ThomasNet provides complete end-to-end web strategies to help businesses succeed in today's online environment. This includes web design, content development, product information management, and analytics to measure success. ThomasNet helps companies connect with customers through their website, ThomasNet.com listings, news articles, and newsletters to drive leads and sales.
How B2B Technology Companies Effectively Syndicate White Papers for Lead Gene...MarCom Ink
Compel technology buyers to contact your software, hardware, or IT services company by using these strategies, tips, and resources for syndicating white papers
Northridge Webinar Share Point 2010 Public Webjfarq
Microsoft SharePoint continues to accelerate as a platform for both “in front of the firewall” solutions and “behind the firewall” solutions. Gartner has reported that more than 50% of its own client organizations are using SharePoint in some capacity, and with the recent introduction of SharePoint 2010 exponential growth is further anticipated. During this session, Northridge SharePoint consulting experts will discuss how SharePoint is more than an enterprise intranet, enterprise content management, and BI platform -- SharePoint is a solid foundation for external web solutions.
Whether you are currently leveraging your organization’s SharePoint platform investment for your external web marketing or business solutions, or considering it, this webinar will be valuable in understanding how the SharePoint platform aligns with your business and marketing requirements, including areas such as:
• User Experience & Creative Design
• Web Content Management
• Search
• Custom Application Development
• Rich Internet Applications
DO I NEED A LIECENCE TO OPERATE MY BUSINESS?
That depends on what type of business you own. Many businesses do not need any special licenses or permits in order to operate their businesses. However, some businesses that engage in certain trades or professions may need special licenses. For example, certain professionals such as doctors, lawyers, teachers and accountants need special licenses, issued by appropriate state agencies, in order to engage in the practice of their profession.
A business license registers your business as an individual entity separate from you, which provides important legal benefits. Registering a new business usually takes little more than a mailing address and a business name, although requirements can be significantly more complex for certain business types.
Business licensing requirements and issuance are handled at the state level. Laws in each state differ slightly as to what you need and what process to follow to license a new business. If you maintain a business presence in multiple states, you need to apply for a business license in each state. However, just having customers in other states does not mean you need to register in other states.
License type
A business license is usually tied to the type of business you are forming. Options include a sole proprietorship, a limited liability company, a limited liability partnership, a C-corporation and an S-corporation. Specific types of businesses require additional business licenses beyond the one required to form the company. For example, a shop owner may need a contractor's license and a trade marketing special products which he is producing may need a business license from the department of health. These requirements are also set by each state.
Applying for a Business
The basic form to apply for a business license usually requires a business name and the name of at least one owner. If you do not live in the same state where you are forming the business, you will typically need a registered agent. A registered agent is a resident of the state designated to receive official correspondence on behalf of the business, such as tax forms or legal paperwork.
:- Naming consultant , brand naming , new name for business, trademark names , naming services, domain naming , s naming products, new product names, dot com name, company naming services ,Naming new products, creates memorable names
HOW DO I FINANCE MY BUSINESS?
You have a great idea for your business and you have found the best place to locate it. You know who will buy your product or service and you know who your competitors are. But starting and running your business is going to take cash, possibly a lot of cash.
How much money do you need?
If you do not know exactly how much money you need, then no-one is going to lend anything to you. And nor should they, because it means that you have not thought through your business plan properly. Without enough working capital, your business' vital functions will fail. It won't be able to meet its daily requirements for living, such as purchasing supplies, paying rent, and paying salaries. The Business Plan includes a section about Financial Matters. Within this section, you will tabulate financial data and projections related to your business. Based on the estimated projections contained within your Business Plan, you will be able to determine how much money you will need, both to start your business, and to keep it humming.
Sources for your business
Personal sources include: savings accounts, insurance policies, stock and other investments, second mortgages, and donations from friends and relatives. Note: You will probably need to provide at least 20% of what you need from personal funds if the needed funds are coming from a bank.
Remaining sources for business
1) Debt. Debt is a loan made to you or your business. Sources of debt lending include banks, credit unions, federal lending programs and state financing programs.
2). Equity. Equity is ownership rights and privileges in your business that you give away in return for capital. Businesses seeking this type of financing must become a Partnership, Corporation or Limited Liability Company.
3) Alternative Funding. Alternative means of funding include: suppliers who provide concessions, such as extended payment periods and discounts; and grants.
*note: Grants, for the most part are only available for non-profit organizations.
How B2B Technology Companies Effectively Syndicate White Papers for Lead Gene...MarCom Ink
Compel technology buyers to contact your software, hardware, or IT services company by using these strategies, tips, and resources for syndicating white papers
Northridge Webinar Share Point 2010 Public Webjfarq
Microsoft SharePoint continues to accelerate as a platform for both “in front of the firewall” solutions and “behind the firewall” solutions. Gartner has reported that more than 50% of its own client organizations are using SharePoint in some capacity, and with the recent introduction of SharePoint 2010 exponential growth is further anticipated. During this session, Northridge SharePoint consulting experts will discuss how SharePoint is more than an enterprise intranet, enterprise content management, and BI platform -- SharePoint is a solid foundation for external web solutions.
Whether you are currently leveraging your organization’s SharePoint platform investment for your external web marketing or business solutions, or considering it, this webinar will be valuable in understanding how the SharePoint platform aligns with your business and marketing requirements, including areas such as:
• User Experience & Creative Design
• Web Content Management
• Search
• Custom Application Development
• Rich Internet Applications
DO I NEED A LIECENCE TO OPERATE MY BUSINESS?
That depends on what type of business you own. Many businesses do not need any special licenses or permits in order to operate their businesses. However, some businesses that engage in certain trades or professions may need special licenses. For example, certain professionals such as doctors, lawyers, teachers and accountants need special licenses, issued by appropriate state agencies, in order to engage in the practice of their profession.
A business license registers your business as an individual entity separate from you, which provides important legal benefits. Registering a new business usually takes little more than a mailing address and a business name, although requirements can be significantly more complex for certain business types.
Business licensing requirements and issuance are handled at the state level. Laws in each state differ slightly as to what you need and what process to follow to license a new business. If you maintain a business presence in multiple states, you need to apply for a business license in each state. However, just having customers in other states does not mean you need to register in other states.
License type
A business license is usually tied to the type of business you are forming. Options include a sole proprietorship, a limited liability company, a limited liability partnership, a C-corporation and an S-corporation. Specific types of businesses require additional business licenses beyond the one required to form the company. For example, a shop owner may need a contractor's license and a trade marketing special products which he is producing may need a business license from the department of health. These requirements are also set by each state.
Applying for a Business
The basic form to apply for a business license usually requires a business name and the name of at least one owner. If you do not live in the same state where you are forming the business, you will typically need a registered agent. A registered agent is a resident of the state designated to receive official correspondence on behalf of the business, such as tax forms or legal paperwork.
:- Naming consultant , brand naming , new name for business, trademark names , naming services, domain naming , s naming products, new product names, dot com name, company naming services ,Naming new products, creates memorable names
HOW DO I FINANCE MY BUSINESS?
You have a great idea for your business and you have found the best place to locate it. You know who will buy your product or service and you know who your competitors are. But starting and running your business is going to take cash, possibly a lot of cash.
How much money do you need?
If you do not know exactly how much money you need, then no-one is going to lend anything to you. And nor should they, because it means that you have not thought through your business plan properly. Without enough working capital, your business' vital functions will fail. It won't be able to meet its daily requirements for living, such as purchasing supplies, paying rent, and paying salaries. The Business Plan includes a section about Financial Matters. Within this section, you will tabulate financial data and projections related to your business. Based on the estimated projections contained within your Business Plan, you will be able to determine how much money you will need, both to start your business, and to keep it humming.
Sources for your business
Personal sources include: savings accounts, insurance policies, stock and other investments, second mortgages, and donations from friends and relatives. Note: You will probably need to provide at least 20% of what you need from personal funds if the needed funds are coming from a bank.
Remaining sources for business
1) Debt. Debt is a loan made to you or your business. Sources of debt lending include banks, credit unions, federal lending programs and state financing programs.
2). Equity. Equity is ownership rights and privileges in your business that you give away in return for capital. Businesses seeking this type of financing must become a Partnership, Corporation or Limited Liability Company.
3) Alternative Funding. Alternative means of funding include: suppliers who provide concessions, such as extended payment periods and discounts; and grants.
*note: Grants, for the most part are only available for non-profit organizations.
SHOULD I INCORPORATE?
The process to incorporate is fairly straightforward. The main steps are: acquiring appropriate incorporation forms from the state of you’re choosing, assembling required documents like corporate bylaws that limit investor liability and submitting forms, documents and required fees. Although the steps are straightforward, business owners seeking to incorporate may seek the assistance of an attorney.
Applying for incorporate the business
The cheapest way to incorporate your business is by submitting the “Incorporation” forms to your state government in person, by mail, or online. Processing prices vary by state but you can generally complete incorporation for Rs.2500 to Rs.5000.
As an entrepreneur, you know that incorporating your business can be a wise move to minimize your liability, protect your personal assets, and even provide tax savings in some cases. However, navigating the various logistical and legal requirements isn’t always easy particularly when you don’t want to spend countless hours buried deep in legal fine print.
Legal process for business
Once the decision to incorporate your business has been made, the legal process begins with the preparation of a certificate of incorporation. Whereas in the past this was prepared by three or more legally qualified individuals, today only a single incorporator is needed. The incorporator may or may not be a person who will own stock. The state is likely to have a standard form for incorporating a small business. The three typical pieces of information requested are: corporate name, purpose, and corporate life span.
The corporate name is usually required to be a business name dissimilar from any other firm incorporated within the state. In addition, the name must not be deceptive or misleading. The state charter office can tell you whether the name you want is available. The purpose of the business must be stated. It is a good practice to use a specific object clause that spells out the specific purpose for which the corporation is being formed. While most corporations are formed for an indefinite period, it is possible to set up a specific limited life.
The Briefing Room with Mark Madsen and Hortonworks
Slides from the Live Webcast on Oct. 16, 2012
The power of Hadoop cannot be denied, as evidenced by the fact that all the biggest closed-source vendors in the world of data management have embraced this open-source project with virtually open arms. But Hadoop is not a data warehouse, nor ever will it likely be. Rather, it's ideal role for now is to augment traditional data warehousing and business intelligence. As an adjunct, Hadoop provides an amazing mechanism for storing and analyzing Big Data. The key is to manage expectations and move forward carefully.
Check out this episode of The Briefing Room to hear veteran Analyst Mark Madsen of Third Nature, who will explain how, where, when and why to leverage the open-source elephant in the enterprise. He'll be briefed by Jim Walker of Hortonworks who will tout his company's vision for the future of Big Data management. He'll provide details on their data platform and how it can be used to complete the picture of information management. He'll also discuss how the Hortonworks partner network can help companies get big value from Big Data.
Visit: http://www.insideanalysis.com
HOW TO FUND YOUR NEW BUSINESS WITH SMALL CAPITAL
The internet has become the fastest and most efficient means by which a new business owner can perform market research and find out ways to raise capital. One important website to visit is the Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.SBA.gov), which can provide the necessary facts and resources needed for starting their new business. New business owners can also visit the public library or read through the local newspaper to find out more information on how to raise capital. The prospective business owner can also speak to successful entrepreneurs who have experience in the field.
Money can be obtained from personal checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and retirement accounts. In addition, equity can be collected from the sale of real estate properties, vehicles, recreational equipment, and even rare collectables. In fact, some wealthy entrepreneurs can choose to raise capital for their new business using their own personal funding. On the other hand, many new business owners may opt to utilize a combination of different sources to raise capital.
Other than self-financing, family members and friends can provide an additional means to raise capital for a new business. Many of these loans can be made available rather quickly because these families and associates know the entrepreneur personally and enjoy the excitement. Borrowing money from friends and family can work both for and against the new business owner. Family members and friends may feel that they should have say in every company decision or may desire a large stake in the new business since they had lent money to the entrepreneur.
Starting a business and one of the aspects that entrepreneurs find most daunting is raising start-up capital. Launching a new business requires much skill and preparation. Entrepreneurs may not have the resources to raise capital in order to market their new business ideas. Before a new business owner can raise capital for their startup, they must first identify the different sources of funding, find one that is most compatible with their needs, and then meet the given criteria of the investor or bank. These crucial steps can mean the difference between having the opportunity to successfully raise capital and leaving their new business ideas behind.
CALLING PEOPLE OF FAITH WHO LOVE BUSINESS
When most people think of faith-based jobs, their first thoughts are of religious leaders like priests, pastors, rabbis, and imams.
Faith based Business
But today there are many more options for those who wish to work for a church or other faith-based employer - or to help others. There are many reasons people choose a faith-based business. First, most feel that God is calling or leading them to help others through a church, synagogue, mosque, or other ministry. Others may feel the desire to help people who are struggling emotionally, physically, or financially. There are many faith-based organizations that provide assistance to people with these needs, and they hire all kinds of people to meet them. Some people may simply be tired of working for a company that does not seem to care about its employees, customers, or ethics, and is looking for a faith-based company that does. All of these are very good reasons to explore the possibility of exploring religious business opportunities.
Opening website for faith related jobs
Religious Business will look at the many different jobs and career paths that are available to people today: what they are, what they do, what the outlook for these jobs are, as well as what education, knowledge, and skills they require. We will also look at possible career paths and average salary information for each position.
Different faith business
However, the three faiths that are practiced by the largest number of people are the Christian faith, the Judaic faith, and the Islamic faith. Not only is the Christian faith practiced by a large number of people, but it also has the largest number of church and faith-related jobs who love to do business in the country. There are less types of jobs available when it comes to the Judaic and Islamic faiths, for business who love to do it.
HOW TO RAISE FUNDS TO START NEW BUSINESS
Starting a business and one of the aspects that entrepreneurs find most daunting is raising start-up capital. Launching a new business requires much skill and preparation. Entrepreneurs may not have the resources to raise capital in order to market their new business ideas. Before a new business owner can raise capital for their startup, they must first identify the different sources of funding, find one that is most compatible with their needs, and then meet the given criteria of the investor or bank. These crucial steps can mean the difference between having the opportunity to successfully raise capital and leaving their new business ideas behind.
The internet has become the fastest and most efficient means by which a new business owner can perform market research and find out ways to raise capital. One important website to visit is the Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.SBA.gov), which can provide the necessary facts and resources needed for starting their new business. new business owners can also visit the public library or read through the local newspaper to find out more information on how to raise capital. The prospective business owner can also speak to successful entrepreneurs who have experience in the field.
Money can be obtained from personal checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and retirement accounts. In addition, equity can be collected from the sale of real estate properties, vehicles, recreational equipment, and even rare collectables. In fact, some wealthy entrepreneurs can choose to raise capital for their new business using their own personal funding. On the other hand, many new business owners may opt to utilize a combination of different sources to raise capital.
Other than self-financing, family members and friends can provide an additional means to raise capital for a new business. Many of these loans can be made available rather quickly because these families and associates know the entrepreneur personally and enjoy the excitement. Borrowing money from friends and family can work both for and against the new business owner. Family members and friends may feel that they should have say in every company decision or may desire a large stake in the new business since they had lent money to the entrepreneur.
YOUR NETWORKS & CONTACTS CAN BE A INVESTMENT TO BE A ENTREPRENEURguide2entrepreneurs
YOUR NETWORKS & CONTACTS CAN BE A INVESTMENT TO BE A ENTREPRENEUR
When you start up with the business what here really needs is that your personal networks and contacts to obtain what is required for the business like investments, employees, customers including space for your new business. While accessing the social network and contacts does not increase the entrepreneur to be a success as one might think in business. When you decide to be an entrepreneur here you should decide how much time needed for your networking and contacts relationship in business, should focus in developing timeline for the business, with whom you should keep contacts, where he/she is useful for our business network required.
The business you are starting needs sound business model, idea or product that serves a market needs, feedbacks and this boosts the entrepreneur for the success.
Keys for success in networking.
• If you are an entrepreneur you must widely focus on the networking and contacts in your area and locality, were no small number of actions needed to become an entrepreneur. Need to focus on increasingly the network and contacts to become a successful entrepreneur.
• Make others talking about you if you are an entrepreneur creating buzz among the competing managers and make them feel that you have contacts and networks that will boost the reputations for your business. At this time you need to follow up the contacts, make ensure that people get value from conversations with you, be in regular contacts with people outside your business, and attend networking events often.
• Know the people you need to know before creating your startup with business. Having the right people before starting off is a strong foundation for the acquisition of paying clients.
• Learning from people outside your team – that is, leveraging your network – increases the reputation of your startup. Learning from others outside the startup team requires that you as the entrepreneur have the confidence to admit that you have something to learn.
Features to look for in Web Development Services.pdfarun raja
Minitzon is your agency for website development services and solutions. Minitzon is a web development company that specializes in creating effective websites.
SHOULD I INCORPORATE?
The process to incorporate is fairly straightforward. The main steps are: acquiring appropriate incorporation forms from the state of you’re choosing, assembling required documents like corporate bylaws that limit investor liability and submitting forms, documents and required fees. Although the steps are straightforward, business owners seeking to incorporate may seek the assistance of an attorney.
Applying for incorporate the business
The cheapest way to incorporate your business is by submitting the “Incorporation” forms to your state government in person, by mail, or online. Processing prices vary by state but you can generally complete incorporation for Rs.2500 to Rs.5000.
As an entrepreneur, you know that incorporating your business can be a wise move to minimize your liability, protect your personal assets, and even provide tax savings in some cases. However, navigating the various logistical and legal requirements isn’t always easy particularly when you don’t want to spend countless hours buried deep in legal fine print.
Legal process for business
Once the decision to incorporate your business has been made, the legal process begins with the preparation of a certificate of incorporation. Whereas in the past this was prepared by three or more legally qualified individuals, today only a single incorporator is needed. The incorporator may or may not be a person who will own stock. The state is likely to have a standard form for incorporating a small business. The three typical pieces of information requested are: corporate name, purpose, and corporate life span.
The corporate name is usually required to be a business name dissimilar from any other firm incorporated within the state. In addition, the name must not be deceptive or misleading. The state charter office can tell you whether the name you want is available. The purpose of the business must be stated. It is a good practice to use a specific object clause that spells out the specific purpose for which the corporation is being formed. While most corporations are formed for an indefinite period, it is possible to set up a specific limited life.
The Briefing Room with Mark Madsen and Hortonworks
Slides from the Live Webcast on Oct. 16, 2012
The power of Hadoop cannot be denied, as evidenced by the fact that all the biggest closed-source vendors in the world of data management have embraced this open-source project with virtually open arms. But Hadoop is not a data warehouse, nor ever will it likely be. Rather, it's ideal role for now is to augment traditional data warehousing and business intelligence. As an adjunct, Hadoop provides an amazing mechanism for storing and analyzing Big Data. The key is to manage expectations and move forward carefully.
Check out this episode of The Briefing Room to hear veteran Analyst Mark Madsen of Third Nature, who will explain how, where, when and why to leverage the open-source elephant in the enterprise. He'll be briefed by Jim Walker of Hortonworks who will tout his company's vision for the future of Big Data management. He'll provide details on their data platform and how it can be used to complete the picture of information management. He'll also discuss how the Hortonworks partner network can help companies get big value from Big Data.
Visit: http://www.insideanalysis.com
HOW TO FUND YOUR NEW BUSINESS WITH SMALL CAPITAL
The internet has become the fastest and most efficient means by which a new business owner can perform market research and find out ways to raise capital. One important website to visit is the Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.SBA.gov), which can provide the necessary facts and resources needed for starting their new business. New business owners can also visit the public library or read through the local newspaper to find out more information on how to raise capital. The prospective business owner can also speak to successful entrepreneurs who have experience in the field.
Money can be obtained from personal checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and retirement accounts. In addition, equity can be collected from the sale of real estate properties, vehicles, recreational equipment, and even rare collectables. In fact, some wealthy entrepreneurs can choose to raise capital for their new business using their own personal funding. On the other hand, many new business owners may opt to utilize a combination of different sources to raise capital.
Other than self-financing, family members and friends can provide an additional means to raise capital for a new business. Many of these loans can be made available rather quickly because these families and associates know the entrepreneur personally and enjoy the excitement. Borrowing money from friends and family can work both for and against the new business owner. Family members and friends may feel that they should have say in every company decision or may desire a large stake in the new business since they had lent money to the entrepreneur.
Starting a business and one of the aspects that entrepreneurs find most daunting is raising start-up capital. Launching a new business requires much skill and preparation. Entrepreneurs may not have the resources to raise capital in order to market their new business ideas. Before a new business owner can raise capital for their startup, they must first identify the different sources of funding, find one that is most compatible with their needs, and then meet the given criteria of the investor or bank. These crucial steps can mean the difference between having the opportunity to successfully raise capital and leaving their new business ideas behind.
CALLING PEOPLE OF FAITH WHO LOVE BUSINESS
When most people think of faith-based jobs, their first thoughts are of religious leaders like priests, pastors, rabbis, and imams.
Faith based Business
But today there are many more options for those who wish to work for a church or other faith-based employer - or to help others. There are many reasons people choose a faith-based business. First, most feel that God is calling or leading them to help others through a church, synagogue, mosque, or other ministry. Others may feel the desire to help people who are struggling emotionally, physically, or financially. There are many faith-based organizations that provide assistance to people with these needs, and they hire all kinds of people to meet them. Some people may simply be tired of working for a company that does not seem to care about its employees, customers, or ethics, and is looking for a faith-based company that does. All of these are very good reasons to explore the possibility of exploring religious business opportunities.
Opening website for faith related jobs
Religious Business will look at the many different jobs and career paths that are available to people today: what they are, what they do, what the outlook for these jobs are, as well as what education, knowledge, and skills they require. We will also look at possible career paths and average salary information for each position.
Different faith business
However, the three faiths that are practiced by the largest number of people are the Christian faith, the Judaic faith, and the Islamic faith. Not only is the Christian faith practiced by a large number of people, but it also has the largest number of church and faith-related jobs who love to do business in the country. There are less types of jobs available when it comes to the Judaic and Islamic faiths, for business who love to do it.
HOW TO RAISE FUNDS TO START NEW BUSINESS
Starting a business and one of the aspects that entrepreneurs find most daunting is raising start-up capital. Launching a new business requires much skill and preparation. Entrepreneurs may not have the resources to raise capital in order to market their new business ideas. Before a new business owner can raise capital for their startup, they must first identify the different sources of funding, find one that is most compatible with their needs, and then meet the given criteria of the investor or bank. These crucial steps can mean the difference between having the opportunity to successfully raise capital and leaving their new business ideas behind.
The internet has become the fastest and most efficient means by which a new business owner can perform market research and find out ways to raise capital. One important website to visit is the Small Business Administration (SBA) (www.SBA.gov), which can provide the necessary facts and resources needed for starting their new business. new business owners can also visit the public library or read through the local newspaper to find out more information on how to raise capital. The prospective business owner can also speak to successful entrepreneurs who have experience in the field.
Money can be obtained from personal checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and retirement accounts. In addition, equity can be collected from the sale of real estate properties, vehicles, recreational equipment, and even rare collectables. In fact, some wealthy entrepreneurs can choose to raise capital for their new business using their own personal funding. On the other hand, many new business owners may opt to utilize a combination of different sources to raise capital.
Other than self-financing, family members and friends can provide an additional means to raise capital for a new business. Many of these loans can be made available rather quickly because these families and associates know the entrepreneur personally and enjoy the excitement. Borrowing money from friends and family can work both for and against the new business owner. Family members and friends may feel that they should have say in every company decision or may desire a large stake in the new business since they had lent money to the entrepreneur.
YOUR NETWORKS & CONTACTS CAN BE A INVESTMENT TO BE A ENTREPRENEURguide2entrepreneurs
YOUR NETWORKS & CONTACTS CAN BE A INVESTMENT TO BE A ENTREPRENEUR
When you start up with the business what here really needs is that your personal networks and contacts to obtain what is required for the business like investments, employees, customers including space for your new business. While accessing the social network and contacts does not increase the entrepreneur to be a success as one might think in business. When you decide to be an entrepreneur here you should decide how much time needed for your networking and contacts relationship in business, should focus in developing timeline for the business, with whom you should keep contacts, where he/she is useful for our business network required.
The business you are starting needs sound business model, idea or product that serves a market needs, feedbacks and this boosts the entrepreneur for the success.
Keys for success in networking.
• If you are an entrepreneur you must widely focus on the networking and contacts in your area and locality, were no small number of actions needed to become an entrepreneur. Need to focus on increasingly the network and contacts to become a successful entrepreneur.
• Make others talking about you if you are an entrepreneur creating buzz among the competing managers and make them feel that you have contacts and networks that will boost the reputations for your business. At this time you need to follow up the contacts, make ensure that people get value from conversations with you, be in regular contacts with people outside your business, and attend networking events often.
• Know the people you need to know before creating your startup with business. Having the right people before starting off is a strong foundation for the acquisition of paying clients.
• Learning from people outside your team – that is, leveraging your network – increases the reputation of your startup. Learning from others outside the startup team requires that you as the entrepreneur have the confidence to admit that you have something to learn.
Features to look for in Web Development Services.pdfarun raja
Minitzon is your agency for website development services and solutions. Minitzon is a web development company that specializes in creating effective websites.
Emphasising Personalization and Customer Journey Mapping in Digital Retailitnewsafrica
Martin Banda, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect, on Emphasising Personalization and Customer Journey Mapping in Digital Retail, at this year's edition of Digital Retail Africa. #DRA2024 #DigitalRetailAfrica #RetailSolutions #PersonalizedShopping #CustomerInsights #CustomerBehaviour #CustomerJourney #RetailInsights #Ecommerce
10 signs you should invest in Web ScrapingPromptCloud
The web is like an endless ocean of unstructured data, and with this data comes unexplored possibilities. So when's a good time to start acquiring data with web scraping? Here are 10 sings to look for.
For many VARs and MSPs, SaaS and cloud have been part of the conversation for several years now. What has been elusive is the profitability. How can you justify adding
technical resources to support the cloud from a vendor you don’t know? And how can
you prioritize which vendor to work with when there are so many popping up every day?
Info CheckPoint provides a marketing database that includes exclusive profiles relevant to your business. We have data experts who maintain accurate databases and with an advanced search platform, you can gain access to data instantly.
Noodle is the social intranet software that improves communication, enhances collaboration, and encourages innovation in the enterprise. It brings microblogging, wikis, document sharing, instant messaging and other social business tools in a single portal.
Click here to explore the features of Noodle intranet software: http://www.vialect.com/intranet-software-product
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DO I NEED TO TRADEMARK MY BUSINESS NAME?
If you have not trademarked your business name yet, it could cost you millions to protect in the future or you might even lose the rights to use it, according to your business. Considering the application for a trademark costs a few thousand of rupees and you can fill out the paperwork yourself in minutes, trade marking your company name is a wise idea.
You acquire trade and service marks through consistent use of a mark. As with copyrights, there is no requirement that you register the trademark. There are significant advantages, though, to registering your mark with the Indian government and Trademark Office in your locality.
Search your company's name with the TESS (Trademark Electronic Search System) Database, suggests the INDIAN SITE. Small Business Administration. Even if you do not end up registering a trademark, you want to make sure that you are not using a trademarked name. Trademark infringement could result in punitive damages and giving up any profits earned while you operated under a trademarked name.
Even if you do not register your name you can still use a mark you have adopted to identify your goods and/or services. Anytime you claim rights to a mark, you may use the "TM" (trademark) or "SM" (service mark) symbol, regardless of whether you filed an application with the INPTO. But registering your mark will offer you added protection under trademark law, including giving you the ability to bring action in court concerning the mark and obtaining registration in foreign countries. The mark ¨ can only be used after the mark is actually registered with the INPTO.
Trademarks prevent the confusion that could occur if multiple companies used the same or similar business names and/or logos, according to. The legal process of trade marking exists to send out a formal notice that a business is declaring exclusive rights to a name in a certain geographic location.
1. THERE’S NO WAY AROUND IT
To Succeed in Today’s Online Business Environment
You Need a Complete End-to-End Web Strategy
ThomasNet will help get you there
2. It’s About What Potential Customers
Expect from You
To get new customers and keep your existing ones coming back your
company’s online presence must meet or exceed their expectations.
Industrial/B2B Buyers are Looking Online
for Problem-Solving Information
84%
60% The Customers You Want Go Online
to Buy or Specify
90%
70% 82%
72%
55%
84% say they want content that educates them,
and expect vendors to provide it
Over 70% of buyers want to find 90% had researched products or
“solutions to solve a current problem” when services online
they start a new search
82% looked up companies or brands online
60% look for different types of content such as that they were already aware of
comparison of pricing and features depending on
their needs at the time 72% sourced for suppliers of specific products
and services
Knowledge Storm, Inc.
55% purchased industrial products or services
they found online
Online Buyer Behavior Study
ThomasNet and Outsell, Inc.
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3. ThomasNet Web Solutions
Helping You Develop a Web Strategy for Your Business
ThomasNet’s team of engineers, designers and industry experts will work with you to replicate your company’s
offline sales and business processes on your website.
The Navigator Platform will turn your website into an online sales channel that has all the tools and functionality
your prospects and existing customers expect.
ThomasNet Web Solutions include:
Web Strategy and Planning e–Catalog Technology Merchandising Technology
Website Design and Development Product Search and Configuration Content Optimization
Custom Application Development Interactive Exploded View Distributor Syndication
Diagrams
Business Systems Integration Dynamic Print Publishing
WebCAD Technology
Product Information Databasing Measurement and Analysis
Dynamic Sales Drawings
Content Writing Services Content Management
e-Commerce Technology
Keyword Optimization Services
Today, over 2,000 companies are successfully leveraging ThomasNet’s Navigator Platform to
achieve their business goals:
Increase Sales Support Various Sales Channels
Deliver the detailed information and tools that Empower your sales representatives and distributors
industrial buyers need to decide to buy from you. with the online tools and information they need to
successfully sell your products or services.
Improve Customer Satisfaction
Give your new and existing customers an interactive Increase Operational Efficiencies
online customer experience so they’ll want to do We’ll help you determine the best ways to use the
business with you again and again. Internet to manage your company’s information,
measure your ROI, reduce costs, and bring innovation
to your business.
Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t T h o m a s N e t W e b S o l u t i o n s , g o t o :
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4. ThomasNet.com
Get Found on the Web by the Customers You Want
An essential part of a complete Web strategy is delivering your company’s detailed product or service
information on ThomasNet.com.
With millions of user sessions each month, ThomasNet.com is the world’s most comprehensive sourcing
ThomasNet.com
destination for engineers and industrial buyers. Frequent visitors include Fortune 500 companies, the military,
the government, educational institutions, and decision-makers from companies of all sizes.
ThomasNet.com is connecting industrial buyers and sellers on a daily basis to do business with one another.
We’ll help buyers looking for what you sell find you online and contact you.
Give Potential Customers Every Opportunity to Find Out More About Your Company…
So They Can Decide to Do Business with You
E-mail You for
More Information
Link to Your
Company’s Website
View or Download
Your CAD Drawings
Read Your
Search Your
Company Profile
Product Catalog
“Over 96% of Fortune 500 companies “ThomasNet.com remains a leading
source products or services on source of product information, and
ThomasNet.com.” lead-generation opportunities, for the
industrial sector.”
Fortune 500 Data from Fortune Magazine
ThomasNet Activity Reports and Registered User Data BtoB Magazine Media Power 50
“Many buyers use vertical search sites, like “Our experience proves that a customer
ThomasNet.com, to narrow their search coming to us from ThomasNet, compared
for suppliers. Make sure you’re being to a customer coming to us from Yahoo or
considered.” Google, has bigger buying power with the
Gord Hotchkiss means to establish a long-term business
CEO and President of Enquiro Search Solutions, Inc. relationship with us.”
Christina Kaberna, Marketing Manager
Innovative Components
Manufacturer of Quick-Assembly/Quick Release Hardware
www.knobsource.com
To f i n d o u t m o r e a b o u t m a k i n g y o u r c o m p a n y ’ s i n f o r m a t i o n a v a i l a b l e o n T h o m a s N e t . c o m , g o t o :
4 h t t p : / /p r o m o t e y o u r b u s i n e s s . t h o m a s n e t . c o m
5. ThomasNet News
Keep Your Company Top-of-Mind with the Buyers You Want
Another part of a complete Web Strategy is making sure that you’re influencing buyer behavior throughout
the buying process before they have a purchasing need, while they are selecting suppliers, and after they’ve
selected you to reinforce their choice.
ThomasNet News http://news.thomasnet.com is the Internet’s leading source of industrial product news,
information, business trends and analysis. It’s also the official news site of ThomasNet.com.
Influence Buyer Behavior with ThomasNet News
Purchase Keywords
and Phrases
Sponsor Product
News Categories
Promote Your Company
in Display Ads
Submit News
Releases
Reach ThomasNet.com Users Where
They Get Their News
ThomasNet.com’s powerful buying audience goes to
ThomasNet News to get the latest news, analysis and Internet users are more likely to
information they need to get their jobs done. purchase from known brands.
That’s what makes it a great place for your company to Nearly 4 out of 10 Internet users who
run online ads. ThomasNet News will help your company respond to an online ad first learn about
get noticed in the context of product news related to the company from seeing an online ad.
your business.
Source: iProspect/Forrester Online Display Advertising Study
Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t T h o m a s N e t N e w s s p o n s o r s h i p o p p o r t u n i t i e s , g o t o :
h t t p : / /p r o m o t e y o u r b u s i n e s s . t h o m a s n e t . c o m /a d v e r t i s e / i n d u s t r i a l n e w s . h t m l 5
6. ThomasNet Newsletters
Get on the Radar of Industry’s Decision-Makers
Another way to get your company name into the minds of the customers you want is to sponsor a newsletter that
they read on a regular basis.
More and more business-to-business/industry decision-makers read ThomasNet Newsletters to help them make
more informed business decisions. They are just the kind of potential customers you want to reach interested,
engaged, and requesting the news they’re reading.
A range of sponsorship opportunities are available for these ThomasNet Newsletters:
Industry Market Trends (IMT). Issued bi-weekly with
a daily update, IMT saves readers time by providing
a concise roundup of industry news. It also covers
the latest industry trends, best practices and offbeat
issues. The IMT blog facilitates ongoing discussions
among readers.
“I’ve been getting Industrial
Market Trends for many years. I
find it contains not only helpful
Bi-Weekly Newsletter
information for my company but
Daily Update
for my customers as well and I
forward it to them.”
Kyle K. Albee, General Manager
North Star Leasing Company
Provider of Equipment Leasing and Financial Services
www.northstarleasing.com
Product News Alerts. Delivered on demand, Product News Alerts
provide readers with the latest news about product launches, new
technologies and the latest market developments. Subscribers can
select from up to 50 news categories they want to read about.
65% of Product News Alerts
subscribers have purchased or
specified a product/service found
in a PNA in the last year.
ThomasNet Product News Alerts Reader Satisfaction Survey
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7. ThomasNet Measurement Solutions
Track the Success of Your Web Strategy
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. That’s why it’s important to collect tangible data on how potential
customers are interacting with your company’s website and online presence. We’ll help measure your Web strategy
against your company’s business objectives using metrics such as:
Quantity vs. Quality of Leads/Customers Acquire, Engage, Convert Ratios
Conversion Rates Cost per Sale
ThomasNet offers a variety of ways to help you gather real-time business intelligence so you can confirm you’re
getting the return on investment you expect from ThomasNet.
ThomasNet Measurement Solutions include:
Web Traxs®. ThomasNet’s free, widely used website Call Tracking. Call performance reporting closely
tracking solution helps you monitor the effectiveness of monitors calls coming from ThomasNet.com users.
your website.
Mirror Site Tracking. A comprehensive reporting tool
Internet Activity Reports. Detailed information about that helps you understand how ThomasNet.com users
all your ThomasNet programs is available in easy to interact with your website.
access and read reports.
64% of ThomasNet.com users
who click to an industrial supplier’s
website call that company.
ThomasNet Mirror Site Tracking Data
Web Traxs
Mirror Site Tracking
ThomasNet Client Center
ThomasNet Client Center
Manage Your Complete Web Strategy,
Maximize Your ROI
ThomasNet Client Center ThomasNet.com/clientcenter
is a free, password-protected site you can use to manage
your ThomasNet program. Simply log–in to update your
company’s information, access your Internet Activity
Reports and Web Traxs account, and gather information
about the latest Web strategies for industrial businesses.
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8. Partner with ThomasNet for Success
Stand Out from the Competition Maximize Productivity
“The ability to provide 2D and “Prior to our online catalog, it would
3D CAD models is invaluable for take two or three times as long [to get
differentiating ourselves from an order]. Now customers know what
our competition.” they want before they contact us, so it
makes our job so much easier.”
Matt O’Kane, Business Director and General Manager
Magnecraft, Inc. Kathy Kirby, Sales Manager
Manufacturer of Automation Equipment and Controls Moore Industrial Hardware
www.magnecraft.com Distributor of a Wide Variety of Industrial Hardware
www.mooreindhardware.com
Expand into New Markets Reduce Costs
“We just received an order for well “Thanks to my ThomasNet online
over $100,000 from a customer in catalog, not only do I get a great
Canada that we would have never selling tool, but I get to make my
interacted with unless we had a very business more efficient and that
effective online presence.” saves me money in the long run.”
Hank Hines, President
James Davis, President
Orr & Orr, Inc.
Industrial Specialties Manufacturing
Stocking Distributor to the Transportation Industry
Manufacturer and Distributor of Miniature Pneumatic Vacuum
www.orrorr.com
and Fluid Circuitry Components
www.industrialspec.com
Rethink Your Web Strategy
It’s not just about growing your business now.
It’s about establishing a long-term competitive advantage.
Backed by 110 years of industrial marketing experience, rigorous research in online buyer behavior, and significant
investment in Web technology development, ThomasNet will help you use the Internet to increase your company’s
sales. Find out how we can help you connect with the prospects you want online, and turn them into your most
profitable, long-term customers.
Contact your local ThomasNet representative
Go to promoteyourbusiness.thomasnet.com
Call 1-800-879-6757
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