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We have a very exciting announcement on new products coming soon!1f3486ef2506bd96b17b11e9ee4e4585

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Welcome back to Commerce Realm, the best place to find out about the best new products, the latest news and all you need to know about your business. No matter what industry you're in, you'll find all the tips you need right here!

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If your company is involved with developing software, you know just how expensive it can be. Big name companies charge thousands of dollars for the tools you need to be a success. This fact alone often keeps many developers from realizing their true potential.However, thanks to Eclipse Tools this doesn't need to happen any more. They provide you with all the tools you need (and the support) to

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In the past, I've discussed the efficacy of using online videos to promote your products, but a recent poll has indicated that you may want to keep them short.From the article:Only one in five online video viewers has watched or downloaded a full-length movie or television show, according to a new AP-AOL Video poll.Overall, more than half of Internet users have watched or downloaded video. News

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If you're not into VoIP yet, you can still save a ton of money thanks to Pingo - a service that lets you save up to 90% on international calls. With their International prepaid calling cards you're free to make calls overseas whenever you want, and at a significant savings. In fact, their international calling card rates are among the best in the industry.You can also use Pingo to save on

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Meredith a publisher of numerous magazines and the owner of a television station, announced today that they have purchased an interactive marketing firm. From the article:Meredith Corp., a magazine publisher and TV station owner, on Monday said it has acquired the California-based marketing firm O'Grady Meyers Interactive Agency. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.O'Grady Meyers, established in

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I recent found a great forum discussing Vonage and VoIP. If you're not familiar with VoIP, or you'd like to learn more about it, this is a great place to start. This site features reviews, important VoIP news, and you'll even find a coupon for a free month of Vonage service. That's worth it right there.They have a strong community of knowledgable users who are dedicated to helping others learn

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The AP (and several other outlets) are reporting that the economy is hitting a slow-down, due in part to rising oil prices, global insecurity and a lot of other factors. What are you doing with your business to make sure this doesn't affect you? Now is a good time to start offering sales, incentives and other features that will keep customers coming back for more.

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The online flower business is one that is incredibly competitive. You have a lot of the big name merchants that crowd out the little guy, making it tough to succeed. However, Serenata Flowers has done a wonderful job building a truly advanced site, and they have some really good prices that should help them stay competitive.If you're used to shopping with the big names, try a smaller store to

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Many people start winterizing their house and getting ready for the icy chill. What are you doing to "winterize" your business? This is a great time of year to begin planning your end-of-the-year sales, getting organized, refreshing your office and getting rid of a lot of junk that you don't need.Winter can be a great time for some businesses, and a bad time for others. If you normally have a

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I've talked about online storage for businesses, but it's also a good idea to cover off-site storage for your physical items. Offices collect a conglomeration of furniture, desks, equipment, and reams and reams of paperwork. So, I found this Self Storage Directory - Moving.bz that makes it super easy to find storage companies in your area.This directory is also incredibly useful if you're

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Do you offer your employees any kind of bonus? Instead of using raises as an incentive, many companies are moving to bonuses instead.From The Wall Street Journal:Employers are making employees work harder for their money.Most workers will receive modest raises this year and next, as employers reward employees with performance-linked bonuses rather than broad salary increases, according to a

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As summer begins to wane, what are you doing to reduce your summer inventory. Many companies go to blowout sales, while others offer coupons. I'm a big proponent of coupons as an incentive, and Online Discount Mart is doing a great job in illustrating this example. They have an overstock on garden gnomes and they're offering a coupon to encourage customers to purchase these items. In fact, here's

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Do you publish your toll-free number on your website? If not, you could be missing sales, simply because of the confidence that a toll-free number can evoke in consumers. If you don't have a toll-free number, you can use a service like ConnectMe Voice to combine a toll-free number with online voice mail.Yes, it can be an extra expense, but in the long run, it's truly worth it.

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Anytime you deal with tangible goods that are sent to consumers, you've got to worry about getting them there in one piece, and at a good price. Customers don't appreciate high shipping costs, nor do they like to receive broken stuff. In fact, packing an item well has a psychological benefit for your customers. They know that you care about your business, and them, when you take the time to

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Google premiered their new Office Suite and, pardon the pun, it is sweet. If you're looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office, this just may be it. Google's acquisition of Writely is looking even better.They also premiered Google Apps for Businesses, which lets you offer Google Mail, Google Talk, Google Calendar and Google Pages to your clients with your brand. Hurry though, for once this

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The prevelance of video sharing sites has made it super easy for companies to begin promoting their products through the use of online commercials. Have you tried this yet? All you need is some video editing software and a way to encode your files and you'll be just a few minutes away from promoting your products to an entirely new audience.The best part? No bandwidth or storage! You can see one

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A fugitive CEO was recently captured in Sri Lanka after making a one minute phone call using his Skype number. Apparently, Skype does track user IP addresses, and it is believed that when the fugitive's billing info was verified, investigators were able to zoom in on his location. Although this is a case that was definitely a plus for consumers, it underscores the fact that VoIP may not be as

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I recently talked about the importance of using online auction sites to maximize your small business' sales. These sites are a great way to really reach out to a global audience and create better brand awareness.But what do you do if you have a product that several other companies are already selling? Most people on auction sites are looking for the best price on what they're interested in. Enter

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While many of us focus a lot of time merchandising products in a physical store, when it comes to online merchandising, many business owners forget just how important it is. Take a look at your online storefront. Is it merchandised well or more of a mish-mash? It's a good idea to really study some of the biggest online stores to get an idea of how they present their products to the public.This

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With all the news I've been reading lately about people utilizing the internet to create buzz, and paying them for their time, in particular the Get Paid For Blogging news I've been covering - I've been doing some thinking as well. What would I pay someone to do for me? I'm pretty cheap, so it would have to be something worthwhile. :) I think personally, I'd have to pick paying someone to handle

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Web 2.0 apps are all the rage, and although many of them may seemed geared towards teens, there are some great social networking sites out there that can really help you build an online network of your own. If you don't find a site that's right for you, consider starting your own niche network to fit your needs. Chances are, you'll find a lot of people who share your interests.Sometimes, it takes

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If you haven't ventured into the waters of pay per click advertising, it's a good idea to get your campaign started off right. There are many ways to lose money when it comes to these campaigns, and if you don't know what you're doing, you can really come away from the experience with a bad taste in your mouth. I really recommend going with an agency that specializes in paid search management.

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For today's tip, since it is the weekend, I thought I would focus on spending time away from your work. Whether you have a family or if you are single, if you're running your own business, you can find yourself becoming a slave to it very easily. The world will still keep rotating, and your business won't fall apart if you take a day off. Try to schedule in at least one day a week that will be

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Have you tried VoIP yet? If not, you're missing out on a great way to take advantage of cheaper phone rates, better connections and a great way to communicate with colleagues, businesses and family. VoIP has come a very long way in the past few years, and most major telephone companies are now supporting it. If you have a broadband connection, you're just a few minutes away from making long

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