FAQs
Posted on February 14, 2007
Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. We post the answer to the most common questions from visitors. If your question is not answered here, please e-mail us.
- What is blogging?
- An easy and quick way to post your thoughts or writings on the Internet, typically through your web site. For example, visit my blog on small business tips at Agape3’s Business Blog.
- Is blogging free?
- In some cases, yes. Wordpress is a free blogging application that you can host on your own web server is WordPress. You can find out more about WordPress at Learn WordPress Quickly.
- What is Gmail?
- Gmail is a free, search-based web mail service that comes with 1,000 megabytes (one gigabyte) of storage. Gmail has a powerful Google search engine that quickly recalls any message an account owner has ever sent or received. That means you don’t have to file messages to find them again.
- Where can I get free clipart?
- Microsoft has free clipart at its Clipart Gallery.
- Where can I find basic information for small business owners?
- Small Business Administration - Maintain and support the nation’s economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.
- SCORE - SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and e-mail business counseling. Business counseling and workshops are offered at over 375 chapter offices across the country as well as online.
- Yahoo! Small Business - one-stop success center where you can enhance every aspect of your business.
- Business.gov - One-stop spot for businesses needing to access federal government information.
- Entrepreneur - Online and print magazine with solutions for growing businesses.
- Obtain a DUNS (new link: http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/) number - Business identification number used like a SSN for businesses to build their credit profile on Dun and Bradstreet.
- Where can I find online help with a dictionary or thesaurus?
- Wordsmyth - online dictionary and thesaurus.
- Webster - online dictionary and thesaurus.
- Reference Desk - online references including almanacs, English tools and more.
- What can I do to drive traffic to my website?
- Yahoo! Search Marketing - offers essential marketing services for companies doing business online. The company’s full suite of search-based products and tools help businesses connect with highly motivated customers.
- Where can I find free training to help me start my business?
- Visit the SCORE web site at http://www.va-interactive.com/score/. This link takes you to interactive training page for the following areas:
- Developing a Business Plan
- Creating a Competitive Advantage
- Pricing Products and Services
- Creating a Profit and Loss Statement
- Promoting Your Business
- Building a Web Site
- Visit the SCORE web site at http://www.va-interactive.com/score/. This link takes you to interactive training page for the following areas:
