tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348259622024-03-07T00:34:18.330-08:00Creativity and Innovation in Business | Social MediaCreativity and Innovation best practices at top innovative companies. Innovators creating disruptive innovations in business, technology, social mediaSanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comBlogger608125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-11442804357693758772018-09-21T10:53:00.000-07:002018-09-21T10:53:35.649-07:00Security Shutters For Texas Storefronts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Why Texas Security Shutters?</h3>
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Making clients feel comfortable in understanding the security and protection system for their stores, safeguarding the clients' storefront and products while also caring for the aesthetics are the top two priorities. Texas Security Shutters (TSS) is driven by innovation, highest quality of service and superb workmanship. They strive to leave the project better than what they started with. Their difference is their hands-on approach and attention to quality.<br />
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Texas Security Shutters Story</h4>
<a href="http://texassecurityshutters.com/" target="_blank">Texas Security Shutters</a> has been in construction, retail and roofing business since 1991. Their customers love the work, and provide the best referrals in the industries that we serve. The idea behind Texas Security Shutters was to make a significant difference in our retail and commercial community and provide the highest quality security solutions in our service areas in Texas.<br />
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Security for Texas Storefronts</h4>
Retail Store owners, Shopping Mall, Pharmacy, Commercial and Building owners must have the highest expectations from their Security Shutters Contractors. TSS prides themselves in Honesty, Integrity and Quality of work with the backing of national partners. You can expect Personal Service, and direct contact with the owner of the company throughout the shutters project.<br />
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Texas Security Shutters Values</h4>
TSS has established core values to lead them in sustaining higher levels of professionalism in all aspects of appearance, conduct, performance and accountability. Their core values motivate them to strive for excellence at every opportunity to gain trust and respect from those around us.<br />
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Texas Security Shutters Service Areas</h4>
Texas Security Shutters proudly provides rolling shutters and security protection services to clients in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and South Texas and the cities of Travis County, Harris County, Kerr County, Gillespie County, Kendall County, Bandera County, Comal County, Llano County and Burnet County.<br />
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-39176433063337614442017-12-07T14:34:00.000-08:002017-12-07T15:49:20.469-08:00The Business Owners Roundtable - Local Marketing | Local SEO<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our Main Topic for the Business Owners Roundtable</h3>
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Local SEO, Local Search & Social Marketing</h3>
"<i>If customers can't find you on the first or second page of
search engines or social networks, they are less likely to do business
with you and more likely to do business with your competition. Can you
afford not to get found?</i>" <br />
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Business owners and Local Marketing Experts will be attending who
will share their local SEO stories, what led them to do local marketing,
their current experiences with local search, and their future plans
with digital marketing. Learn from these owners and technology experts
on how you can transform your business locally, and promote your
products and services locally using your website and quality content on
major search engines.<br />
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"<i>Local SEO is all about increasing search visibility for
businesses that serve their communities face-to-face. This includes
everything from claiming a business listing to ensuring a franchise
location appears in a local search. It also extends to managing online
ratings and reviews, local-centric social media engagement, and beyond</i>." - Moz<br />
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Connect and Share Ideas with Local Business Owners on How To Market
and Grow Your Business with Local SEO, Local Search and Local Social
Marketing.<br />
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Our guest speaker for this Roundtable will be Sanjay B Dalal, founder & CEO of oGoing - The Local Business Community.<br />
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<i>Get answers to these burning questions:</i><br />
<i>1. How will your website get to first page locally for specific keywords on major search engines?</i><br />
<i>2. How do you get found first on Google, Yelp, Bing, Yahoo, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and oGoing?</i><br />
<i>3. How do you consistently get five-star customer reviews? What's the magic formula?</i><br />
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<b>Our Sub Topic for the Business Roundtable</b></h3>
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<b>Get To Know oGoing</b></h3>
We will also share knowhow on <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/business" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oGoing.com</a>
local business community to promote your business, connect with
prospective clients and boost your SEO on the cloud. oGoing is great to
make new connections online.<br />
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Come prepared to network, share and learn (and have a good time)!<br />
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Thank You ROC for your hospitality.<br />
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<b>Detailed Business Owners Roundtable Schedule:</b></h3>
When: December 13<br />
6:00 to 6:40 pm - Business Networking, Pizza, Breadsticks and Coke<br />
6:40 pm to 7:15 pm - One-minute Stories by Business Owners <br />
7:15 to 8:00 pm - The Roundtable Main Topic and Guest Speaker<br />
8:00 to 8:30 pm - Networking and Close<br />
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Place: Real Office Centers at the Vine OC<br />
5151 California Ave. Suite 100, Irvine CA 92617<br />
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We look forward to seeing you at our Eleventh Business Owners Roundtable of 2017.<br />
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<b>Looking Back... We've been busy in 2017!</b></div>
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We have successfully hosted 10 Business Owners Roundtables this year
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1. Growing Your Business On LinkedIn | February 15, 2017<br />
2. Growing Your Business On Facebook | March 8, 2017<br />
3. Grow Your Business On Google | April 12, 2017<br />
4. Explode Your Mobile Digital Marketing | May 10, 2017<br />
5. Grow Your Business With Email Blasts | June 14, 2017<br />
6. Find 100 New Customers | August 10, 2017<br />
7. Grow Your Business On Social | September 14, 2017<br />
8. Creating Thriving Workplace Culture | October 18, 2017<br />
9. Cloud Computing, Security and Innovations | November 13, 2017<br />
10. Rapidly Grow E-Commerce Business | November 27, 2017<br />
11. Local SEO, Local Search & Social Marketing | December 13, 2017<br />
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Weekly Small Business Events In Orange County Inland Empire May 8 - 12, 2017</h3>
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Small Business Events on Monday, May 8:</h3>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2732&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Become a Better Business Manager with Better Information</a> (Orange, 6p-9p) </li>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uvnwarcab&oeidk=a07ee22idwy09aa9d93&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Creating Web Pages that Sell</a> (Webinar, 11a-1p)</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">"<i>Are you a business owner or marketing professional looking to gain a better understanding of How to create web pages that sell? This course is perfect for you</i>."</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cvwbc.org/component/ohanah/?Itemid=&format=html&id=82&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&view=event" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Developing Your Public Speaking Presence</a> (Palm Desert, 6p-8p)</li>
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Business Owner Workshops on Tuesday, May 9:</h3>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2712&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tech & Marketing - Season 3</a> (Mission Viejo, 5:30p-8:30p)</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">"<i>Session #1: Using Marketing Automation Tools to Expand Your Reach in the Digital World</i>"</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">"<i>Session #2: “The Purple Cow Secret of Successful Businesses” – Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition</i>"</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2748&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Drive New Business with Social Media + Measuring Your Marketing</a> (Rancho Santa Margarita, 6p-9p)</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">"<i>You know you should be on social media for your business or non-profit. You know it can help you drive more new and repeat business for your organization. But, do you know how and why</i>?"</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2749&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Marketing is War!</a> (Newport Beach, 6p-8:45p)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;"><i>How The Little Guy Beats The Big Guy? By Being Different and Better!</i></span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;"><i>What You Will Learn? </i></span></span><i style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;">1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Proven strategies on how smaller competitors outperform bigger competitors </i><i style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;">2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>How to focus on a few critical things </i><i style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;">3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>What to advertise, what to sell and what makes you money</i></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uvnwarcab&oeidk=a07ee1vkvxn61a24e85&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">QuickBook Basics</a> (Redlands, 9a-11a)</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">"<i>With the most popular bookkeeping software, you can learn to do your own bookkeeping and control your finances in-house. This workshop will explain all the basics so you can handle daily tasks the easy way.</i>"</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://santaanadistrictsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5613?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">How to Start a Small Business</a> (San Bernardino, 9a-11a)</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">"<i>If you are a new or aspiring business owner, this workshop is a must! Discuss the steps to take towards starting your first business. The “How to Start a Small Business” workshop is presented by an SBDC Business Consultant</i>"</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cvwbc.org/component/ohanah/?Itemid=&format=html&id=83&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&view=event" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Business Idea & Feasibility Studies</a> (Palm Desert, 6p-8p)</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">"<i>Want to know if your idea is “Business Viable”? Learn how to perform a feasibility study before you invest valuable time, energy and money into an idea that may not be truly viable. Discover what to investigate to determine the “business viability” of your idea</i>."</li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/?meeting=mr24fi60sovu&campaign=kmvm6lv0qzrv" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Increase Revenue and Profits with Electronic Payment Technology</a> (Webinar, 10a-11a)</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;">"<i>Increased revenue, more customers, cost savings and strengthened security are just some of the benefits of accepting electronic payments</i>."</span></span></li>
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Startup Business Workshops on Wednesday, May 10:</h3>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2733&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Are You Ready to Exit? Business Succession Planning for Small Business Owners</a> (Mission Viejo, 1:30p-4:30p)<br />"<i>Planning for your future starts now. Succession planning, exit strategies and maximizing your value before retirement is worth taking time out of your busy day and will add to your peace of mind!</i>"</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2734&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Secrets to Buying a Franchise</a> (La Habra, 5:30p-8:30p)<br />"<i>You will learn how to evaluate starting a franchise vs. an independent business vs. buying an existing business; the best types of franchises to open in today’s economy..</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uvnwarcab&oeidk=a07ee1vr7irdcce5c94&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Getting Started with Social Media</a> (Chino, 1p-3p)<br />"<i>Things you can do right now to be seen, be heard and remembered. the new or busy business owner, Social Media marketing can be challenging and even downright hard work</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://scorecv.org/event/how-to-start-a-small-business-3/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">How to Start a Small Business</a> (Palm Desert, 9a-11a)<br />"<i>Thinking about starting your own small business but unsure about where to begin? In this workshop, you will learn about the different forms of business ownership,...</i>"</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://santaanadistrictsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5603?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Legal Do's and Don'ts for Business</a> (Santa Ana, 6p-8:30p)<br />"<i>The workshop covers basic legal issues faced by small businesses in California. You will learn the most common costly legal mistakes that most small business owners make.</i>.."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://santaanadistrictsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5486?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Marketing Your Small Business</a> (Ontario, 9a-11a)<br />"<i>Are you looking to increase your bottom line? Attend this workshop and learn how an effective marketing plan can help you to increase your sales and profitability while efficiently managing your marketing dollar</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.iewbc.org/component/ohanah/?Itemid=&format=html&id=96&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&view=event" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Writing a Winning Business Plan</a> (Riverside, 3p-5p)<br />"<i>Have the best plan for your business! A well-written business plan can help focus your planning efforts and give potential lenders or investors a positive picture of your goals</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;">Microsoft Word: Working with Multi-Page Documents (Colton, 6p-8p)</li>
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Small Business Operations Events on Thursday, May 11:</h3>
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<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2736&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Buy/Sell & Valuation of a Business</a> (Laguna Woods, 6p-9p)<br />"<i>What’s your business worth? You’ll learn how to develop a valuation estimate that is defensible whether you are buying, selling or starting a business</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2735&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Marketing & Promotion: Finding Your Niche</a> (Yorba Linda, 6p-8:30p)<br />"<i>Learn how to identify and attract customers to your product or service by finding their real wants and needs. Learn how to get your message to those target customers</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.score114.org/workshops/viewWorkshop.aspx?WSid=2738&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">The Best Customer Service...How To...The Basics</a> (Fullerton, 6p-9p)<br />"<i>If the employers treat their people right - hire the right people, train them right, reward them right, hold them accountable, etc. - then their people will always go the extra distance for the customer and their employer</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=uvnwarcab&oeidk=a07ee1xhmpl5d3d0aab&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Writing a Winning Business Plan</a> (Riverside, 9a-11a)<br />"<i>A "living" business plan is an important management tool of every business owner. Know where you are going! Develop a realistic business plan as your roadmap to growth and financial viability</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://santaanadistrictsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5555?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">State Payroll Tax</a> (Riverside, 9a-1p)<br />"<i>Calculate the taxes for a quarter of payroll. You will then complete a DE 88, a DE 9 and a DE 9C As an employer, it is to your advantage to know your obligations and understand the State and Federal payroll reporting requirements.</i>"</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cvwbc.org/component/ohanah/?Itemid=&format=html&id=84&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&view=event" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Optimize Your Business & Personal Life</a> (Palm Desert, 6p-8p)<br />"<i>Discover the real power behind defining your life’s purpose, clarifying your values, and adhering to both during any endeavor.</i>"</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#/?meeting=1j7s58s843hl&campaign=phw9shkl1ueh" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Planning for Taxes, Healthcare, and Payroll in a Period of Uncertainty</a> (Webinars, 10a-11a)<br />"<i>With a new landscape in Washington, many rules are unsettled. Nonetheless your business must make budgets, determine staffing, and take other actions now</i>."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.irvinechambereconomicdevelopment.com/irvine/webinars/?e=4593&t=9149&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&v=list" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Power Negotiating Techniques for Licensing Your Products and Services </a> (Webinar, Noon-1p)<br />"<i>Licensing is one of the most potent opportunities you may have to acquire distribution, new markets, and additional revenues for your goods and services</i>."</li>
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Small Business Training on Friday, May 12:</h2>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://santaanadistrictsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/5584?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">The Right Start</a> (Irvine, 12:30p-4p)<br />"The Myths and Paradoxes of Entrepreneurship: This initial workshop explores the folklore, stereotypes and paradoxes often associated with entrepreneurial success and entrepreneurs themselves."</li>
<li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.iewbc.org/component/ohanah/?Itemid=&format=html&id=97&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&view=event" style="color: #2176ae; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; text-decoration: none;">Safeguard Your Business: Microsoft Security Tools</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;"> (Webinar, Noon-1p)</span></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;">"</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px;"><i>Businesses today face a constantly evolving set of potential threats, from data security breaches to downtime from unexpected events. Businesses are asking questions like..</i>."</span></li>
<li style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21.76px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.cvwbc.org/component/ohanah/?Itemid=&format=html&id=85&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&view=event" style="color: #2176ae; text-decoration: none;">Microsoft Cybersecurity</a> (Webinar, Noon-1p)<br />"<i>According to the Wall Street Journal, over 34,000 computer security incidents occur every day, and 62 percent of those incidents involve breaches of small and medium-sized business</i>!"</li>
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Source: SBA News bulletin https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/bulletins/198428a<br />
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-64202999919462732162017-03-27T17:43:00.003-07:002017-03-27T17:43:58.086-07:00My Thoughts on 9/11, Immigration and Jobs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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9/11 happened a long time back. Our nation needs to heal and move
forward. We must never forget the lives lost and and always remember the
sacrifices made during that horrific tragedy. We must also continually
watch out for the lone wolves or radicals who seek to destroy our peace.
We must also work together on stopping new illegal immigrants coming to
our country, but must do so in the right way, the human way, the
peaceful way!<br />
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However, we can't terrorize our immigrants because they look
different or believe they "took away our jobs." According to numerous
studies, legal immigrants have not only created more jobs in our
glorious republic, but also have been peaceful and at times, model
community members. These immigrants work hard for a living, and moved
here in the pursuit of giving a better life for themselves and their
families. Immigrants also bring diversity to the workplace which results
in greater creativity and opportunity. Some immigrants have made it,
many are still making it, and many more are struggling to make it!<br />
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We can't ask these immigrants who have made America home for the past
10-plus years to go back to their countries. If that's the case, why
don't we ask everyone to go back to where their ancestors came from. Who
will be left then? Why does one race, because of the color of their
skin, have a right to ask another race to go back? Who gave them that
right to exclude? We can't stop the progress we have made over the last
240 years. We can't go back to hate, inequality and bigotry.<br />
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Our nation has lost meaningful manufacturing jobs over the last
several decades. The responsibility of lost jobs weighs equally on the
manufacturers who sought to reduce their manufacturing costs by moving
their operations overseas, the technological advances in manufacturing
resulting in automation of manual tasks and reduced labor, the economy
that forced manufacturers to downsize and cut costs, the laws that did
not provide incentives to manufacturers to "Make in USA", outsourcing
and the fickle buyers who are forever looking to purchase goods at the
lowest cost possible. To put the blame of lost jobs on immigrants is
quite irresponsible and inaccurate.<br />
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Our nation is at dangerous crossroads. Our leadership needs to step
up and stop all their dividing rhetoric. Our leadership must work on
uniting our great republic. Even the slightest innuendo creates an
uncontrollable crescendo. This we must not accept from our leaders. We
must uphold our leaders to protecting the freedom and rights of all our
people. Above all, we must welcome all immigrants and make them feel at
home, right here in our great nation.<br />
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The United States of America has always been a welcoming nation of
the immigrants, by the immigrants, and for the immigrants! I am
sincerely hoping that we always remain a welcoming nation for all our
people.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sanjaydalal.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sanjay B Dalal, An Immigrant from India </a><br />
founder & CEO, oGoing, USA's Local Business Network</div>
Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-67111222310471066502017-01-13T16:32:00.001-08:002017-01-13T16:32:48.969-08:00Solar Panels for Business in Los Angeles and Orange County<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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1. Utility prices are increasing rapidly each year. There's never a decrease. Utilities are subject to inflation, and are dependent on fossil fuels for energy generation. There is no guarantee how much the Utility companies will raise their rates.<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.aikyum.com/free-quote" target="_blank">Solar panels</a> and solar equipment prices have fallen deeply, which is great for business and organizations.<br />
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3. Solar energy is completely renewable and clean, and we are blessed with abundant sunlight in Southern California (over 300 days of sunshine; besides, solar panels even generate power on cloudy days).<br />
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4. California Solar Initiative offers rebate programs to businesses and organizations. In<br />
addition, you could also receive 30% Income Tax Credit from the Federal and State Government.<br />
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5. Additional incentives for commercial installations include accelerated MACRs depreciation.<br />
Depending on your company’s tax bracket, you may receive as much as 25% tax credit due to MACRs.<br />
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6. Solar / Electricity bills are net-metered, and businesses receive retail credit for the energy that your system generates. In short, the utility company pays you what they charge you!<br />
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7. For limited time only, you may qualify for Option R, whereby the demand charges are reduced by 30% (please contact the solar installer for more details on this).<br />
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8. The commercial solar power system installation process is seamless. The commercial solar installer provides free consultation and site inspection; designs an optimal system; installs the system; and monitors and maintains the system. Many provide 25 year warranty also.<br />
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9. Instead of financing, if you choose to own the solar energy system, the solar system is going to keep generating electricity for you.<br />
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10. Finally, the commercial solar installation is inflation proof because of continuous power generation that saves money each month.<br />
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<a href="http://www.aikyum.com/free-quote" target="_blank">Solar Panels for business</a> can not only reduce significant energy costs, but also provide clean, sustainable energy for decades. This is perhaps the best investment a business or organization can make towards creating a better environment and great future for the next generation.<br />
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comLos Angeles, CA, USA34.0522342 -118.243684933.2099567 -119.5345784 34.8945117 -116.95279140000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-2376282651835824702017-01-07T23:51:00.000-08:002017-01-07T23:57:17.621-08:005 Small Business Stories, Trends and Tips for Today<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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oGoing Presents the 5 Most Important Small Business Stories of the day...<br />
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1. What is the Biggest Obstacle to Moving Your Business to the Cloud?<br />
2. A competition is expanding to help more small businesses<br />
3. Small businesses will face these thorny issues in 2017<br />
4. Many small business hope for Affordable Care Act repeal<br />
5. It’s Not Easy Running a Small Business in Seattle: Q&A with the Owners of Georgetown’s Oldest Cornerstore
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-44673913843962869942017-01-01T21:44:00.000-08:002017-01-01T21:44:33.950-08:003 Big Changes For Small Business In 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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2017 Promises Big Changes For Small Business</h3>
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The New Year under the New Administration brings fresh optimism and changes for small business in America. What are the 3 Big Changes small businesses can anticipate in 2017?</div>
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Small businesses are quite bullish about their future after Donald Trump got elected as the President, and this is indirectly evident from the consumers picking up their shopping habits. e.g. "<i>people who had put off fixing their cars have decided it was time to get them serviced</i>" at Dean Bingham's auto shop in Greenville, SC according to <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-small-business-20161228-story.html" target="_blank">this story</a> in LA Times. Business owners are expecting lower taxes and reduced regulations, including parts of the healthcare law, under the Trump administration. Further, Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary, the CEO of Carl's Jr., Andy Puzder, could make key changes on overtime pay and make the law more business friendly. Owners believe these conditions will create a better operating environment for higher sales and reduced taxes in 2017.</div>
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According to this Wells Fargo <a href="https://wellsfargoworks.com/small-business-optimism-at-highest-point-in-eight-years" target="_blank">survey</a>, small business optimism is at the highest point in eight years. The business owners' survey was taken shortly after the elections between November 11-17, 2016. "The overall Optimism Index score increased significantly to 80 in November, up 12 points from July and up 26 points from a year ago. This represents the highest small business owners optimism reading since January 2008, and the largest quarterly increase in a year."</div>
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Why are U.S. small business owners so optimistic? "Forty-five percent business owners expect an improving operating environment for their business in 2017. Not only that, these owners expect that their finances will markedly improve in 2017." </div>
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The Federal Reserve increased the interest rate by 0.25 percent in 2016, a much lower increase than previously anticipated. This is a huge boon for small business borrowers. Most importantly, there is growing confidence in the economy, especially small business performance. "According to the newly released Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index <a href="http://www.biz2credit.com/small-business-lending-index/november-2016" target="_blank">report</a> for November 2016, loan approval rates at both big banks and institutional lenders continued to rise, improving to new highs. Further, small banks showed an increase in small business loan approval rates." Another surprising trend: Loan approval rates at institutional lenders. Loan approvals increased to a new Index high of 63.3% in November 2016. </div>
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Not only are the large banks and institutional lenders approving higher percentages of business loan applications, but also smaller banks granting about half of the requests. This easier and faster access to much-needed small business capital helps owners expand their business with new products, new hiring plans, and new markets in 2017 and beyond.</div>
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Home Roof Inspection in Orange County</h3>
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Orange County's 3 million plus residents enjoy a nearly perfect climate in
which outdoor parks and trails, amusement parks and beautiful beaches provide abundant opportunities for outdoor
activities. Orange County is the home of exciting professional sports, college sports, a wide range of tourist attractions and quality venues for visual and performing arts. Orange County boasts a thriving business economy and a
well educated work force. The County of Orange is a regional service provider and planning agency whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services and aviation.
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Orange County’s overall unemployment rate continued to fall, ending 2015 at 4.1% in December and at 3.9% in April 2016. This is down from the 10-year high of 10.1% in March 2010 and just one point from the 10-year low of 3.1% in
December 2006. Orange County’s December 2015 unemployment rate fell below the state and national
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Nearing pre-recession prices, the median home sale price for an existing single-family home in Orange County rose to $704,950 in January 2016. The minimum household income needed for a first-time homebuyer to purchase an existing single-family home at the entry-level price of 85% of the Orange County median price is approximately $86,870. (source: Orange County)</div>
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Who benefits from PRP therapy? The following people who are exposed to injuries: Athletes, Construction Workers, Carpet Installers, Plumbers, Roofers, Floor Installers, Truck Drivers, Electricians, Air Conditioner Installers, Firefighters, Roadside Workers, Sports Players.</div>
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Are you looking for one of the best sandy beaches in the country, mild climate, excellent surfing, and beach culture? Welcome to the truly beautiful Huntington Beach, nicknamed H.B. or Surf City, the happening beach city in Orange County with over 16 million visitors each year. With a robust population of over 200,000, you will not only enjoy the feel of a big city, but also the sun, surf and sand, and a fun attitude. </div>
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Huntington Beach was featured in the TruTV series Ocean Force: Huntington Beach. Also, the city is mentioned in the Beach Boys hit song Surfin' Safari, in Jan and Dean's Surf Route 101 and in Surfer Joe by The Surfaris. According to the 2013 Orange County Register Annual Reader Survey, Huntington Beach gets the award for the Best Beach, Best Surf Spot, Best Dog Park, Third best Downtown, and First and third best surf shops (source: Wikipedia)</div>
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How do you find the best in-home care services for elderly and seniors in Orange County? Many conditions require in-home care for our senior and elderly community, including post-surgery, disability, dementia, alzheimer, fractures, mobility, companionship, reminders, visits to doctors and parks, physical therapy, hospice, and more. What are the various search tools and referrals do you use to find the best local caregivers?<br />
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Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, <a href="http://www.carefreehomecare.net/#!costa-mesa-home-care/kcqie" target="_blank">Costa Mesa</a>, Cypress, Dana Point, <a href="http://www.carefreehomecare.net/#!fountain-valley-home-care/kbsob" target="_blank">Fountain Valley</a>, Fullerton, Garden Grove, <a href="http://www.carefreehomecare.net/#!huntington-beach-home-care/lyjr1" target="_blank">Huntington Beach</a>, Irvine, La Habra, La Palma, Laguna Beach. Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, <a href="http://www.carefreehomecare.net/#!newport-beach-home-care/dhre8" target="_blank">Newport Beach</a>, Orange, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Ana, <a href="http://www.carefreehomecare.net/#!seal-beach-home-care/wjp8n" target="_blank">Seal Beach</a>, Stanton, Tustin, Villa Park, Westminster and Yorba Linda.</div>
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What are some of the key criteria you must consider while choosing the best at home care providers in Orange County? Here are the 7 steps you must be thoughtful of before you select the most appropriate caregiver.</div>
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7 Steps For Picking the Best In Home Care Company in Orange County</h3>
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1. Are Orange County Caregivers Fully Insured? </h4>
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When you are going to have caregivers provide services at your home, it's important to know that they are fully insured. Many solo home care providers are not insured. Always insist that your caregivers are fully insured by the company. What is the minimum and maximum insurance coverage?</div>
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2. Are Orange County Caregivers Trustworthy? </h4>
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How can you trust someone coming to your home? Get answers to these questions before you pick the best home care provider: What has been the caregivers criminal history and track-record? Has the company done a thorough background check on the caregivers? Can they be trusted?</div>
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3. Are Orange County Caregivers Experienced? </h4>
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Please make sure you get answers to these questions: How many years have the caregivers been giving service? What has been their level of experience? How many senior and elderly clients have they helped in Orange County?</div>
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4. Are Orange County Caregivers Compassionate? </h4>
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Although this is a subjective criteria, it nevertheless matters a lot. When you call the at home care company, ask them about how they help their clients. Let them describe to you the level of care they provide. Compassionate care is a necessity when you are looking for the best in home care.</div>
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5. Are Orange County Caregivers Friendly and Loving? </h4>
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Who wants an unfriendly and moody caregiver at your home providing services? No one! Again, find out how friendly and loving the caregivers are. Insist on their previous experience in helping local clients. Can the company provide a reference or two?</div>
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6. Are Orange County Caregivers Available when you need them? </h4>
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So you need a caregiver today or tomorrow, and you call around, and no one is available. You always want to pick a company that has plenty of caregivers available to help when you need them. If a caregiver is not available based on your needs, find another company to help you.</div>
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7. Are Orange County Caregivers Well Reviewed? </h4>
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Who wants a caregiver that has 1 star or 2 star reviews, or worse yet, no reviews. Make sure your prospective caregiver is well-reviewed and most of them are 5 stars. If possible, ask them to give you a reference. Do your homework before you decide on which caregiver to pick.</div>
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Of course, the one criteria that matters equally is the caregiver cost. Whereas the affordability is important, it should not be the only factor to consider.</div>
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<b><i>One particular caregiver that excels is</i> <a href="http://www.carefreehomecare.net/" target="_blank">Carefree Home Care</a> in Orange County.</b></div>
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Their quality home caregivers help with all activities of daily living in all local cities of Orange County including:</div>
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Personal Care for Seniors and Elderly</h4>
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Grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, oral hygiene and skin care.</div>
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Meal Assistance for Seniors and Elderly</h4>
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Meal preparation, monitor diet, monitor fluid intake and feeding.</div>
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Medication Reminders for Seniors and Elderly</h4>
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Regular reminders for oral medications or injections and assistance with pre-measured medication and the monitoring of side effects.</div>
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Exercise for Seniors and Elderly</h4>
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Walking indoors, walking outdoors, stretching and light resistance exercise if appropriate.</div>
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Transportation for Seniors and Elderly</h4>
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Errands, shopping, religious services and all appointments.</div>
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Light Housekeeping for Seniors and Elderly</h4>
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Kitchen, linen changes, dust, vacuum, mop, bathroom, laundry, empty trash, pick-up mail, and assist with pets.<br />
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Connect with <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/carefreehomecare" target="_blank">Carefree Home Care</a> on oGoing</div>
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comOrange County, CA, USA33.7174708 -117.8311428000000132.8717023 -119.1220363 34.5632393 -116.54024930000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-46414865304249214952016-03-25T11:43:00.001-07:002016-04-24T20:16:23.068-07:005 Steps for Creating Engaging Social Media Content<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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5 Steps for Creating Engaging Social Media Content. For small businesses.</h3>
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What posts create the most engagement on social media? Isn't this the
million dollar question? Are the engaging posts always about cute pets,
attractive people and inspiring quotes? What will make your small
business connections, fans or followers to respond and engage with your
posts? Here are 5 steps that can jumpstart your social media engagement and content marketing.<br />
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<strong>1. Define your target audience</strong> </h3>
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A. Customers <br />
B. Prospects <br />
C. Interested </div>
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<strong> 2. Answer key questions for each audience type</strong></h3>
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Before
you start sharing spontaneous content on social media, it's best to
answer these key questions. What is interesting to your audience? What
are their likes and dislikes? What will get them excited enough to
respond to your messages? How are you helping them? How are you
inspiring your audience? Does your audience look at you as a subject
matter expert or an authority? How is your competition sharing on social
media? </div>
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<strong> 3. Create a powerful content strategy</strong></h3>
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What
engaging content will you share for each of your audiences? This is
easier said than done. Lots of experiments are needed to find out what
content sticks for each audience type. Some of the content that gets
most likes and comments on social include posting photos (although I
wouldn't share cute pets for business), adding fill in the blank type
posts, asking questions, running contests, and sharing what's going on
in your community (stories about your non-profit work also
resonate). Besides creating great content, you will need to figure out
when and how often to post your content. Also, it's always a good idea
to re-purpose your engaging content for your blog, website, emails and
more to give it extra life. Above all, staying authentic and different
certainly helps! </div>
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<strong>4. Don't forget - It's a numbers game</strong></h3>
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You
need thousands of real connections so that people take action from what
you post. Typically, a few percentage of folks act or react to your
posts. So for instance, if you have 1,000 real connections, expect fewer
than 50 or 5% to respond to your post (assuming it's engaging to begin
with). You need to build out your audience first to gain some traction.
Invite your business contacts to connect with you on social, add links
to your social media channels in your emails and on your blog or
website, and remind folks who haven't connected yet. A little bit of
hustling to gain more following in the early goings is a must.</div>
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<strong> 5. Advertise a little in the beginning</strong></h3>
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Try
boosting some of your social media posts for $5 to $10 or an amount
that you can afford, and see if are you are able to get better
visibility and response. If the ROI of spending little generates five to
ten times higher responses and increased engagement, it definitely
makes sense to advertise. Social media networks can provide the most
affordable online exposure per 1,000 impressions than most established
ad networks.
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When people do respond to your posts, make sure you follow up with them! <br />
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What are your thoughts on how to create engagement on social media, and get people to respond?<br />
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-39735787562545931132016-03-19T19:32:00.000-07:002016-03-19T19:32:23.539-07:00Connect with 5 Local Small Businesses in Los Angeles | Orange County<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Introducing 5 engaged local small businesses in Los Angeles | Orange County</h3>
I invite you to connect with these awesome local small business concerns in Southern California:<br />
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<b>Infinity Business Solutions | Consulting Services</b> <br />
<img align="left" src="http://www.ogoing.com/Images/Thumb/img_635547970470724557.png" />Southern California management consulting firm offering innovative solutions for corporate governance, training, quality, supplier diversity and leadership. Check out their upcoming no-cost Mastering Business Growth program sponsored by SoCalGas on March 22. <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/InfinityBusiness/Updates/1453568" target="_blank">Go here to learn more</a> <br />
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<b>Irving Katz | Business Coach and Author</b><br />
<img align="left" src="http://www.ogoing.com/Images/Thumb/img_634742348861160000.jpg" />Irving coaches business owners on how to improve value of their
businesses with quality no-cost business valuation. Email Irving for a
no-obligation business survey at: <a href="mailto:irving@irvingkatz.com">irving@irvingkatz.com</a> Connect with Irving on oGoing at: <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/irvingkatz" target="_blank">http://www.ogoing.com/irvingkatz</a> <br />
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<b>NOVAtime Workforce Management Solutions</b><br />
<img align="left" src="http://www.ogoing.com/Images/Thumb/img_635629066041515619.png" />NOVAtime Technology, Inc. is a leading Time & Attendance /
Workforce Management solution provider with progressive software &
hardware solutions for any company. Connect with NOVAtime at: <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/NOVAtime" target="_blank">http://www.ogoing.com/NOVAtime</a> <br />
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<b>Monterey Park Medical Center</b><br />
<img align="left" src="http://www.ogoing.com/Images/Thumb/img_635768748486057643.png" />Get the expert and compassionate physician care for Arthritis,
Orthopedic, Pain management, PRP, Immigration, Personal Injury, Social
Security and Urgent Care in Monterey Park | Downey | Los Angeles area.
Connect with Monterey Park at: <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/MonteryPark" target="_blank">http://www.ogoing.com/MonteryPark</a> <br />
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<b>Roof Inspection, Certification and Repair | Cert-A-Roof</b><br />
<img align="left" src="http://www.ogoing.com/Images/Thumb/img_635453416891647839.png" />Buying or Selling a home in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside or
San Bernardino? Get Roof Inspection and Certification done by the Pros
at Cert-A-Roof with up to five-year LeakFREE warranty. Connect with
Cert-A-Roof at: <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/certaroof" target="_blank">http://www.ogoing.com/CertARoof</a><br />
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you created your oGoing Business Profile? Every oGoing profile is
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Cheers,<br />
Sanjay B Dalal<br />
founder & CEO, oGoing<br />
<a href="http://www.ogoing.com/" target="_blank">The Local Business Community</a></div>
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-50845657652260933132016-03-11T20:39:00.004-08:002016-03-11T20:39:44.903-08:00Knowledge Shared is Power Squared! Why not share your knowledge on oGoing?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Strategies are changing on a continual basis and it’s impossible to sit back and relax. Read more: <a href="http://bit.ly/1SGVwLb" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #8c68cb; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Read more</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Are you looking for some financial advice? 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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-65058508909505124402016-02-18T17:26:00.001-08:002016-02-18T17:28:41.585-08:00Curiosity Keeps Leading Entrepreneurs Down New Paths<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">"<i>We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths</i>." <b>- Walt Disney</b></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Entrepreneurs and small business owners, curiosity has the power to unleash your creativity that can lead to breakthrough innovations. Curiosity can ignite your internal fire and propel you to make amazing things! Best of all, when you are curious, you are never idle. You are always thinking of doing something new and interesting. </span></div>
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-17676960693395372542016-02-16T14:14:00.002-08:002016-02-16T14:14:48.906-08:005 Small Business Stories, Trends and Tips for Today<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-50185553434048581362016-02-15T19:11:00.002-08:002016-02-15T19:12:15.535-08:00Six Small Businesses of the Day | oGoing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-3693208516854932962016-02-13T14:24:00.003-08:002016-02-13T14:24:45.262-08:00Remembering the Great American Presidents on President's Day Weekend<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.</i></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.</i></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>We have always held to the hope, the belief, the conviction that there is a better life, a better world, beyond the horizon.</i></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.</i></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.</i></span></span>
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-66076086696897548782015-09-03T11:10:00.001-07:002015-09-03T11:11:01.876-07:00What's So Extreme About A Seat Cushion? Meet Steve Gambhir, founder of Ergo21 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ergo21’s website slogan reads, “<strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Comfort. Joy. Happiness.</strong>” It’s a fitting description for the company’s product, the Ergo21 Extreme Comfort Seat Cushion, which uses advanced LiquiCell Technology to help customers sit hours and hours without aches or soreness. Company president and oGoing member <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/sgambhir" target="_blank" title="Connect with Steve">Steve Gambhir</a> used to drive four to six hours a day in LA traffic setting up merchant credit card processing accounts. “<em>I tried using a different cushion every month to relieve the back pain from long hours in the car</em>,” Steve recalls. “<em>Finally, my wife said, ‘Why don't you design your own cushion?</em>’ so I did.”<br />
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Innovative LiquiCell Technology Improves Circulation</h3>
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LiquiCell Technology strategically places low viscosity fluid inside the cushions’ ultra-thin cells to reduce discomfort associated with prolonged contact between the body and an object. The liquid stays in constant motion, letting the body glide and float. This provides instant comfort, reduces numbness and improves circulation by 150 percent. "<em>We’ve had countless reviews on Amazon from people who sit for long periods in office chairs or wheelchairs</em>,” explains Steve. “<em>These customers report that their sores went away and they can now sit for hours without any discomfort</em>.” Since LiquiCell performs better than gel, foam or air, it’s even being used in hospital beds to prevent pressure sores and skin breakdown for patients who cannot move.</div>
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-32592661725480308472015-08-28T07:52:00.000-07:002015-08-28T08:09:24.569-07:00What is your Small Business Challenge and How are you Overcoming it?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Ergo21</b> <br />
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-90192764185350232722015-08-22T21:44:00.000-07:002015-08-22T21:44:36.985-07:00Excellent Seat Cushion for Lower Back Pain | Ergo21<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lower Back Pain Stifling Your Productivity</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Do you have a long commute to work and are
stuck in your car for hours? Are you a long haul driver that sits in your truck
for more than 4 hours a day? Are you a local deliveryman who is always sitting
and driving long hours in those delivery trucks? If so, you probably have
suffered from travel related back pain. In fact, you probably have to take
painkillers everyday in order to get some relief. But thankfully there is hope
for those who suffer from travel related lower back pain.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Most Comfortable Seat Cushion for Lower Back Pain</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">One of the best seat cushions for lower back
pain is the </span><a href="https://www.ergo21.com/ergo21-travel-cushion/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ergo21 Travel Cushion</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> for those traveling hours daily</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">. Designed for those who are
on the go, this travel cushion can be folded up and carried just about
anywhere. With its compact design, you can fit it in your bag and bring it out
when you need it. So if you are going to be driving for 4 hours or more each
and everyday, this is the seat cushion for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Ergo21 has LiquiCell liquid filled
membranes that help support the entire body, which reduce stress on the lower back. </span>LiquiCell is an innovative combination of low viscosity fluid strategically placed to control the flow of liquid. LiquiCell reduces discomfort associated with prolonged contact between your body and an object. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">This cushion will add the support and comfort that you need to end the
day pain free. So if you are always on the road you should consider getting
yourself an </span><a href="https://www.ergo21.com/ergo21-travel-cushion/"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ergo21 Travel Cushion</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">.</span></div>
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Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-63795148095190362612015-07-02T11:40:00.000-07:002015-07-02T11:40:33.084-07:00Happy 239th Independence Day USA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">On behalf of the oGoing team, I wish Americans everywhere in USA and
the world Happy 239th Independence Day! We have a lot to be thankful for
the freedom and liberties that we enjoy in USA.<br /><br />We cannot take
our freedoms and independence for granted. There are many terrorist
organizations in the world who are bent on destroying the very fabric of
humanity and peace.<br /><br />ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Taliban, Boko Haram are some
of the worst offenders and perpetrators. They are bent on spreading
terrorism and destroying human lives. To them, killing innocent people
including women and children is part of their mission.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We should
take a moment and thank the brave men and women of our police forces,
military and defense organizations such as FBI, National Security Agency
and CIA who keep these terrorists away from USA soil and keep us safe!
They work 24/7/365 to ensure that our freedoms are always secured and
protected.<br /><br />Have a safe, fun and relaxing July 4th Holiday.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Enjoy the fireworks and <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the conversation on oGoing</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
most engaged member on oGoing during the month of July is going to walk
away with a brand new iPad Air mini. All you have to do is go to
oGoing.com, share what's going on, promote your events and goings,
connect and interact with members. Yup, it's that simple.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><h3>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Inspiring Independence Day Quotes</span></span></h3>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Freedom
has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it
must be daily earned and refreshed - else like a flower cut from its
life-giving roots, it will wither and die." ~Dwight D. Eisenhower<br /><br />"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved." ~Franklin D. Roosevelt<br /><br />"We
hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal;
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights;
that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
~Thomas Jefferson<br /><br />"America will never be destroyed from the
outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we
destroyed ourselves." ~Abraham Lincoln</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sincerely,<br />Sanjay B Dalal<br />founder & ceo, oGoing<br />USA's Social Network for Small Business</span></span></div>
Sanjay Dalalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16669387297690108618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34825962.post-50980895416401290112015-06-09T11:23:00.002-07:002015-06-09T11:23:38.604-07:00Five Ways To Secure Your WordPress Site and Keep it Safe and Sound<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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How to Secure Your WordPress Site? Five Ways to Keep it Safe and Sound</h2>
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">WordPress is a CMS platform that is flawlessly
crafted for both bloggers and e-commerce players. However, for any Internet
technology, security is a major issue. Irrespective of its bespoke features,
WordPress isn't without imperfections. The CMS has its own set of flaws which
are hard to ignore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">While WordPress is gaining immense popularity, it
should come as no surprise that these websites are popular target for hackers
and some pesky users. The advancement of hacking tools has also made it easy
for hackers to gain backdoor to a WordPress site and cripple its legitimacy.
WordPress sites are lagging behind when it comes to security, often due to the
lack of vigilance and knowledge among its users. A staggering amount of
WordPress sites are becoming victims of unpleasant cyber attacks, compelling
lots of users to come forward and protect their site from potential threats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">This post discusses some general tips and tricks
that you can implement to safeguard your WordPress site against hacking,
malware, or spam attacks. The tips mentioned below are quite easy to follow and
will surely help you steer clear bad guys to a great extent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Let's know about them in detail. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">1. Embrace WordPress Updates</span></b></h3>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Running the latest version of WordPress is the
most basic and obvious security measure that users can implement very easily.
Running an outdated version will never help you when it comes to security as
hackers are quick to attack these websites. When you update a software, you not
only make it secure, but you also get a gift of better features, bug fixes, and
other improvements. This is important to ensure a sustainable future of your
website.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">2. Use Plugins and Themes That Encourage Trust</span></b></h3>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">With the help of a technique called
plugin </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">enumeration, hackers can easily find out the number of plugins
your WordPress site is currently using. The technique can be used to break into
your site and make it vulnerable to security attacks. To avoid this, make sure
you reduce the plugin installation to the minimum. Choose only those themes and
plugins that are actually required and simply get rid of the ones that are no
longer useful. Be selective, before installation, read all the instructions and
check when your chosen theme or plugin is last updated.</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">The “admin” username that's created by
WordPress during installation contain security vulnerabilities, so make sure
you change it immediately if you are still using it. Hackers are smart enough
to know about the default WordPress user name and they quickly burst into those
websites which do not change it.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">If you change your username to
something else, then it would protect you from becoming the next victim. There
are two methods using which you can easily change the “admin” username. </span></div>
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admin user and assign then give it some admin permissions. Now, you can login
with a new username and delete the old one. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">The second way is, if your user is
assigned with multiple pages and posts and you don't want to assign them again,
you can change the username through PHPMyAdmin. For this, just sign in to your
cPanel and go to PHPMyAdmin. Click on the WordPress database and look for
WP_users. Select the “admin” user, and change the user_login field with the
name you want to change. </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">4. Limit the Power of Inactive Users</span></b></h3>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">Administrators, who have the authority
to edit content, assign roles, and assign roles are more exposed to the
possibility of being harmed. And, if you have multiple users under you, keeping
a track of everyone activities is quite daunting. In fact, out of them, there
are so many users who end up choosing weak passwords, and thus become victim to
malicious or other cyber attacks. If you have a list of inactive users in your
WordPress database, just switch their role to 'subscriber'. This will limit
their powers and authorities for making any change within your website. </span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">5. Switch to Complex Security Keys</span></b></h3>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">Just like passwords, security keys are
yet another important aspect of a WordPress site. These keys help you to keep
vandals away and augment the security level of your website. You site should
use unique, random, and lengthy security keys. You can make use of special
characters and several other random combinations to make it as complicated as
possible. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">Strengthening the security of a
WordPress site shouldn't scare you. It's indeed very easy, all you need is to
have a strong knowledge about some handy facts that help you uplift the
security bar of your website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;"></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">Author Biography:</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;">Jack Calder is a exploring expert in
Markupcloud Ltd, a nice company involved in the process of </span><a href="http://www.markupcloud.com/services/psd-to-html">convert psd to html</a><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Bitter;"> in few
time. Jack is a lover of web development languages, he uses to develop
various things in it. <a href="http://www.ogoing.com/jackcalder" target="_blank">Connect with Jack</a> </span></div>
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What's your story? Every small business has a story. </h3>
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Can you answer these questions to create your amazing story? </h4>
1. Why you started this company? <br />
2. What's your purpose? What drives you?<br />
3. What is your vision and mission?<br />
4. What are your short-term and long-term company goals?<br />
5. What problem are you trying to solve?<br />
6. Who is your customer? <br />
7. How do you find your customers?<br />
8. What challenges your customers face? <br />
9. How would you define success?<br />
10. Where do you see your business in five or ten years? <br />
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<b>Tell Great Story</b> about your business, your products, your services, your brand, your customers, your community, your journey. Why you started this business? <b>What keeps you going?</b> Great Storytellers Rock! Do great marketing! Customers will love you for that.<br />
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