LinkedIn.  Ever wonder about the true purpose and how it is relevant?  Business professionals are looking for jobs, marketing, learning, collaborating and recruiting.  (and spying?)

Business success is NOT dependent on DIY (Do it yourself) and yet there is something in the entrepreneur spirit that motivates one to create a business website.

So stop looking for the best, shiniest, most hyped website software tool.  Stick with one that is simple and does not require "coding" and programming.  Warning and reminder:  Every piece of software has a learning curve.  Do not expect instant success but do expect these tools to make it faster, easier, simpler (& funner).

One of the most common questions I get is:  "Where can I get free or royalty free stock photos for business advertising, marketing, etc?"  The answer does not seem obvious since each business has its own unique need.  What is the quality and/uniquesness of the photograph needed?  Is free your best option or would you pay $30 for an amazing one-of-a-kind photograph? 

This snapshot shows which types of business have the most traffic on the internet.  BBC News has a great treemap showing many more details  SuperPower: Visualising the internet 

Apparently people go online to use the search tools and portals.

New consumer research shows  over 50% of Facebook fans and Twitter followers say they are more likely to buy, recommend than before they were engaged

Is business technology getting behind the education system?  Marvell is announcing the $99 Moby Tablet for Education. You’ve seen a video of Marvell’s 4.3″ Tablet prototype shown at CES based on the Marvell Armada 600 processor. The Moby tablet is based on the same Armada 600 platform but comes with a larger screen (probably 10″).  Sure you can read more about it right here.

Is your business on Facebook?  Don't think everything is perfect in the land of Facebook.  Clicking links without paying attention can set you back.  It seems there are quite a few different virus strings going around.  There is an application that claims to allow users to see who has been viewing their profile or photos.

Breaking news about a business opportunity rarely found came to my email inbox and thought it would be good to share with a few of my friends.  

So what will you do if your business success depends on affililate income?  Move to another state?  Listen carefully.  Stay in touch with Quansite.  Set up Google Alerts for Affiliate Tax (or other related terms).  Sharpen the saw with weekly news updates from your government or "watch organization" such as The Tax Foundation.

March 2, 2010

Penguin Windows settlement lays out acceptable marketing practices in black and white