<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652</id><updated>2012-02-02T11:16:00.077-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Business online</title><subtitle type='html'>The online marketing and advertising blog</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Business blog</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>200</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8580378673508630010</id><published>2012-02-02T11:16:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-02-02T11:16:00.129-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Learning More about SOPA &amp; PIPA American Bills</title><summary type='text'>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     Normal   0               false   false   false      EN-GB   X-NONE   X-NONE                                                                                                     &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8580378673508630010/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8580378673508630010&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8580378673508630010'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8580378673508630010'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2012/02/learning-more-about-sopa-pipa-american.html' title='Learning More about SOPA &amp; PIPA American Bills'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MAzSxbeA3V0/Tyk7YvayIjI/AAAAAAAAAH0/1_wfp7Vrha4/s72-c/Learning%2BMore%2Babout%2BSOPA.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6065759659837955393</id><published>2012-02-02T06:53:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-02-02T06:57:38.404-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Invensys Operations Management appoint Mike Caliel as CEO and president</title><summary type='text'>Invensys plc has announced that Michael Caliel will become the CEO and President of Invensys Operations Management on January 1st 2012.   Mike worked for Invensys between 1993 and 2006. During the later part of his career with the company he was the Chief Executive of Invensys Process Systems, the biggest predecessor companies that was brought together to form Invensys Operations Management. He </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6065759659837955393/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6065759659837955393&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6065759659837955393'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6065759659837955393'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2012/02/invensys-operations-management-appoint.html' title='Invensys Operations Management appoint Mike Caliel as CEO and president'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GSXT9fmZmuU/Tyqj8eMsz1I/AAAAAAAAAIM/QSNL-wKk9Xk/s72-c/invensys_logo%2Bsquare.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-269650004068957669</id><published>2012-01-12T12:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-01-12T12:20:00.465-08:00</updated><title type='text'>What Made Bill Gates the USA’s Richest Man?</title><summary type='text'>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     Normal   0               false   false   false      EN-GB   X-NONE   X-NONE                                                                                                     &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/269650004068957669/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=269650004068957669&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/269650004068957669'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/269650004068957669'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2012/01/what-made-bill-gates-usas-richest-man.html' title='What Made Bill Gates the USA’s Richest Man?'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qogRBZlRLHA/Tw2pe0wGJHI/AAAAAAAAAGU/W3Sp35ZmkWU/s72-c/What%2BMade%2BBill%2BGates%2Bthe%2BUSA.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4903944315862262602</id><published>2011-12-22T04:26:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-22T04:28:37.586-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Opus Energy shortlisted for Utility of the Year</title><summary type='text'>Opus Energy is a provider of gas and electricity to businesses across the UK. The company has been shortlisted by The European Smart Metering Awards for the “Utility of the Year” award. The honour is given to businesses that show market leading behaviour or bring fresh ideas to their sector.    Oliver Kinross run the European Smart Metering Awards to showcase excellence in the energy sector. The </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4903944315862262602/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4903944315862262602&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4903944315862262602'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4903944315862262602'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/12/opus-energy-shortlisted-for-utility-of.html' title='Opus Energy shortlisted for Utility of the Year'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KHFKC4Zsms4/TvMiFdJOfZI/AAAAAAAAAFM/GqeQ4tpmJr4/s72-c/18-11-2011%2B11-23-53.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4641827880505136114</id><published>2011-12-15T03:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-15T04:00:55.400-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The History of Santa Claus, Christmas and Coca-Cola</title><summary type='text'>oca-Cola is one of the most recognisable brands in the world. Their main product, Coca-Cola or Coke soda is available anywhere in the world, even in countries where food is sparse and bread’s a luxury. Even so, Coca-Cola and their complimentary products are available in almost every country.   Since its establishment, Coca-Cola continues to create products for consumers while maintaining their </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4641827880505136114/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4641827880505136114&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4641827880505136114'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4641827880505136114'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/12/history-of-santa-claus-christmas-and.html' title='The History of Santa Claus, Christmas and Coca-Cola'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--9HwB8Ic2Yk/TunhSZu63cI/AAAAAAAAAE0/18AxYSlh8fs/s72-c/The%2BHistory%2Bof%2BCoca.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4458979154647833380</id><published>2011-11-23T10:44:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-23T10:44:00.582-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Sony to Take Full Control of Sony Ericsson Mobile Company</title><summary type='text'>Sony officially joins the competitive world of mobile phone manufacturing after a recent announcement of acquisition. The electronics manufacturing giant recently announced the full takeover of Sony Ericsson. The 50% ownership of Ericsson was bought by Sony for €1.05 billion or $1.5 billion. The announcement doesn’t mean immediate takeover as Sony is still in the process of completing the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4458979154647833380/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4458979154647833380&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4458979154647833380'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4458979154647833380'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/11/sony-to-take-full-control-of-sony.html' title='Sony to Take Full Control of Sony Ericsson Mobile Company'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JPiGXqcmmnc/Tsunge8uVmI/AAAAAAAAAD4/JCE_w4ZXivQ/s72-c/Sony%2Bto%2BTake%2BFull%2BControl%2Bof%2BSony%2BEricsson%2BMobile%2BCompany.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5281618508565169662</id><published>2011-10-25T10:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-25T10:24:00.152-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Steve Jobs Dies at 56 – A Look Back at the carrer of the Late Great Apple Innovator</title><summary type='text'>The world was shocked on October 5, 2011 at the news of Steve Jobs’ death. The founder of Apple and Pixar died of respiratory arrest merely months after his announcement of retirement as CEO of the world renowned computer manufacturer.     Steve Jobs rise to fame is always seen as one of the most inspiring in history. Although he did not finish college (only lasting one semester), he helped to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5281618508565169662/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5281618508565169662&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5281618508565169662'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5281618508565169662'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/10/steve-jobs-dies-at-56-look-back-at.html' title='Steve Jobs Dies at 56 – A Look Back at the carrer of the Late Great Apple Innovator'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vb_F7VIS3Oc/TqWEpTuvBzI/AAAAAAAAACE/goUqySUpBd8/s72-c/Steve%2BJobs%2BDies%2Bat%2B56.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6186933469570768306</id><published>2011-10-13T10:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-13T10:30:01.262-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Advantage of Skype for Business Meetings</title><summary type='text'>Skype is one of the leading VOIP providers in the world. They are well known among consumers as well as businesses because of their ability to provide clear lines of communication. Although VOIP is already common as other online companies are pushing their voice-based services, only a handful can easily compete with Skype. There are distinct advantages Skype can provide especially for businesses.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6186933469570768306/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6186933469570768306&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6186933469570768306'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6186933469570768306'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/10/advantage-of-skype-for-business.html' title='The Advantage of Skype for Business Meetings'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tqk4YXGbWAI/TpXBHRNpXRI/AAAAAAAAAB4/jHuPGc5W808/s72-c/The%2BAdvantage%2Bof%2BSkype%2BMeetings%2Bfor%2BBusiness%2BUse.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5940635812660226447</id><published>2011-10-04T02:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-04T03:00:16.808-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Business Holiday Cards</title><summary type='text'>During the Christmas period many people exchange cards, wishing each other a Merry Christmas and a good year ahead. Over the past few decades this tradition has been passed onto the business world. Many companies now send business cards to their employees or to clients, showing how they appreciate them. This is a great way to keep people motivated and recognise them as a great addition to your </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5940635812660226447/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5940635812660226447&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5940635812660226447'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5940635812660226447'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/10/business-holiday-cards.html' title='Business Holiday Cards'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xW1Cjee1foQ/TorZIHqTvEI/AAAAAAAAABk/9cfuwL0aND0/s72-c/235725tkfad72bf.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1206107733862312176</id><published>2011-09-07T11:47:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-12-15T05:05:50.170-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Steve Jobs Leaves Apple</title><summary type='text'>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt; 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    Normal   0               false   false   false      EN-GB   X-NONE   X-NONE                                                     MicrosoftInternetExplorer4                                                   &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6802104740809634059/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6802104740809634059&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6802104740809634059'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6802104740809634059'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/08/chemistry-club.html' title='The Chemistry Club&apos;s Master Classes'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--35JVgvfhN8/TkzfX9POyMI/AAAAAAAAA0s/Zl3u1Eovzzc/s72-c/seminar.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1039912690978839851</id><published>2011-06-08T04:21:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-12-22T04:25:36.911-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Opus Energy Ltd  - B2B Power Supplier</title><summary type='text'>Opus Energy Ltd is an independent supplier of electricity and gas to businesses across the UK. The company was established in 2002 and currently supplies over 100,000 properties with power. Many of Opus Energy’s customers are medium and small sized businesses that enjoy the savings the company can offer them on their energy. Opus also offers flexible and accurate billing for their clients.     </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1039912690978839851/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1039912690978839851&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1039912690978839851'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1039912690978839851'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/11/opus-energy-b2b-power-supplier.html' title='Opus Energy Ltd  - B2B Power Supplier'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iezKrDCTjBY/TrkfhHyS0dI/AAAAAAAAACk/Foq5QymXUoA/s72-c/opus%2B136.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4371643032682199268</id><published>2011-05-23T10:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:53:58.978-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Iphone app for the marketing industry</title><summary type='text'>Surprisingly there hasn’t been a great variety of iPhone applications allowing users to learn and stay up-to-date with the online marketing industry. Social Media Ltd has just released their first application on the app store to try and solve that gap in the market. The application features a lot of marketing information and has a built in blog and twitter feed to make sure you're up-to-date with</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4371643032682199268/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4371643032682199268&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4371643032682199268'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4371643032682199268'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/05/iphone-app-for-marketing-industry.html' title='Iphone app for the marketing industry'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sEvzF23RXnY/Td4YE2ushDI/AAAAAAAAAxA/s8O8TPPdz7o/s72-c/iphone%2Bapp%2Bimage%2Bbig.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1373440432873960880</id><published>2011-05-17T03:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-24T09:24:51.268-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Paul Canning, HIG's MD Praises AIRCOM Acquisition</title><summary type='text'> Paul Canning, HIG's Managing Director has recently praised the company's acquisition of AIRCOM. HIG announced on February 13th that it had obtained AIRCOM, the world’s largest independent provider of network planning and optimisation services to the telecom industry. AIRCOM was founded in 1995 and currently employs 900 professionals in 14 offices across the globe. The company helps both network </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1373440432873960880/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1373440432873960880&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1373440432873960880'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1373440432873960880'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/05/aircom-acquisition-praised-by-higs-paul.html' title='Paul Canning, HIG&apos;s MD Praises AIRCOM Acquisition'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-olqQljstZOo/TdJOiLeLVeI/AAAAAAAAAw4/0wO5lVAwnZM/s72-c/aircom.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1973237507226861396</id><published>2011-04-18T11:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:47:51.078-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Huffington Post Moving Away from Freelancers</title><summary type='text'>One of the biggest tech-related mergers this year is AOL’s $315 million acquisition of Huffington Post. The website editor and owner, Arianna Huffington, will become the lead editor of the website which is now the Huffington Post Media Group. It’s a very significant acquisition for the online world because it shows how a blog website could become very expensive.But the movement of Huffington Post</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1973237507226861396/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1973237507226861396&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1973237507226861396'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1973237507226861396'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/04/huffington-post-moving-away-from.html' title='Huffington Post Moving Away from Freelancers'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5PKzWrn7f5g/TacVFUX7xZI/AAAAAAAAAvo/BMSSKzZdZPg/s72-c/Huffington%2BPost%2BMoving%2BAway%2Bfrom%2BFreelancers.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4919303002036177554</id><published>2011-04-08T06:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-01-26T04:07:30.601-08:00</updated><title type='text'>HIG Capital and their European Affiliate</title><summary type='text'>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     Normal   0               false   false   false      EN-GB   X-NONE   X-NONE                                                     MicrosoftInternetExplorer4                                                   &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4919303002036177554/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4919303002036177554&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4919303002036177554'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4919303002036177554'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/04/paul-canning-hig-capital.html' title='HIG Capital and their European Affiliate'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-7005275399155124825</id><published>2011-04-07T03:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:48:18.563-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Marks and Spencer Returns to France with a New Marketing Plan</title><summary type='text'>Marks and Spencer is returning to France after the company removed their stores more than a decade ago. As one of the major clothing retailers in the world, Marks and Spencer opted to return to France because of the increasing awareness of their brand. Plans to open the first retail store in France were announced November 2010 and they expect to open the first retail shop by the end of 2011. Like</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/7005275399155124825/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=7005275399155124825&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7005275399155124825'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7005275399155124825'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/04/marks-and-spencer-returns-to-france.html' title='Marks and Spencer Returns to France with a New Marketing Plan'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k95FlnNbOIA/TZ2MqI6YWFI/AAAAAAAAAvI/MdKPMtRBa0s/s72-c/Marks%2Band%2BSpencer%2BReturns%2Bto%2BFrance%2Bwith%2BNew%2BMarketing%2BPlan.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5377889393740019176</id><published>2011-03-31T11:49:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:48:45.093-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Learning More About Mobile Check-in</title><summary type='text'>Mobile check-in is an increasingly popular form of online social networking. It is a totally different form of social network from traditional networks such as Twitter and Facebook because it focuses on locations and places of interest instead of basic sharing of information, pictures and opinions. Some social networks already feature mobile check-in such as Facebook (Facebook Places) and Twitter</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5377889393740019176/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5377889393740019176&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5377889393740019176'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5377889393740019176'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/03/learning-more-about-mobile-check-in.html' title='Learning More About Mobile Check-in'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MA5jVSd479g/TZNRYjLdvnI/AAAAAAAAAvA/IX1wLkQ1Duw/s72-c/Learning%2BMore%2BAbout%2BMobile%2BCheck.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-2593569996055992046</id><published>2011-03-15T03:29:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-02-01T09:38:00.677-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Opus Energy Ltd to Create 100 new Jobs following Top Track 250</title><summary type='text'>Opus Energy Ltd  has announced that it will be creating 100 new jobs by December 2012.  The company has announced the increase in positions following their  feature in The Sunday Times Top Track 250. The league table is made up  of the UK's leading mid-market private organisations. Opus Energy  featured in the Top Track 250 through an increase of 31% sales growth  year on year.Opus Energy is a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/2593569996055992046/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=2593569996055992046&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2593569996055992046'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2593569996055992046'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/03/opus-energy-ltd-to-create-100-new-jobs.html' title='Opus Energy Ltd to Create 100 new Jobs following Top Track 250'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1XdSdpKz5c/TsZCaATwWaI/AAAAAAAAADM/z1OreH2lZb0/s72-c/18-11-2011%2B11-23-53.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-7938717236911007112</id><published>2011-03-08T01:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:49:10.520-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Importance of Digital Advertising Offline</title><summary type='text'>Offline advertising or advertising through billboards, newspapers and other media outlets has been highly profitable over the past centuries. Although people constantly see ads online, offline advertising is still considered important because people still interact with their surrounding. As companies spend millions for online advertising, they spend a lot more in offline advertising to get their </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/7938717236911007112/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=7938717236911007112&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7938717236911007112'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7938717236911007112'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/03/importance-of-digital-advertising.html' title='The Importance of Digital Advertising Offline'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zZjk2bYMs9I/TXX-kt-TynI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/pET-k3SHRlA/s72-c/The%2BImportance%2Bof%2BDigital%2BAdvertising%2BOffline.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4390840712074019794</id><published>2011-02-25T12:12:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:49:34.292-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Best XLV Super Bowl Ads and Groupon</title><summary type='text'>Super Bowl is not just about the game as people who watch the event are also there to enjoy the commercials. With an average of $3.1 million for a 30-second commercial, you should expect quality advertising and not just something written over the weekend.The Force is Strong with VolkswagenThe most popular and well loved commercial is undoubtedly from Volkswagen. The mixture of original </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4390840712074019794/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4390840712074019794&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4390840712074019794'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4390840712074019794'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/02/best-xlv-super-bowl-ads-and-groupon.html' title='The Best XLV Super Bowl Ads and Groupon'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3vqA0MMhlwk/TWZnq68kwkI/AAAAAAAAAt4/hKvqVLlSHwY/s72-c/The%2BBest%2BXLV%2BSuper%2BBowl%2BAds%2Band%2BGroupon.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1750994374572698734</id><published>2011-02-02T06:15:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:50:28.148-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Facts You Need to Know About Super Bowl Advertisements</title><summary type='text'>Super Bowl is a championship game between two professional American football teams. It is the most watched sports event in USA and its popularity is slowly creating different traditions around the country. Half time show performances are always anticipated and sports fans in North America and even in other countries hold viewing parties as they enjoy the game. More than 90 million viewers watch </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1750994374572698734/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1750994374572698734&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1750994374572698734'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1750994374572698734'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/02/facts-you-need-to-know-about-super-bowl.html' title='Facts You Need to Know About Super Bowl Advertisements'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OtCasT0bEo0/TUlnmyWqgvI/AAAAAAAAAtY/Ou90oto2GTc/s72-c/Facts%2BYou%2BNeed%2Bto%2BKnow%2BAbout%2BSuperbowl%2BAdvertisements.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-2877194153893875945</id><published>2011-01-27T04:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:50:49.938-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Starbucks to Go Through 4th Logo Change</title><summary type='text'>The largest coffeehouse company is not only known for their coffee but also its recognizable logo, which is now associated with world-class coffee. The Seattle-based coffee giant has plans to l shed its old logo and introduce a new design in the coming months.      But Starbucks is not changing their logo for the first time. In fact, this is the 4th logo change for the company. The first version </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/2877194153893875945/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=2877194153893875945&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2877194153893875945'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2877194153893875945'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2011/01/starbucks-to-go-through-4th-logo-change.html' title='Starbucks to Go Through 4th Logo Change'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OtCasT0bEo0/TUFsr4g0JWI/AAAAAAAAAs0/bTl5TDJVJF4/s72-c/Starbucks%2Blogo%2Bchange.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6471197575927858193</id><published>2010-12-25T23:53:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-25T23:53:00.711-08:00</updated><title type='text'>On the road cottage rental with best iPhone app</title><summary type='text'>For the busy professional on the road, Sykes Cottages, the UKs largest independent cottage rental company launched the best iPhone app in the field. A complete property review and booking engine very simple to use on iPhone. The video explains it all, easy does it.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6471197575927858193/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6471197575927858193&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6471197575927858193'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6471197575927858193'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/12/on-road-cottage-rental-with-best-iphone.html' title='On the road cottage rental with best iPhone app'/><author><name>Business blog</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-3930721085619473388</id><published>2010-09-06T02:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:51:14.795-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Photo editing services</title><summary type='text'>The team of talented designers and digital photography manipulators from Fixar offer photo editing and retouching services.The main Fixar services are: photo retouching (face and body slimming, digital make-up, retouching bad make up), Photo manipulation (removing unwanted people and backgrounds from your pictures, add a celebrity in your photo) and Photo restoration (remove water and ink spots,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/3930721085619473388/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=3930721085619473388&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3930721085619473388'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3930721085619473388'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/09/photo-editing-services.html' title='Photo editing services'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OtCasT0bEo0/TITAEMo4ASI/AAAAAAAAAro/PQ43lDWw2Qw/s72-c/fixar-photos.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5906476943455116363</id><published>2010-06-22T03:15:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:51:55.801-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Bloomberg.com - New Design &amp; Free Content</title><summary type='text'>Entering Bloomberg.com yesterday was like entering Steven Lisberger’s 1982 Tron movie. The black background and orange font environment created a feeling of 1980s Wall Street madness which made the user’s hearts pump faster, preserving that “boiler room” feeling fondled greatly from the now retiring old-school stockbrokers generation.The new website features a fresh and easy to read design, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5906476943455116363/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5906476943455116363&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5906476943455116363'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5906476943455116363'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/06/bloombergcom-new-design-free-content.html' title='Bloomberg.com - New Design &amp; Free Content'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OtCasT0bEo0/TCCPDooBLgI/AAAAAAAAAqg/Tzrw9W-C_Zg/s72-c/bloomberg.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4617880173122815400</id><published>2010-06-01T10:42:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-08-18T02:52:19.773-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Healthy business: medical publications</title><summary type='text'>The medical and health industry is a constantly evolving field. Changes in the medical field should be expected as new and better options for treatment and prevention are discovered in various locations around the world. Every medical practitioner has to keep abreast of these updates not only to be competitive but also to provide proper health care for those who seek assistance. Learning is very </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4617880173122815400/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4617880173122815400&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4617880173122815400'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4617880173122815400'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/06/healthy-business-medical-publications.html' title='Healthy business: medical publications'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OtCasT0bEo0/TAVHzsbER9I/AAAAAAAAApw/20VMFGtXQh4/s72-c/medical+publications.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-2528612743513331466</id><published>2010-05-18T09:51:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-01-31T09:53:43.552-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Opus Energy Poll Shows That Sme Owners Think Renewable Energy is Too Expensive or Too Confusing</title><summary type='text'>Opus Energy has recently polled UK SME owners on their attitude to  renewable energy. The survey found that companies were put off by the  price and perceived complexity of using renewable energy. As a result  only 12 % of the businesses Opus asked were currently using renewable  power.Approximately three quarters of the small companies  polled were not using a specific renewable energy tariff. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/2528612743513331466/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=2528612743513331466&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2528612743513331466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2528612743513331466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/05/opus-energy-poll-shows-that-sme-owners.html' title='Opus Energy Poll Shows That Sme Owners Think Renewable Energy is Too Expensive or Too Confusing'/><author><name>Robert</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03447941748209242964</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2s9WRAEBzws/TygqZIL4BOI/AAAAAAAAAG4/yB-ASkJnViw/s72-c/opus%2B136.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4200233590685223871</id><published>2010-05-14T03:20:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-01-31T04:20:30.388-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The Chemistry Club's Events</title><summary type='text'>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;   Normal  0          false  false  false    EN-GB  X-NONE  X-NONE                                       MicrosoftInternetExplorer4                                     &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4200233590685223871/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4200233590685223871&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4200233590685223871'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4200233590685223871'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/05/chemistry-clubs-events.html' title='The Chemistry Club&apos;s Events'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tTkpeSrB6kg/TmSjgpa4zmI/AAAAAAAAA1k/EF1XfNFGHI0/s72-c/235.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6552119696396892970</id><published>2010-03-16T07:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-17T02:44:07.998-07:00</updated><title type='text'>ITC Legal Services – Probate Experts</title><summary type='text'>A probate is the legal process that takes place after someone dies where a probate court issues an officially certified and valid copy of a Will. A probate includes: identifying the deceased person’s properties, paying the outstanding debts and taxes and finally distributing the property according to the will.The leading probate provider in the UK is ITC Legal Services, a company offering </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6552119696396892970/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6552119696396892970&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6552119696396892970'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6552119696396892970'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/03/itc-legal-services-probate-experts.html' title='ITC Legal Services – Probate Experts'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5983124364872850388</id><published>2010-02-24T10:09:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-24T10:28:40.325-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Wall business opportunities</title><summary type='text'>Large and small businesses sometimes have to deal with a small but constant problem: graffiti. There are great looking graffiti made by local artists in every city. On the other hand there are graffiti that are just plain annoying and their removal costs time and money.This problem can turn into a business opportunity. One can offer help to remove the unwanted graffiti from walls for a small fee.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5983124364872850388/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5983124364872850388&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5983124364872850388'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5983124364872850388'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/02/wall-business-opportunities.html' title='Wall business opportunities'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4975167378029634482</id><published>2010-02-17T02:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-17T09:58:33.097-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Healthy business idea: alternative medicine</title><summary type='text'>A definition for alternative medicine would be any healing practice which is different from conventional medicine. It includes practices like: naturopathy, herbalism, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda or yoga etc.   Alternative medicine is also a lot more affordable compared to regular medical help which is why it's very attractive to millions worldwide.You can use this demand as a good </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4975167378029634482/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4975167378029634482&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4975167378029634482'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4975167378029634482'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/02/healthy-business-idea-alternative.html' title='Healthy business idea: alternative medicine'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-3534858475528736771</id><published>2010-02-05T03:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-09T10:50:28.735-08:00</updated><title type='text'>McKeowns Personal Injury Solicitors</title><summary type='text'>Consequences after an injury or an accident can have quite serious complications on your personal and professional life. In the unfortunate case you have been struck by such an event (a road accident, an injury at work, a disease or even a psychological illness), it is essential you know exactly where you stand in terms of your rights and who is to bear responsibility.Making a personal injury </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/3534858475528736771/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=3534858475528736771&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3534858475528736771'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3534858475528736771'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/02/personal-injury-solicitors.html' title='McKeowns Personal Injury Solicitors'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-693355764471774291</id><published>2010-01-31T09:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-31T09:14:57.699-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Personal shopping business</title><summary type='text'> Purchasing products in behalf of another person is a small but very lucrative business. This type of business is often offered by image consultants where they offer their services to individuals who want to have smart choices on clothes, shoes and other products. Becoming a personal shopper is not only for companies. It is a business that can be done by solo professionals.There are two types of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/693355764471774291/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=693355764471774291&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/693355764471774291'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/693355764471774291'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/01/personal-shopping-business.html' title='Personal shopping business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-3380244245503940897</id><published>2010-01-20T02:32:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-20T02:41:08.273-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Clean Business Ideas</title><summary type='text'>Opportunity comes for the very observant ones. If you see a need, you can create a business based on that need and earn in your spare time or even full time. A good example is in offering window washing services in your area. At first glance, window washing may just be a small task but it's actually very tedious and people are willing to pay to get the job done.If you're interested in starting </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/3380244245503940897/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=3380244245503940897&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3380244245503940897'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3380244245503940897'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/01/clean-business-ideas.html' title='Clean Business Ideas'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1520334712856691821</id><published>2010-01-12T03:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T03:46:01.717-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Playing Slot Machines Online</title><summary type='text'>Online casinos are reaching out to more people everyday. As the internet improves the ability of people to connect and do business, casinos also grabbed the opportunity to offer entertainment to billions of users worldwide. There are hundreds of online casinos offering interesting games with real winnings 24/7. You just have to choose your preferred game.One of the most interesting online games </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1520334712856691821/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1520334712856691821&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1520334712856691821'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1520334712856691821'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/01/playing-slot-machines-online.html' title='Playing Slot Machines Online'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5374747429607201093</id><published>2010-01-07T09:51:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-07T10:00:51.141-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Online business with videos</title><summary type='text'>Many people are going online to watch interesting or funny videos. Some would naturally visit YouTube, Metacafe, Veoh and other video sharing websites. While these websites have thousands of videos that can be viewed anytime, there may be some videos that can't be seen on these sites.The lack of some videos can be used as a niche which can become a part time business done at home. You can be a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5374747429607201093/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5374747429607201093&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5374747429607201093'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5374747429607201093'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2010/01/online-business-with-videos.html' title='Online business with videos'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5359162809268377789</id><published>2009-12-26T09:33:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-26T09:33:00.660-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Small Mail Service</title><summary type='text'>Although the world is slowly moving towards email and tends to ignore traditional snail mail, this type of business still offers an opportunity for many individuals. Basically, this type of business will allow other businesses to place their coupons in the mail wherein they will be strategically mailed to potential customers.This type of business specifically targets small businesses since they </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5359162809268377789/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5359162809268377789&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5359162809268377789'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5359162809268377789'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/12/small-mail-service.html' title='Small Mail Service'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5107034348139559849</id><published>2009-12-17T14:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-17T14:10:14.094-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Shopping experts online</title><summary type='text'>Most online shoppers are looking for ways to save first before buying the product or gaining the service they need. Because of strong competition online, most shoppers can take time to browse through multiple websites to get the best price. But visiting websites can be a bit tiring because there are too many websites offering the same product.This is where the online shopping expert thrives. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5107034348139559849/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5107034348139559849&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5107034348139559849'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5107034348139559849'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/12/shopping-experts-online.html' title='Shopping experts online'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-7312485004204801949</id><published>2009-12-04T06:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T06:00:08.958-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Becoming a Sound Effects Master Online</title><summary type='text'>Sound effects are very important in many industries. Radio stations, music, movies and even simple presentation needs sound effects. With the help of sound effects, the presentation or artistic expressions sound realistic. But getting the right sound for a particular scenario can be difficult for some individuals.The lack of proper sound effects can be a good opportunity for an online business. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/7312485004204801949/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=7312485004204801949&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7312485004204801949'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7312485004204801949'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/12/becoming-sound-effects-master-online.html' title='Becoming a Sound Effects Master Online'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8196160335542877685</id><published>2009-11-28T03:41:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-28T03:41:00.217-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Internet dating services</title><summary type='text'>Internet dating is often seen as a cliché business since finding romance online can be complicated and even dangerous for many reasons. But it's one of the simple business online ideas that can be implemented fast. The return of investment is also fast when the services are marketed correctly.The recommended budget for internet dating service is $500. This price is more than enough to buy a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8196160335542877685/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8196160335542877685&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8196160335542877685'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8196160335542877685'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/11/internet-dating-services.html' title='Internet dating services'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8348729867133541544</id><published>2009-11-25T01:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:17:44.514-08:00</updated><title type='text'>DUI lawyer office</title><summary type='text'>The justice may be blind and nowadays it can be found online. The online environment offers with generosity a lot of legal materials, articles and help – from  law texts to online lawyer offices, the savvy internet searcher can find help and solutions to his legal issues.Over the holidays period people travel to meet friends and family and celebrate together.  Some unfortunate holiday makers can </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8348729867133541544/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8348729867133541544&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8348729867133541544'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8348729867133541544'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/11/dui-lawyer-office.html' title='DUI lawyer office'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-9048319633065161279</id><published>2009-11-19T02:34:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:12:27.230-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Online reviewing - an unsual source of income</title><summary type='text'>Shoppers are going online to make sure they are purchasing the right product. This is also the same for those seeking various services and even entertainment (films, music, games, etc.). Because of this demand, a small but potentially profitable online business of reviewing products and services was created.As a consumer, you can be part of that industry and earn money. There are many things you </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/9048319633065161279/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=9048319633065161279&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/9048319633065161279'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/9048319633065161279'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/11/online-reviewing-unsual-source-of.html' title='Online reviewing - an unsual source of income'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-531487617497377185</id><published>2009-11-10T06:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-27T06:07:57.375-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Visible online business</title><summary type='text'>Improving one's website presence is very important for any business. They have to be visible or else they will never get noticed by potential customers. For that reason, businesses are learning SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to increase their chances of improving their presence in search engines.The quest to get better ranking on search engines has provided a chance for online, home-based </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/531487617497377185/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=531487617497377185&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/531487617497377185'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/531487617497377185'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/11/visible-online-business.html' title='Visible online business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-2313474121765250848</id><published>2009-11-06T04:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-06T04:10:16.818-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Legal help for business</title><summary type='text'>The internet has changed our lives: we can find out fast what is happening in the world, how is the weather in Spain next weekend, we can buy clothes and food, donate money to charity, read books, watch TV or search for a date or for a lawyer to help with legal matters.Having the possibility to pay online with a credit or debit card you are one click away from your product or service or one call </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/2313474121765250848/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=2313474121765250848&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2313474121765250848'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2313474121765250848'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/11/legal-help-for-business.html' title='Legal help for business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-7018200178541064197</id><published>2009-11-04T04:56:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:12:50.689-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Starting an Online Newsletter as a Business</title><summary type='text'>An online newsletter is a unique yet highly profitable business that can be ran at home even by a single person. It's a form of online literature delivered right into the email inbox of the readers so that they can be informed of latest news in their preferred subject. But starting an online newsletter is not just based on a simple website telling visitors to subscribe. Those who wish to start in</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/7018200178541064197/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=7018200178541064197&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7018200178541064197'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7018200178541064197'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/11/starting-online-newsletter-as-business.html' title='Starting an Online Newsletter as a Business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6400547191433467152</id><published>2009-10-29T04:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:13:11.030-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips for starting an online health business</title><summary type='text'>People are using the internet for various purposes. For this reason, a niche or a unique business idea will most likely prosper. One of the growing and promising ventures online is health-related. People are seeking tips, information and products online that will aid them in preventing diseases or in dealing with common health problems. The following are online businesses that can provide </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6400547191433467152/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6400547191433467152&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6400547191433467152'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6400547191433467152'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/10/tips-for-starting-online-health.html' title='Tips for starting an online health business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-2276817031556108414</id><published>2009-10-25T10:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:13:31.692-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Using a "Crazy" Online Idea to Attract Visitors and Earn</title><summary type='text'>Have you heard the story about a webpage that costs a million dollars? It sounds crazy but it's true. The website, milliondollarhomepage.com has already made Alex Tew a millionaire. Another crazy idea: Antenna Balls. This is basically an accessory for your car antenna which would not really provide a good impression to everyone. But the website (antennaballs.com) has already sold millions of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/2276817031556108414/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=2276817031556108414&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2276817031556108414'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2276817031556108414'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/10/using-crazy-online-idea-to-attract.html' title='Using a &quot;Crazy&quot; Online Idea to Attract Visitors and Earn'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1359340213576599161</id><published>2009-10-23T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:13:53.261-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips in Starting a Home Based Computer Repair Business</title><summary type='text'>Computers and laptops are no longer seen as a fad. These gadgets are essential for students, businesses and homes as they help in research, communication and for business purposes. The popularity of these gadgets has created a new industry focusing in servicing computers and laptops. These gadgets are never immune to failure so a computer repair business will most likely be a good source of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1359340213576599161/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1359340213576599161&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1359340213576599161'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1359340213576599161'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/10/tips-in-starting-home-based-computer.html' title='Tips in Starting a Home Based Computer Repair Business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1144073063009089178</id><published>2009-10-15T10:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-15T10:28:00.211-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Starting Your Home Based Travel Agency</title><summary type='text'>A home based travel agency is one of the most profitable work-at-home ideas. The commission based on travel sales can easily support a family. An established home based travel agent can even earn additional perks because of his or her connections with various travel agencies, hotels, airlines and other forms of accommodation.But starting this type of business is easier said than done. There are </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1144073063009089178/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1144073063009089178&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1144073063009089178'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1144073063009089178'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/10/starting-your-home-based-travel-agency.html' title='Starting Your Home Based Travel Agency'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-673403735835131063</id><published>2009-10-15T09:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-15T09:55:26.211-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Eco-friendly web hosting</title><summary type='text'>The offline world is turning green, business and people are aware of the impact we and our actions have on the environment. In order to reduce this impact we compete against each other in terms of eco-friendly services, recyclable wraps, energy saving bulbs or solar panels for house and office.To push these actions even further, the online and web hosting have started to turn green and you can </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/673403735835131063/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=673403735835131063&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/673403735835131063'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/673403735835131063'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/10/eco-friendly-web-hosting.html' title='Eco-friendly web hosting'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-3176355947174636452</id><published>2009-10-13T06:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-13T10:10:27.732-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Knowing When It's Time to Grow</title><summary type='text'>Expanding a home based business is very challenging for solo professionals. This is always a dilemma: they can expand but risk going out of business if they do not meet the sales target. On the other hand, they do not want to turn down increasing clients and ruin their image.Some home based professionals resorted to expansion but limited it to their property. To start with, they may have expanded</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/3176355947174636452/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=3176355947174636452&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3176355947174636452'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3176355947174636452'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/10/knowing-when-its-time-to-grow.html' title='Knowing When It&apos;s Time to Grow'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8606913058493078124</id><published>2009-09-30T03:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-30T03:50:31.122-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Great online business plans for mums</title><summary type='text'>One of the biggest advantages provided by the internet is the ability to do things remotely. That means that everyone can efficiently do their business at home. This is a great opportunity for mums as they can have a successful business at home while taking good care of the family.A good source of income by many mums who opted to stay at home is to sell products online. They can use their </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8606913058493078124/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8606913058493078124&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8606913058493078124'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8606913058493078124'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/09/great-online-business-plans-for-mums.html' title='Great online business plans for mums'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-828157977267559892</id><published>2009-09-26T10:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-24T10:22:31.989-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The good and bad in franchising</title><summary type='text'>A franchise is a very popular business option because the business immediately gains the advantage of bearing the name of a popular company. There is also ample technical support for the franchisee such staff training and even advertising so that the business will gain the needed attention from the first day.But just like any business format, there are disadvantages and risks involved in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/828157977267559892/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=828157977267559892&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/828157977267559892'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/828157977267559892'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/09/good-and-bad-in-franchising.html' title='The good and bad in franchising'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-3599494707649216180</id><published>2009-09-23T09:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-23T09:43:06.419-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Article directories and your business</title><summary type='text'>A good online business should always consider adding blogs or articles to its site. This will show the expertise in the industry and even increase their popularity online. But aside from posting blogs on the company site, you should also use article directories in order to boost the popularity of  your business.An article directory is basically a site where you post original articles in your </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/3599494707649216180/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=3599494707649216180&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3599494707649216180'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3599494707649216180'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/09/article-directories-and-your-business.html' title='Article directories and your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-7943948038326287577</id><published>2009-09-16T04:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-16T04:11:29.660-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Web hosting guide for your business</title><summary type='text'>Do you want to launch your online business or do you want to have an online presence for your  offline business? Your next step to achieve that  is to find a hosting service which is suitable for your business.The virtual world offers plenty of guides and  information for business people who are interested in  launching a web page. Before your final decision take your time and review various web </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/7943948038326287577/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=7943948038326287577&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7943948038326287577'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7943948038326287577'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/09/web-hosting-guide-for-your-business.html' title='Web hosting guide for your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1791373660936666343</id><published>2009-09-15T09:38:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-15T09:38:00.336-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Business ideas pros and cons</title><summary type='text'>Keywords related to adult entertainment  the most popular words searched in any search engine. Because of its popularity, it's no wonder why this industry is still earning billions even in the tough economy.But even though there is a big opportunity in this type of entertainment online, there are some hurdles that every webmaster has to go through. The number one challenge is actually the legal </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1791373660936666343/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1791373660936666343&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1791373660936666343'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1791373660936666343'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/09/business-ideas-pros-and-cons.html' title='Business ideas pros and cons'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6071798321612911166</id><published>2009-09-06T10:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-13T10:26:26.308-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Make online business work</title><summary type='text'>Page ranking is Google's method in determining which site should be placed first in search results. But gaining a high mark in page ranking is not an easy task for every webmaster. However, there are tricks that every webmaster could use to improve their search results.Information based website - it's already a known fact that Google values relevant information. Give your website a boost by </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6071798321612911166/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6071798321612911166&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6071798321612911166'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6071798321612911166'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/09/make-online-business-work.html' title='Make online business work'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5541502462655353647</id><published>2009-08-26T06:33:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-26T06:43:30.213-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Choosing web hosting services</title><summary type='text'>Before deciding on the hosting services you go for, it is better to browse around and compare the best options available out there. Depending on your needs, you can choose between various hosting packages - limited or unlimited disk space, server up-time, setup fee and of course, price. Before launching your business website you should decide what are your hosting needs, then choose the best </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5541502462655353647/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5541502462655353647&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5541502462655353647'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5541502462655353647'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/08/choosing-web-hosting-services.html' title='Choosing web hosting services'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1119004969777808111</id><published>2009-08-25T09:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-25T09:37:03.532-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The basics of viral marketing</title><summary type='text'>Advertising is one of the most difficult activities of an online business. Because of very strong competition online, you need to be very creative in your ideas in order to gain attention and possibly customers for your services or products.An increasingly popular option for various businesses is to use "viral marketing". It's a highly unique form of marketing that aims to attract users not by </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1119004969777808111/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1119004969777808111&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1119004969777808111'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1119004969777808111'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/08/basics-of-viral-marketing.html' title='The basics of viral marketing'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8722220339118415106</id><published>2009-08-16T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-16T09:00:00.891-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Boost your business with audio files</title><summary type='text'>Every tool, article and software you add to your website is not automatically a plus. The success of the additional tool is largely based on how you use the tool. Sometimes there are tools that are just annoying that instead of boosting your popularity online, you're driving your customers away.That idea of using tools in your website also applies in integrating audio for your website. Because of</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8722220339118415106/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8722220339118415106&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8722220339118415106'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8722220339118415106'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/08/boost-your-business-with-audio-files.html' title='Boost your business with audio files'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-532987648473100248</id><published>2009-08-12T09:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-12T09:22:21.150-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Approaching  new business ideas</title><summary type='text'>A bold  business idea nowadays  is to offer exclusive entertainment for adults. But since the internet is an “encyclopedia”  in the field and almost everybody can search and look for free, the business idea to sell entertainment  and  Adult TV like Apple TV may be profitable.For a monthly subscription, customers can get a box which can be plugged to your TV and high-speed Internet service. The </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/532987648473100248/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=532987648473100248&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/532987648473100248'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/532987648473100248'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/08/approaching-new-business-ideas.html' title='Approaching  new business ideas'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4852715977833424819</id><published>2009-08-11T01:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-11T01:48:00.661-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Affiliate marketing and your business</title><summary type='text'>Affiliate marketing is a form of online advertising employed by many companies in order to boost the sales of their product. They sign up various webmasters to display their products in their respective websites. Revenues are based on how many visitors that clicked on the advertising or how many opted to purchase the product from the link offered by the webmaster.Although it sounds relatively </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4852715977833424819/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4852715977833424819&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4852715977833424819'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4852715977833424819'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/08/affiliate-marketing-and-your-business.html' title='Affiliate marketing and your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-310179572967408369</id><published>2009-08-06T08:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-19T10:54:34.922-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Considering removal services as a business</title><summary type='text'>A business in transportation is relatively easy to operate. All you need is a reliable form of transportation and above average driving skills in order to succeed. Licenses are easy to obtain and there is always a demand for transportation.A good business idea in transportation is to offer removal services in your area. Many small businesses were able to find success by simply using a van in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/310179572967408369/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=310179572967408369&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/310179572967408369'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/310179572967408369'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/08/considering-removal-services-as.html' title='Considering removal services as a business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6148600121695718615</id><published>2009-07-31T02:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-31T02:07:51.401-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How healthy is your online business?</title><summary type='text'>Selling herbal remedies and drugs online can be a profitable business for both sides - the producer or seller and the patient or buyer.The internet can be a profitable business medium where you can set up a virtual shop and sell almost everything: from Cialis and Viagra pills to colon cleanse products, designer perfumes or special cosmetic creams . The maintenance costs for such a virtual shop </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6148600121695718615/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6148600121695718615&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6148600121695718615'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6148600121695718615'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/how-healthy-is-your-online-business.html' title='How healthy is your online business?'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-9081999189268503173</id><published>2009-07-23T09:10:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:14:21.050-08:00</updated><title type='text'>eBooks as tools for business online</title><summary type='text'>There are many tools that you can use to increase your popularity online. Adsense and smart use of various SEO (Search Engine Optimization) tools can increase the visibility of your website to various customers. But have you considered an ebook?Basically, an ebook is an online book usually made in PDF format. Some of the most popular books in print also have editions in eBook in order to be read </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/9081999189268503173/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=9081999189268503173&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/9081999189268503173'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/9081999189268503173'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/ebooks-as-tools-for-business-online.html' title='eBooks as tools for business online'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4197585143088971930</id><published>2009-07-22T03:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-22T03:00:05.824-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The ups and downs of forums</title><summary type='text'>One of the best additions you can place on your website is an online forum. An online forum is like a bulletin board - you can place updates and news about the website without changing anything in your main online store. The forum will also allow users to post certain questions or react to certain posts of other users. In gist, a forum will allow you to interact with your customers </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4197585143088971930/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4197585143088971930&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4197585143088971930'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4197585143088971930'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/ups-and-downs-of-forums.html' title='The ups and downs of forums'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4118689170044810303</id><published>2009-07-20T11:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-20T11:30:01.093-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips to boost your online presence</title><summary type='text'>An online business needs all the help it could get to improve. No matter what niche your business is in right now, there will always be competition that could crush your online business anytime. You need to have all the tools you can get to be at par or be better with your competition to succeed online. One of the “tools” that you can integrate in your online business is an online article or a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4118689170044810303/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4118689170044810303&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4118689170044810303'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4118689170044810303'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/tips-to-boost-your-online-presence.html' title='Tips to boost your online presence'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-9077263701171195134</id><published>2009-07-19T09:00:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-19T09:00:02.788-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Improving website security</title><summary type='text'>The success of a small online business partly rests on the website. A good website means professionalism and expertise in online business. A hastily created website without much thought will only work against the online business as this could shun instead of attracting customers.But aside from its look, a website’s security should be highly considered. While a bad looking website will not attract</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/9077263701171195134/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=9077263701171195134&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/9077263701171195134'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/9077263701171195134'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/improving-website-security.html' title='Improving website security'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-3458450512360906030</id><published>2009-07-17T01:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-17T01:42:05.350-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips to avoid abandoned shopping carts</title><summary type='text'>Almost every online store has a shopping cart. This is the part of the online store where the charges are itemized including shipping charges and taxes. This is also the page where the user should enter their payment information (paypal, credit cards, etc) or provide a link for the payment page. This page means the seller is about to make a sale.But shopping carts doesn’t necessarily mean a sale.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/3458450512360906030/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=3458450512360906030&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3458450512360906030'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3458450512360906030'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/tips-to-avoid-abandoned-shopping-carts.html' title='Tips to avoid abandoned shopping carts'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8667428982432027508</id><published>2009-07-16T07:24:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-16T07:24:00.447-07:00</updated><title type='text'>eBay and your business</title><summary type='text'>eBay is one of the most popular websites today because it allows businesses and private individuals to auction or sell their products online. Small businesses could use the extensive tools offered by eBay in order to build an online store wherein they can display the products they sell. Because of the worldwide presence of eBay, customer base will not be limited in your area.But aside from simple</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8667428982432027508/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8667428982432027508&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8667428982432027508'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8667428982432027508'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/ebay-and-your-business.html' title='eBay and your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5887333068808666470</id><published>2009-07-14T07:21:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-14T07:24:05.741-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Find a niche for your business</title><summary type='text'>The biggest challenge any business will face is competition. It doesn’t’ matter if your business is online or not, competition could easily cause your business to go down. Because of competition, you are forced to lower your prices to the point that you do not post any profits. Competing could be an option but if you’re against a giant who can easily cut costs, your chances of success could be </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5887333068808666470/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5887333068808666470&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5887333068808666470'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5887333068808666470'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/find-niche-for-your-business.html' title='Find a niche for your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4917742681805331798</id><published>2009-07-08T01:54:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-07-08T01:59:05.976-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Additional equipment for your business</title><summary type='text'>Computers and printers are usually the requirements for a successful online business. But there are additional “must-have” gadgets that you should consider acquiring if you’re aiming for a successful business. These gadgets will help you improve your presence online and will help your online business.Wireless RouterA router distributes internet connectivity to other computers and gadgets. In </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4917742681805331798/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4917742681805331798&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4917742681805331798'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4917742681805331798'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/07/additional-equioment-for-your-business.html' title='Additional equipment for your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8393107657285727105</id><published>2009-06-29T05:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-06-29T05:52:05.966-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Strict online business security</title><summary type='text'>An online business could be easily destroyed with one security breach only. Personal information of clients and the business could be stolen and used for illegal purposes. This will instill fear and mistrust from customers which will naturally drive them away.The following are security measures that every online business owner should follow:• Limited use of gadgets for password protected </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8393107657285727105/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8393107657285727105&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8393107657285727105'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8393107657285727105'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/06/strict-online-business-security.html' title='Strict online business security'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6241468650132480597</id><published>2009-06-22T09:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-06-22T09:58:05.970-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Improve your online store</title><summary type='text'>There are millions of online sellers actively pushing their products and services to online shoppers. Some concentrate on local customers for convenience while others push for more customers as they make their presence felt internationally with an online store.Standing out is a little bit challenging because of sheer competition. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be done.Here are some tips on how </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6241468650132480597/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6241468650132480597&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6241468650132480597'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6241468650132480597'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/06/improve-your-online-store.html' title='Improve your online store'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-2960044623030309296</id><published>2009-06-18T06:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-06-18T06:21:49.826-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips for making money online</title><summary type='text'>First of all, Google Adsense is a great way to make money. If your site qualifies for ads, then you can have ads put right on your website.Next, create an online store. This is so easy to do nowadays on the internet, thanks to all the sites that can help you set up web pages. Although this may be an old idea, it still remains true today and it will make you money.Sell downloadable ebooks. So you </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/2960044623030309296/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=2960044623030309296&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2960044623030309296'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2960044623030309296'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/06/tips-for-making-money-online.html' title='Tips for making money online'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5276881286235642278</id><published>2009-06-09T05:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-19T10:58:12.677-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Security for business</title><summary type='text'>Security - a definition you can find in any dictionary is freedom from danger, risk; something that secures or makes safe.Security is important especially in the business environment and companies shouldn’t spare their efforts when it comes to employee, assets or business security. The threat of any of these components of your business means a threat for the business itself.How can a business </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5276881286235642278/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5276881286235642278&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5276881286235642278'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5276881286235642278'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/06/red24-security-for-business.html' title='Security for business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8433788827350104167</id><published>2009-05-20T06:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-05-20T06:21:21.103-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Advertising offline for online business</title><summary type='text'>When it comes to advertising for an online business, everyone seems to go the same route. Everyone wants to be able to do a little advertising on sites like Google and Yahoo, and be done with it. You need to be willing to do a lot of community advertising as well.First of all, see if there is some kind of radio advertising venue that you can afford. If you can get a spot on the radio between 5pm </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8433788827350104167/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8433788827350104167&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8433788827350104167'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8433788827350104167'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/05/advertising-offline-for-online-business.html' title='Advertising offline for online business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1744359140466413756</id><published>2009-05-07T09:55:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:15:08.733-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Pay-per-click and your business</title><summary type='text'>When it comes to online business, you know that you have to attract all the online visitors you can get. However, that means that some companies pay to be part of a pay per click advertising campaign. Pay per click will allow your business to attract more visitors to the site and more customers willing to pay for your products and your services. The well-known online advertising program is the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1744359140466413756/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1744359140466413756&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1744359140466413756'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1744359140466413756'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/05/pay-per-click-and-your-business.html' title='Pay-per-click and your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-7878833456840312879</id><published>2009-05-01T09:45:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-05-01T09:48:13.432-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Key performance indicators for your business</title><summary type='text'>When it comes to running a business, one thing that people have to look into is developing key performance indicators. Pretty much, key performance indicators are a high level snapshot or layout of a business.  These layouts are based on specific predefined measures. Most of the time key performance indicators come in the form of spreadsheets, reports, or even charts.Key performance indicators </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/7878833456840312879/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=7878833456840312879&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7878833456840312879'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7878833456840312879'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/05/key-performance-indicators-for-your.html' title='Key performance indicators for your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-672440222706763351</id><published>2009-04-15T01:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-15T02:00:49.779-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Web hosting choice for business</title><summary type='text'>Nowadays it is hard to have a business without a website. Thus, in order to make your business work both offline and online the way you want it to, you need to find a hosting company that fits all of your needs. There are just a few questions that you need to ask yourself before you make your web hosting choice.First of all, your goal when looking for a hosting company is to make sure that they </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/672440222706763351/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=672440222706763351&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/672440222706763351'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/672440222706763351'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/04/web-hosting-choice-for-business.html' title='Web hosting choice for business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5851301214545740106</id><published>2009-04-06T03:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-04-06T03:42:57.096-07:00</updated><title type='text'>SEO for lawyers and law firms</title><summary type='text'>For a lawyer it is important to be in the first row, defending a client and – ideally - winning the case. For a lawyer’s website it is important to be on the first page in search engines, attracting more possible clients.A lawyer's website needs  support form a company which offers specialized service and performance based search engine optimization for lawyers and law firms. The search engine </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5851301214545740106/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5851301214545740106&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5851301214545740106'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5851301214545740106'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/04/seo-for-lawyers-and-law-firms.html' title='SEO for lawyers and law firms'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1992181827784333438</id><published>2009-03-23T10:02:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-03-23T10:09:11.652-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Business online in the World of Warcraft</title><summary type='text'>Blizzard Entertainment has developed a massive multiplayer roleplaying game which is set in the Warcraft universe. The Warcraft universe is the game world and its characters, the history and lore. The Warcraft universe is populated by 8 races: Human, Dwarf, Gnome, Night Elf, Orc, Troll, Tauren and Forsaken. It also has 9 professions and a talent system which allows the players to customize their </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1992181827784333438/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1992181827784333438&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1992181827784333438'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1992181827784333438'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/03/business-online-in-world-of-warcraft.html' title='Business online in the World of Warcraft'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-7778407059343974595</id><published>2009-03-17T09:41:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-19T10:56:22.118-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Management software for creative business</title><summary type='text'>Running a creative business is not an easy thing. With all the deadlines to meet and the phones ringing with happy or unhappy customers. Through all this atmospherein your creative agency, your staff need help to focus, analyse the job to be done and estimate the time they need to complete it. And of course they need to work on the project, finish and deliver it in time.How could your agency </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/7778407059343974595/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=7778407059343974595&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7778407059343974595'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7778407059343974595'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/03/sohnar-for-your-submerged-business.html' title='Management software for creative business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-8069981005363725321</id><published>2009-03-06T06:21:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-03-06T06:25:08.042-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Questions about online business</title><summary type='text'>Thinking about starting up an online business? You want to be able to work from home and be your own boss? Well, if you do, then the internet is the best way to go. However, before you can jump right into owning an online business, you have to be able to get it up and running. Most home business books that you can buy in stores are going to ask you a few common questions that you have to answer </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/8069981005363725321/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=8069981005363725321&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8069981005363725321'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/8069981005363725321'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/03/questions-about-online-business.html' title='Questions about online business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-2473998037191259696</id><published>2009-02-13T08:06:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:16:00.979-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Debt collection agency - real help for any business</title><summary type='text'>Businesses live hard times in the current economic environment and for some it is even harder to survive. Making profits it is a struggle for any business. A debt collection agency can help a business to increase its profits.The services of a debt collection agency also saves you and your staff precious time and is more successful. Moreover, a collection agency employs diplomacy so that the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/2473998037191259696/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=2473998037191259696&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2473998037191259696'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2473998037191259696'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/02/debt-collection-agency-real-help-for.html' title='Debt collection agency - real help for any business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-6061576871279976757</id><published>2009-02-05T10:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:16:26.250-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The best online business plan</title><summary type='text'>There are a ton of things that you can do to try and make your online business skyrocket. However, when it comes to an online business, we all know that website traffic is the only way that you are going to get by. If people are not visiting your site, then you are not selling your goods or services. Thus, you have to come up with an internet marketing plan that will help get your website noticed</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/6061576871279976757/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=6061576871279976757&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6061576871279976757'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/6061576871279976757'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/02/best-online-business-plan.html' title='The best online business plan'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1866824444812537499</id><published>2009-01-30T09:50:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:16:47.936-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Online business and dedicated servers</title><summary type='text'>A dedicated server is a single computer which serves the needs of a network. Dedicated servers are more expensive than the shared ones but they have more advantages. One of them is the fact that you have a server for all your site or sites.It also give you complete authority and control over the administration of your server. It is good to use this solution when the traffic on your business </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1866824444812537499/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1866824444812537499&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1866824444812537499'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1866824444812537499'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/01/online-business-and-dedicated-servers.html' title='Online business and dedicated servers'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-7924163554349883515</id><published>2009-01-29T07:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:18:03.200-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How to make your online business work</title><summary type='text'>There are a lot of things in the world that people want to be able to do. One of the most common nowadays is the ability to run an online business. Online businesses get started up every hour, however, very few of them ever last. So what is the difference between an online business that is around a few days and one that is around a few years? The difference is how you create your website.A lot of</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/7924163554349883515/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=7924163554349883515&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7924163554349883515'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/7924163554349883515'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/01/how-to-make-your-online-business-work.html' title='How to make your online business work'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5062683379799289647</id><published>2009-01-22T09:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:17:13.136-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Legal help for your business</title><summary type='text'>As soon as you are charged with a criminal offense, you need to have the support of a criminal lawyer. Most people think that they just need to clarify some things without the assistance of the lawyer and get away from the charges.If you are running a business in Los Angeles and you need to clear your name or your business reputation, you can have a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5062683379799289647/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5062683379799289647&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5062683379799289647'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5062683379799289647'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/01/legal-help-for-your-business.html' title='Legal help for your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1680253007711040167</id><published>2009-01-21T10:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:18:25.284-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The basic steps of online business</title><summary type='text'>If you want to go online with your business, you must plan ahead the steps you have to follow. First see what your needs are. If you are not sure, start with a smaller web hosting package which you can upgrade in time. A Starter Plan includes free domain name with your web hosting and enough web space for a thousand pages to start with. If your business grown and you need more web space, you can </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1680253007711040167/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1680253007711040167&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1680253007711040167'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1680253007711040167'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/01/online-presence-for-your-business.html' title='The basic steps of online business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-879383207225403254</id><published>2009-01-21T10:07:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:18:58.730-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Laptop vs. computer</title><summary type='text'>Computers are divided into two major groups – desktop computers and laptop computers. In gist, a desktop computer consists of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a monitor and other essential gadgets such as a mouse and a keyboard. Optional add-ons for the office setting would be a headset, webcam, speaker or a printer. A laptop on the other hand, combines CPU and the monitor into a single gadget. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/879383207225403254/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=879383207225403254&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/879383207225403254'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/879383207225403254'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/01/laptop-vs-computer.html' title='Laptop vs. computer'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-4733593989136543490</id><published>2009-01-20T01:39:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-01-20T01:57:34.928-08:00</updated><title type='text'>UK web hosting for your business</title><summary type='text'>For less than £20 per month, your business can have a professional UK web hosting package for its online presence. A good web hosting business package should include a webspace of 5000 MB, free domain name with annual hosting. Think that your growing business will need more online space, so you should make sure the webspace you have covers all your needs.Pickaweb offers also unlimited emails - </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/4733593989136543490/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=4733593989136543490&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4733593989136543490'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/4733593989136543490'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/01/for-less-than-20-per-month-your.html' title='UK web hosting for your business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-433088064116930364</id><published>2009-01-13T07:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:19:24.239-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Better ScanSafe than sorry</title><summary type='text'>Everyone is looking to start an online business. It's the easiest way to get started, and it seems to cost the least amount of money. However, there are some other problems that come with having an online business. The main problem is, of course, online viruses and other malware that can threaten your business and all of your customers. In 2009, according to ScanSafe, the threat of these kinds of</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/433088064116930364/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=433088064116930364&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/433088064116930364'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/433088064116930364'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/01/better-scansafe-than-sorry.html' title='Better ScanSafe than sorry'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-828439855543291958</id><published>2009-01-07T09:37:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:19:45.880-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Ups and downs of online business</title><summary type='text'>Working from home can be very rewarding. In fact, one of the biggest attractions to owning an online business is all of the flexibility you have. Not only because you can stay at home, but because you can work from anywhere. It is possible for you, unlike other businesses, to make money 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. On top of all that, you can target worldwide customers. Most local businesses</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/828439855543291958/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=828439855543291958&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/828439855543291958'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/828439855543291958'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2009/01/ups-and-downs-of-online-business.html' title='Ups and downs of online business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-1662407692163897870</id><published>2008-12-24T08:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-24T08:08:13.840-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The right headset for business</title><summary type='text'>In a regular office setting, headsets are often the ignored electronic device since everyone could just use the phone or use IM (instant messenger) to get in touch with an individual. But as technology is advancing and communication is getting easier with lesser cost, the use of VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is gaining in importance. Since communication with the client is vital, a good </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/1662407692163897870/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=1662407692163897870&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1662407692163897870'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/1662407692163897870'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2008/12/right-headset-for-business.html' title='The right headset for business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-2009319976407017310</id><published>2008-12-23T04:29:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:20:12.265-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Bluetooth tips for businesses</title><summary type='text'>Businesses should always find a way of boosting productivity through technology. Although humans can still improve in their productivity, technology will ease some of their tasks which will make them concentrate on more important functions. One of those technologies that should be harnessed by businesses is Bluetooth - a wireless data transfer protocol that will ease communication and other </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/2009319976407017310/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=2009319976407017310&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2009319976407017310'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/2009319976407017310'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2008/12/bluetooth-tips-for-businesses.html' title='Bluetooth tips for businesses'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-139984145193628376</id><published>2008-12-17T09:04:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-12-17T09:15:48.310-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The importance of web pages in business</title><summary type='text'>Every company should need a good looking website. Your website is your face to the world and anything wrong with it will be criticized.This is a little bit harsh for small businesses considering they are basically using free services in their websites (such as hosting) to properly inform their customers of what they do. They are practically saving money when they opt to use free tools and </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/139984145193628376/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=139984145193628376&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/139984145193628376'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/139984145193628376'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2008/12/importance-of-web-pages-in-business.html' title='The importance of web pages in business'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-5756516372440798524</id><published>2008-12-09T04:33:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T02:20:35.660-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Linux OS: the ups and downs</title><summary type='text'>Because of the disaster of Vista OS and the popularity of UMPC (Ultra Mobile Personal Computers), Linux has been placed in a spotlight like never before. Different versions of Linux are being released and they offer the freedom of selecting the experience that you want for your computers and laptops.If you are looking to slash costs in your business, you should consider using Linux as your OS in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/5756516372440798524/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=5756516372440798524&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5756516372440798524'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/5756516372440798524'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2008/12/linux-os-ups-and-downs.html' title='Linux OS: the ups and downs'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17497652.post-3969507096610619970</id><published>2008-12-02T06:11:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-04T03:53:59.014-08:00</updated><title type='text'>BlackBerry Storm to compete with iPhone 3G</title><summary type='text'>Almost every six months, something new from the mobile world comes out to challenge the powerful iPhone 3G. A few months ago, specs on the upcoming Nokia 5800 XpressMusic were released and different reviews from the actual usage were released in no time. The verdict: it’s good but it’s still not here.On the other hand, the Blackberry Storm was just released and early reviews have been impressive </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/feeds/3969507096610619970/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=17497652&amp;postID=3969507096610619970&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3969507096610619970'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/17497652/posts/default/3969507096610619970'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://news.directory-direct.com/2008/12/blackberry-storm-to-compete-with-iphone.html' title='BlackBerry Storm to compete with iPhone 3G'/><author><name>BusinessOnline</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
