Business loans from Uncle Sam
The government can help you get cash with the SBA’s 7(a) program, but banks still hold the purse strings.
Chris Holm, LUK Industries, Chandler, Ariz.
I run an Internet retail store that has been in business for just over a year. The business is running in the black, so I want to move some of our start-up costs to a fixed-rate loan. Is an SBA 7(a) loan the right choice for us? Read more…
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DiggFree software doesn’t come cheap
Open-source e-commerce solutions are plentiful, but don’t put your wallet away just yet.
Kenneth C. Fletcher, Oakland, Calif.
What are the best, free open-source solutions for e-commerce? My needs include robust international transactional functionality, a shopping-cart mechanism, and something that can be easily customized to handle products and Web content on a global scale, from Japan to Brazil.
How to stand out on the Internet
Geri is launching a Web site for her business. How can her site stand out amongst a sea of e-commerce? Share your ideas here.
Setting the budget for your Web site
Marylou is overwhelmed by different quotes for Web site development. What should Marylou look for in a Web site developer?
Help for an online launch
Andy asked for marketing advice for his new e-store. Have you used an outside agency to market your web site? Give Andy some advice.
Get your e-store noticed online
Michelle James wonders how to draw traffic to her online store. What do you recommend?
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Here’s FSB’s advice on how to get the word out that your concoction is the next big thing. Do you have a food product that grabbed the attention of supermarkets and consumers? Talk about your struggles bringing your product to market here.
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