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Q: Do you think in today's world that it's necessary for small businessess and independent business people to have a website and active marketing on the internet? -- ACME Metals
Topic:
Web Sites
“ABSOLUTELY. It's easy to get overwhelmed and think you have to be everywhere at first, but life doesn't always allow that. Start with a website and expand from there to profiles on social networks suc... more“
— Mark Riffey
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“The web has rapidly become THE place people research a purchase. The key is to know your customers... Where do they spend their time online? A company website is a great way to 'meet' prospective cu... more“
— slimGap Software
- Users who found this helpful:
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“I would say 95% of the time it is a necessity. that other 5% is based on whether it will be used. If the site will just remain stagnant, than it could harm more than help.“
— Taurean Bryant
- Users who found this helpful:
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“For some small businesses, a web site is absolutely not necessary. Local plumbers, painters, handymen services, etc. can do just fine by claiming their business listings on Google Maps (Google Places,... more“
— Matt McGee
- Users who found this helpful:
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“Yes. Google volume this year is over 30 Billion. Ask any newspaper, radio station or TV station why they are in financial problem. Adwords is an effective way to reach your market and is unbelievably ... more“
— Francisco Garcia de Quevedo
- Users who found this helpful:
- 1
“Yes, in today's society we all all connected through the internet. It is necessary to have an online presence.“
— WYV Designs
- Users who found this helpful:
- 0
“The majority of businesses today acknowledge the need for an online presence. More and more shoppers are turning to the Internet to research products and services, gather information, and make purchas... more“
— Adam Toren
- Users who found this helpful:
- 1
“Absolutely. Having a web presence today is critical for the success of business. WIth over 500 million members on Facebook, the web quickly becoming replacing the telephone for communication.If you ... more“
— A Passion For Connection
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“The internet offers drop shipping. This is relevant for me because I live in a small town and not everything i bought in Los Angeles is here, so drop shipping works well for me.
www.anytastegifts.biz... more“
— AnyTasteGifts.biz
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“My personal vision of the future is to contac anything you want online. It is like online travel sites, you can get your airplance, train, bus ticket, rent a car, hotel room, all from one url. I also... more“
— AnyTasteGifts.biz
- Users who found this helpful:
- 0
“I would just add some perspective to the answers that was already given.
A website or the internet is just another medium for you to get your business known. I would probably think that when TV came... more“
— George Manlangit
- Users who found this helpful:
- 0
“An online for every business is very necessary!!! You can be selling candy bars in the back of a truck or your garage and have a website to increase visibility of your business. Some business may no... more“
— Mirna Bard
- Users who found this helpful:
- 1
“it really is important,as there are too few companies with websites.
websites start you off on the right foot by looking & being as professional as possible, then taken seriously & not a fly by night,... more“
— flexiautodetailers
- Users who found this helpful:
- 0
“A website is the most valuable marketing tool that any business can have. Without an online presence a company is invisible to a majority of savvy consumers. Coupled with social media your company is ... more“
— Flat 6 Concepts
- Users who found this helpful:
- 1
“Yes. In today's age both a website and internet marketing are absolutely necessary in order for small business to remain competitive in the local, national, and global marketplaces.“
— FN | L9L
- Users who found this helpful:
- 1
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Q: What accounting software do you use? -- Accounting SPOT
Topic:
Accounting
“(I asked this question, but I'll post my answer here as well).
I use QuickBooks for my own and most of my clients. It is the most well-rounded program I have found. Good detail tracking, and good rep... more“
— Holly Neitzel
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- 0
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