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As we gradually wrestle ourselves away from the global economic downturn, what is the best business to start in 2014 for aspiring entrepreneurs? Over the last few years, the economy has been very difficult for conventional business owners. While the sales of services and products fell significantly, business owners still had to pay for rents, mortgages, staff, stock and still try to encourage customers in their area to buy from them. However, on the flip side, since 2007 there has been a massive shift of people buying goods and services on the internet and this is good news for people who have decided to start an online business.   Can Anyone Start An Internet Business? It is interesting to note that in Chinese, the word crisis is made up of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity. For those businesses that do not recognize the importance of the internet it may mean that they will struggle to survive. But those who embrace it, the online business wor...

Your internet marketing strategy comprises of the methods you use to generate income vis the internet. By using your online marketing strategies effectively can launch products or services into your marketplace and increase sales for your business. To become an internet marketing expert you will need to ensure that you have an understanding of the following 5 key elements. 1. The Power Of Social Media. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter,LinkedIn and Google+ are more than online social forums. You can potentially reach countless numbers of people completely free when people share content that people like and is relevant to your business, service, or product. When someone follows you on social media, is a signal that they are interested in your business and that they want to hear more from you. 2. Search Engine Optimization. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the process of increasing the number of visitors to your website from search engines. These non-paid, or organic, results come...

Are you planning to start a business? Well take a good look at these 10 industries. Big data analytics has come of with these as the most profitable in the United State. Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component manufacturing. Support Activities for Mining Oil and Gas Extraction Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Telecommunication Broadcasting (except Internet) Other Information Services (Internet) Social Assistance Accommodation (Hotel) Pipeline Transportation These rankings were concluded by earning, taxes and amortization as a percentage of sales. To read more on these industries click here . Like this: Like Loading... 10 Most Profitable Industries

Get ready to start networking! If you’re uncomfortable with the process or unfamiliar with the best ways to go about it, don’t worry. These fail-safe tips will help you effectively develop a network of IT professionals. Put yourself out there: The first step of any kind of networking is to put yourself out there. When people don’t know that you exist, you can’t build relationships with them. For the best results, blend your networking across multiple platforms. Attending a handful of networking events with your coworkers is a good start, but it only addresses one of the potential areas of networking that you should be participating in. According to Business Network International’s Misner, participating in a networking group breaks down into four types. 1) Casual contact networks (networking events or industry mixers) 2) Knowledge networks (professional associations) 3) Strong contact networks (groups that meet frequently specifically to build professional relationships) 4)...