Have you got eight hours and $10? Then you can build a Web site for your business. Here's a guide for business owners looking to make the leap online.
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EBay, looking to expand its global classified-ad business, is taking advantage of an economic slowdown to buy promising private companies.
Irked by eBay's changes in fees and the feedback-rating system, merchants are gravitating to smaller alternative sites. But shoppers must beware when buying on newer e-commerce sites.
Blog: Changes eBay sellers would like to see on the site
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Getting noticed by potential customers on the increasingly crowded Internet is a challenge, especially for small businesses with small marketing budgets. But there's one way to stand out amid the clutter, even for those with limited resources: online video commercials.
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A song-parody contest helped a classroom technology firm grow closer to teachers and students as well as generate sales leads.
A virtual marketplace for crafters offers several ways for its customers to connect -- and also embraces their off-site interaction.
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More small companies are allowing employees to use their personal smart phones for work. But that move could lead to big trouble, thanks to a new breed of hackers who are starting to target mobile phones.
Most small-business owners can't afford consultants or an IT staff. For tech support, they draw on other resources: neighbors, friends and relatives. But there are other sources that small businesses can turn to for reliable, inexpensive and even free tech support.
Deciding what to outsource and what to keep in-house is often a crucial decision for managers. Even with an IT staff, some jobs are better handled by experts
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