A one page business plan? Yes it's possible....

Business Vision, Mission Statement, Objectives, Marketing Strategies..... There is nothing more overwhelming to a potential or new business owner than the thought of putting all that down on paper!

The One Page Business Plan is an enjoyable book that will assist you as you create a solid foundation for your business. Once you have completed "The One Page Business Plan" you have in your hand, the basis of your brochure or web page or networking and marketing plan, all on one page! What more can a New Business Owner ask for!



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Is Your Business on Google Maps?

How do people find your business?Control your listing and speak for yourself

Millions of people search for businesses on Google Maps and on Google.com (Google is the new Yellow Pages), so it's important to make sure your business listing can be easily found on Google.com and Google Maps. Using Google Local Business Center, creating a great listing takes just a few minutes and doesn’t cost a thing.

Your Google Business listing would also be available through Google Maps for Mobile, 1-800-GOOG-411 voice directory search, and Google Earth. On any of these services, if someone searches directly for your business name and city, your listing will most likely show up. Google will also show your listing for searches for your business category or other related terms.

Your business probably already shows up on Google Maps and Google.com, but do you have control over your listing and are you sure its details are accurate and thorough.

Do yourself a favor, go to Google, type in a term related to your business and your local city and state, i.e. if you are in the Pizza business type "pizza bristol pa". Take a look at the results. Is your business listed on the first page, if it's not potential customers will not find you. This is where Google's Business Listing come in.

Practical and easy to manage
Your Google listing is an easy way to maintain an online presence even if you don’t have a website. You can visit the Local Business Center anytime to edit your information or see how many people have seen and clicked on your listing.

Premium options, all for free
Make your listing really shine with photos and videos; custom categories like your service area, brands you sell and how to find parking; and coupons to encourage customers to make a first-time or repeat purchase.

Don't have time to create or claim your Google Local Business Listing?
The BITS Group can help you claim, create and fine tune your business listing.

Contact sales@thebitsgroupinc.com for more information. Read more ...

Spyware encounters of the worst kind

It's unfortunate that very talented people feel they have to create destructive programs like Spyware and Viruses, when they could put all that talent to much better use. Recently two of my neighbors were victims of these destructive programs and asked me to look at their computers. They were seeing messages that their PC's were infected and that they should enter their credit card numbers and purchase software that would get rid of the viruses. Luckily, they did not give up their credit card information.

The PC's were infected with PC Antispyware 2010 and PC Security 2009 two nasty viruses. If you catch these viruses early, you can remove both of these by booting into safe mode, installing Malwarebytes free version, running the scanner and rebooting your PC. But the longer they are on your PC, they harder they are to remove. My neighbors PC's had the viruses for well over a week. So I had to use a three step approach (sometimes only step 1 and 3 are required to repair, I would try that first).

Step 1, boot into safe mode.
Step 2 download and run Combofix (read the instructions and follow them to the letter)
Step 3 download and install Malwarebytes, run the scan and reboot

These procedures work in most cases (and I haven't had to reinstall an OS yet) but do take time and patience. Use these procedures with caution.

One last note, if you are interested in a good reference about Spyware and Viruses you can read more at BleepingComputer. Read more ...