.htm (I was forced to remove lesson
8 because the website I was analyzing did not want their secrets
revealed...but don't worry, I'll teach you those secrets in later
lessons.)

http://seoelite.com/Lesson9-aq.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson10-ns.htm

http://seoelite.com/Lesson11-rs.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson12-tq.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson13-rs.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson14-st.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson15-rt.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson16-et.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson17-ls.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson18-tp.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson19-rs.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson20-ry.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson21-pi.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson22-er.htm


http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson23-wd.htm


http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson24-td.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson25-wv.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson26-tg.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson27-jf.htm


http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson28-er.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson29-ln.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson30-ls.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson31-we.htm


http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson32-tr.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson33-fg.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson34-ed.htm

http://www.seoelite.com/Lesson35-rt.htm

[Thanks to Bob Tyndall, ryze member for this information.
http://www.blackjava.ca]

100 Small Business Audio Podcasts

"..We narrowed it down to 100 informative podcasts for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Most of the following podcasts specifically target a small business audience. Others have a broader business focus. All, however, are relevant to business owners and entrepreneurs. Explore and listen, and see what you think of this list."

Topics covered:
- Leadership and Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Operating a Small Business
- Tax and Finance
- Start Ups and Starting a Business
- Home Based Business
- Small Business Technology
- Business Opportunities and Franchises
- "All Around" Small Business Podcasts
- Business News and the Big Picture
- Non-active Podcasts

View complete list and podcast details here
http://www.smbtrendwire.com/2007/08/22/100-small-business-audio-podcasts

GOVERNMENT : Fed, State, Local - Business, More

American Small Business Association
http://www.asba.org

Business Government Index Site
http://www.business.gov

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
http://www.cfda.gov

Directory Local, State & Federal Sites
http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm

Disability Government Site
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov

Federal Citizen Information Center
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov

Federal Depository Library
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html

Federal Government Resources Page
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/federal.html

First Gov - http://firstgov.gov
Business & Non Profit - http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Business_Gateway.shtml
Int'l Business - http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Foreign_Business.shtml

General Service Administration - http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/home.do?tabId=0
GSA Government Catalog - http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA_BASIC&contentId=9439&noc=T

Government Library Access
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/libraries.html

Government Programs
http://www.business.com/guides/government_programs

NTIA Government Listing Links (Small Biz)
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/opadhome/mtdpweb/smabus.htm

Primary Government Links
http://www.businessforum.com/bookmarks.html#1

SBA: Small Business Association - http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov
SBA Disadvantaged Business - http://www.sba.gov/sdb
SBA Government Business Development - http://www.sba.gov/gcbd
SBA Training - http://www.sba.gov/training

Small Business Development Center
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu

US Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov

US Counties Site Search
http://www.uscounties.com

U.S. Government Online Services - http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Services.shtml
Reference Center - http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Reference_Shelf.shtml

Author & Writer's - Resources, Tips, Tools, More

= CLASSES, CHATS, TUTORIALS -
Author Marketing Free Teleclasses
http://amarketingexpert.com/iclasses.html

Online Beginners Guide: How to....
http://www.onlinebeginnersguide.com/how_to_write_articles.htm



= GROUPS, FORUMS, ETC -
American Society of Journalists and Authors
http://www.asja.org

My Writers Circle Forum
http://www.mywriterscircle.com

National Writers Union
http://www.nwu.org/nwu

The American Copy Editors Society
http://www.copydesk.org

WAHM Writing Forum For Useful Info
http://www.topicontent.com/check-wahm-writing-forum-info

Writer's Forum & Free Portfolio
http://www.writing.com



= RESOURCES -
43 Helpful Blogs for Writers
http://www.freelancewritinggigs.com/2009/07/43-helpful-and-terrific-blogs-for-writers

Author Mania
Help for writers, how to write, writing resources and tips
http://www.authormania.com

Author & Writer Resources
http://www.justthewritewords.com/GreatResources.htm
http://www.dmoz.org/Arts/Writers_Resources

Legal Write Publications
Literary law resources for writers
http://www.legalwritepublications.com

Poets & Writers Magazine
http://www.pw.org/magazine

Publishers Weekly
International Book & Bookselling News, Reviews, Bestsellers
http://www.publishersweekly.com

Radio for Writers
http://www.writersfm.com/writersfm

The Literary Law Guide
Free legal resources for writers and independent publishers
http://www.theliterarylawguide.com

Writing Resources (Variety)
http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?topicid=750535&confid=1022



= TIPS -
3 Ways to Improve Your Writing Immediately
http://qualitybusinesswriting.com/?p=453

7 Ways To Make Writing Easier
http://bensettle.com/blog/7-ways-to-make-writing-easier

On-line Copyright Infringement: 4 Ways To Remove Your Stolen Work
http://www.mayhemstudios.com/blog/2008/02/on-line-copyright-infringement.html



= TOOLS, REFERENCE MISC -
80 Useful Tools and Resources For Freelancers
http://blog.limeexchange.com/2009/07/29/80-useful-tools-and-resources-freelancers-can-make-use-of

Acronymfinder
Find out what any acronym, abbreviation, or initialism stands for
http://www.acronymfinder.com

Dictionary/Thesaurus Reference
http://www.dictionarylink.com

One Look - Dictionary/tool for writers
http://www.onelook.com

Online Rhyming Dictionary
http://www.poetry4kids.com/rhymes

General Links: Scams, Fraud, Consumer Protection

_____________________________________________
Government Links: Scams, Fraud, Consumer Protection
http://1stopbizresource.blogspot.com/2011/07/government-links-scams-fraud-consumer.html

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All about 'Phishing' (Scams & Fraud)
http://www.antiphishing.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
http://www.antiphishing.org
http://www.phishinginfo.org
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/phishing.htm
http://www.fraud.org/tips/internet/phishing.htm

Avoid Fraud
http://www.avoidfraud.org

Consumer Complaints
http://www.measuredup.com

Consumer Information Center
http://www.savvyconsumer.org

Crime Watch: Current Scams & Fraud Alert
http://the7thpwr.wordpress.com/about/anonymous-tips/latest-crime-news/current-fraud-and-scam-alerts

Cyber Criminals Most Wanted & Scam Watch
http://www.ccmostwanted.com

Direct Marketing Association (DMA)
http://www.the-dma.org/index.php

Free Kit: Avoiding ID Theft
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rc/specoffr.htm

Home With the Kids (Scam Info, Links)
http://www.homewiththekids.com/scams

Identity Law Resources (Scams)
http://identitylawresources.blogspot.com

Internet Scams, Identity Theft and Urban Legends
http://www.scambusters.org

National Internet Fraud Watch Info Ctr
http://fraud.org/forconsumers.htm

Online Rumor Websites: How to Fight Internet Abuse
'They're talking about you online, and it isn't good. Here's what you you can do about online harassment.'
http://www.rd.com/your-america-inspiring-people-and-stories/online-rumor-websites-how-to-fight-internet-abuse/article107239.html

Preventing Identity Theft
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/rc/d58.htm

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse (Consumers)
http://www.privacyrights.org

Product Reviews and Reports
http://www.consumersearch.com

Report Bad Companies
http://www.complaints.com

RipOffReport.com
http://ripoffreport.com

Scams '101' Site (Privately Owned)
http://www.friendsinbusiness.com

Scam Prevention | The Work at Home Woman
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/scam-prevention

Scamwatch!
http://www.scamwatch.com/forms/scam_report.html

WebAssured
http://www.webassured.com/watchlist/watchlist.cfm