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Creating your own small business website requires some planning to get it right. You want Google to sit up and take notice of your site at first glance. Here are 7 things you can do today to quickly improve your Google ranking results.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 5/29/2007
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Today, many small and medium businesses (SMB) are choosing VoIP to replace their current telephone system. VoIP is a term used to describe the transmission of telephone calls using a data network, rather than over traditional phone lines.
By Michael Brito | Published 9/3/2006
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When it comes to marketing, the small business owner can choose from numerous models and ideas.
By Patricia Williams | Published 6/9/2006
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Internet marketing makes life easier for businesses.
By Patricia Williams | Published 6/10/2006
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Just because you have technology, doesn't mean you don't need a boost with other methods of marketing. Don't forget these tried and true methods of marketing that will keep you winning on-line.
By Joy Gendusa | Published 5/28/2005
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Article marketing doesn't mean writing an effortless article, paying a distribution service to submit it to several hundred directories; and then driving the user to Google Adsense page.
By Michael Brito | Published 8/24/2006
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SOHO, home-based business, one-person business, small business, marketing
By Carol Anne Carroll | Published 4/25/2006
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Budget-minded business owners fear that small business marketing needs to be expensive in order to be effective. Here are five simple tips for small business owners who are looking to save dollars, while still running an effective online marketing campaign.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 8/15/2007
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Budget-minded business owners fear that small business marketing needs to be expensive in order to be effective. Here are five simple tips for small business owners who are looking to save dollars, while still running an effective online marketing campaign.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 8/16/2007
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Marketing a small business can be time consuming, particularly if you're not prepared with a marketing plan, but marketing is essential to small business success. Let's look at a few marketing tips for small businesses.
By Michelle L Devon (Michy) | Published 3/21/2008
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There are several different ways to be creative in how a small biz owner advertises, with the goal of finding new local customers and increasing sales. With a little work and steadfastness, you will find a way to turn local small business publicity into a profitable venture.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 7/9/2007
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Does your small business need an e-newsletter? If so, keep these tips in mind as you create it.
By Morgan Vermeil | Published 12/1/2006
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When you are evaluating the possibility of exporting the products of your small business, you should do some research on potential markets overseas and learn about the various aspects of exporting. There are many resources available to help you with your research.
By Kevin Hagen | Published 1/29/2008
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Small business owners usually work from a basic computer set up in their home. This home office can consist of a basic computer and printer, and may contain a copier, fax machine, or other peripherals.
By Melanie Marten | Published 4/4/2007
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Small Business Success is a nuts and bolts look into the essentials entrepreneurs need in order to ensure success in launching a new business venture.
By mike white | Published 5/13/2007
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Offering the most convenient form of staying in touch with friends and family, e-mail is also the primary way for your small business to maintain a steady list of loyal customers.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 9/20/2007
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Creating a profitable small business is no small task. Nevertheless, there has never before been more free information available to the public on the subject. Learn about some of the best places to go to get relevant information.
By Robert Barr | Published 7/7/2007
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This guide was developed as part of a six-hour seminar on resume writing for Tennessee Department of Transportation's small business outreach program.
By Henry Collins | Published 8/24/2007
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o attract purely local customers through PPC, you need to target them on a local basis. This is where geotargeting, comes in. Geotargeting your (PPC campaign in order to find local customers for your small business is really quite easy to do.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 9/20/2007
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There are multiple tactics that you can - and should - use to make people aware of your website and to encourage them to visit. Each one of these tactics is very simple to do - BUT you can't just do one.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 9/20/2007
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Although some products/services are overpriced, most freelancers/small business owners determine price by what the time and/or materials it takes to produce an item. A number of factors go into this process.
By Yuwanda Black | Published 6/19/2006
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While it's true that national media attention can bring great rewards to any business, it's the local media that brings in the immediate benefit. It's where small business owners should concentrate their efforts.
By Yuwanda Black | Published 5/26/2006
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In my opinion as a small business owner I think that eBay is one of the most essential and under estimated tools out there today.
By DannyNoSleeves | Published 1/24/2007
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Why would a Small Business need WEB-PRESENCE? The Internet shatters geographical boundaries giving all small businesses a virtual local and national sales force with just a few clicks.
By Professor W. Paul Borkowski | Published 1/9/2007
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Did you ever dream of owning your own small or big business? Have you dreamed of being your own boss? There are a lot of people who do just that, and there are a lot of resources to help you.
By Mike White | Published 1/29/2007
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Do phrases like "six hat thinking" or "strategic planning model" or worse, "Hoshin Kanri," cause your throat to constrict and set your fight-or-flight instincts into high gear? Relax! You can demystify and defang the dreaded business planning process --
By Kate Sheridan | Published 3/2/2005
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Marketing a small business to reap the rewards of all your hard work. Concentrate your marketing on the benefits of your products, not just your business name alone.
By Kaye Dennan | Published 6/25/2008
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Small business owners may need some e-mail marketing tips to maximize the benefits of direct communication without overstepping their bounds.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 2/5/2007
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Explore some global trends, their influence on the internet marketing field, and how trends are affecting the way online business is done in Argentina.
By Hip Mama | Published 9/13/2007
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Google may dominate search, but it doesn't have to dominate your Internet marketing program. Here's why.
By Karri Flatla | Published 4/24/2006
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Internet marketing comes down to two areas, ppc or pay per click and search engine optimization. If you can master both of these areas, you are going away to be so far in front of the opposition that it will not be humorous. Well, at slightest for your competitors.
By sandeep godiyal | Published 4/23/2007
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Professionals who use ethical SEO techniques for their online businesses have been put through so many changes in their SEO marketing plans, that they don't know what Google will allow and won't allow anymore.
By Rob Mead | Published 6/20/2007
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The most important role your articles will play for you is to provide link popularity with great SEO qualities. Article marketing is one of the earliest marketing strategies to be used in the World Wide Web. It is a well-proven strategy that works well.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 9/7/2007
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While top ten rankings are a worthy goal, shelling out money to an SEO that makes such pie-in-sky claims will leave you frustrated and probably wishing you had spent your cash on something more useful, like snake oil.
By Karri Flatla | Published 4/24/2006
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part of a successful integrated marketing strategy, IMC integrates public relations, advertising, online, social media, etc; and other communications elements into one cohesive entity all sharing the same message.
By Michael Brito | Published 9/13/2006
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Marketing does not have to be expensive. There are several ways to market your home business: word of mouth, print advertising, and media advertising.
By Laura Quintile | Published 10/23/2006
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In a complex, connected world where your small-business competitors are proliferating with the speed of the Internet, you can't afford not to pay better and closer attention to your customer base -- the ones you have, and the ones you hope to grow on. Ke
By Kate Sheridan | Published 3/2/2005
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Most small business owners don't market consistently because they say they can't afford to. However, if you combine one low-cost method with one free method, you will never have an excuse NOT to market.
By Yuwanda Black | Published 5/24/2006
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The term business marketing strategy might sound like it is esoteric or stratospheric, so let's take the mystery out of it so you can devise and implement your own business marketing strategy that fits in to your small business plan.
By Joy Gendusa | Published 4/14/2005
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Finding jobs as a marketing consultant can be a long and arduous process, but once you know where to look, you'll find that they're everywhere. This career choice allows for maximum diversity while still gaining experience in a specific field.
By Kay Reynolds | Published 4/14/2006
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This article gives you the top 10 reasons why you should pay for search engine optimization services.
By Ant Onaf | Published 6/22/2007
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Online customers need to be given the chance to learn more about what you do and to decide that they want to do business with you. Your small biz online marketing funnel is a means by which you can-over time-find new customers and increase your small biz sales.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 5/30/2007
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Small businesses don't always have the money to spend on high-priced marketing campaigns. Small business marketing doesn't have to cost much money.
By Mali74 | Published 7/16/2007
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Before trying any of the new tools and techniques on the Internet, you must Optimize Your Website.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 8/16/2007
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Employees develop excellent skills working in Corporate America. Consider using these skills to help small businesses.
By Karl Hall | Published 9/10/2007
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Blogs are not just for ordinary people who wish to expound on their hobby or area of special interest. Blogs are for the smart small businessperson who understands the power of the published word online.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 6/30/2007
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Whenever you start a small business, you must discover your niche market. Read this article to learn how and why you should find your niche market.
By Jonathan McLelland | Published 10/1/2007
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If you are a small business owner who is looking for a CRM tool, you'll want to demo Office Interactive.
By JC Lamkin | Published 8/20/2007
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Blogs are not just for ordinary people who wish to expound on their hobby or area of special interest. Blogs are for the smart small businessperson who understands the power of the published word online.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 6/30/2007
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Finding the right grant opportunity for your business is not simple and may take you a significant amount of time. However, the grant you receive may go a long way toward the success of your small business.
By Donna Hentsch | Published 3/9/2007
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Research, persistence and consistency are the three keys to effective do-it-yourself advertising for small business owners.
By mark anthony | Published 7/21/2008
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Unique ways to promote your business; if you're just getting started in your venture, this is a must read. Maybe, you're already off to a great start, you can still benefit from these ideas. Read on for unique ways to maximize your publicity and get increased traffic!
By BabyGirl | Published 10/21/2007
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The most widely recognized advantage of incorporating your business is that your liability is limited to the amount you invested in the corporation.
By Adren Alyne | Published 8/12/2007
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One of the oldest and most effective ways to market yourself online is through local small business directory listings. It is a time consuming process to list your small business in the right directories, but a necessary one to ensure good rankings for your website.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 7/2/2007
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This guide focuses on basics principles a small business owner should keep in mind when starting a business and launching, or placing, that business online.
By Paradigm | Published 10/11/2007
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Pay-Per-Click (PPC) is probably the greatest breakthrough to come along in advertising since the launch of television. PPC is not as easy as it seems at first glance.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 6/10/2007
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For the new small business, finding ways to make work easier and more efficient is a top priority. With these software packages, you can minimize planning time and keep everything in one place.
By Kay Reynolds | Published 2/17/2006
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F.O.R.M. works great because it works as a memory tool for when you are in social situations. Instead of talking about the weather, use FORM to make your conversation count.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 5/30/2007
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There are a lot of things that can be done to get your local Web site noticed by your local customer base. Five of those techniques are invaluable in guiding you to success.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 6/10/2007
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Operating a small business successfully isn't easy, but with with these three simple steps you can insure that your small business has the best chance possible.
By Gerrica Watson | Published 7/11/2007
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There ethical ways to build an email list of current customers for your small business. When you use email properly you can stengthen, not weaken your relationship with your customers.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 2/8/2007
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Commerce over the Internet is becoming second nature to the demographic majorities and is here to stay.
By John Geiger | Published 5/27/2007
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is an intimidating sounding term. But don't let it intimidate you; you can get your arms around it! The concept, including niches, spiders and keywords, isn't as difficult to understand as it sounds. Keep trying; the understanding will come.
By Sue Richardson | Published 5/22/2008
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Bulk email Internet marketing is a method of communicating with your current potential or prospective customers. Bulk email has sometimes been commonly called junk mail, a term for unsolicited emails that go to prospective customers.
By Jessica Mousseau | Published 2/19/2007
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Ignoring the benefits an Internet marketing strategy can cost small businesses money.
By John Geiger | Published 6/7/2007
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Trying to do Internet marketing by myself I found to be a real roller coaster ride. It is sometimes both awesome and scary. You wonder if the money that you have invested is worth it, and you hope that you will at least make back what you put in.
By Calvin Kuefer | Published 2/14/2007
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Find the internet marketing information and tools you need to create and promote your business or Web site effectively. There are both free and low-cost options available for both individuals and small business owners.
By Donna Porter | Published 12/20/2006
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A review of the website for Mindcomet, an internet marketing firm.
By N. Katers | Published 8/21/2006
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There are thousands of marketing tool kits available online for a whole range of prices, but what if you are not interested in buying someone else's tool kit and are more interested in creating your own internet marketing product and toolkit to sell.
By coastline | Published 8/17/2007
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Internet Marketing makes a new business stand out!
By Stephanie Espiritu | Published 12/3/2007
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is considered by many to be a subset of search engine marketing, a term used to describe a process of improving the volume of traffic to a web site from search engines usually through search results.
By Jessica Mousseau | Published 2/19/2007
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Do you want your online home based business to get attention and realize a healthy profit? Do it without any search engine optimization (SEO) and your online business will go the way of the 95% that do not make it at all. You can change this!
By Leonard Bartholomew | Published 12/22/2006
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The bulk of any website's traffic usually comes from search engine results. Learn how to easy get your site visible on all search engines with these tips.
By Melanie Marten | Published 11/17/2006
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There are many different ways to market a business, but the quickest and cheapest way in internet marketing, whether the business is solely online or not. Here are a few tips and tricks in order to make the most of your internet marketing
By Aaron Ballantyne | Published 5/23/2008
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Search engine optimization (SEO) is easily the most sought after "holy grail" for webmasters today. Poker and gambling websites are no different. Here are some poker SEO tips to help you and your poker site to become a success.
By Breakaway | Published 7/12/2007
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In a previous article, I advised that every freelancer should join a Chamber of Commerce. However, not all chambers are effective. Here I will outline what every freelancer and/or small business owner should look for before joining.
By Yuwanda Black | Published 10/25/2006
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For a small business consultant, publicity can be the difference between having all the projects they can handle or from starving. The two biggest ways top grow a small business consultant's practice are testimonials and publicity.
By Jerry Robertson | Published 6/21/2007
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Earning a degree in Entrepreneurship can help you gain the confidence and knowledge to successfully start and manage your own small business. Accredited online colleges and universities offer well-designed programs for individuals ready to be their own boss.
By Nancy Lambert | Published 7/5/2007
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The idea of starting your own business can be a very intimidating. You look at all the big corporations and companies and wonder "How in the world can I compete with that?" It's impossible. So what is a small business owner to do?
By fyibyit | Published 5/6/2007
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Fashion designers can make a decent income by starting a Barbie doll clothing business. One of the first steps in doing so is research.
By Ms. Nicole A. | Published 5/1/2007
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Offering the most convenient form of staying in touch with friends and family, e-mail is also the primary way for your small business to maintain a steady list of loyal customers.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 3/21/2007
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Sarah Afshar informs you on how the Small Business Administration (SBA) can help you fund your new business.
By Sarah Afshar | Published 7/9/2007
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There are quite a few benefits to having a small business credit card including making your accounting and tax-time easier and helping out with any cash-flow issues.
By Beth Larson | Published 8/31/2007
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Figuring the tax deductions for your small business doesn't have to be a nightmare, if you remember these key points.
By Robin Cena | Published 6/1/2008
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Many Americans dream of being their own boss. After all, starting small and making it big is the American dream. However, oftentimes a small business startup is doomed to fail because the product is plain and simply not marketable. Is yours?
By Susanne Jones | Published 10/22/2007
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Harmful anonymous on-line comments can influence customers to stay away from your small business based on nothing but hearsay. Once the damage is done, it is extremely hard to reverse. On-line reputation management has become the most important aspect of on-line marketing.
By Caroline Melberg | Published 10/11/2007
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When you want to export the products or services of your small business and you need financing, there are government programs, such as through the Small Business Administration, that can help with loan guarantees and insurance against political and commercial risks.
By Kevin Hagen | Published 2/5/2008
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Consultants can necome an owner's best friend with timely advice for the small business. It is only advisable to hire a consultant if you plan to follow their advice completely.
By Jerry Robertson | Published 2/16/2007
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Finding a small business lawyer isn't the same as finding a personal lawyer; you need an attorney who specializes in small businesses and has sufficient experience to represent you.
By Steve Thompson | Published 4/12/2007
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Twenty years ago bored teenagers might TP (toilet paper) a neighbor's tree or throw water balloons. This usually had no economic cost attached. Nowadays, a bored teenager can bring corporate America to its knees with a few clicks of a mouse.
By Yuwanda Black | Published 8/31/2006
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Keep the email from your small business to your customers out of the junk email bin.
By Pam Gaulin | Published 1/30/2007
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