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Social Networking (the Shorter Version) Past, Present, Future

Both Sides of the Table

This blog post originally appeared in serialized form here on TechCrunch. If you came here via a direct link you might want to check out the more detailed full version on my blog, which is here. Social Networks: Past, Present & Future. What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks?

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6 Key Principles For Inducing Customers To Buy Today

Startup Professionals Musings

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Authority – the guiding light.

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5 Easy Steps to Your Own E-Commerce Startup for $100

Startup Professionals Musings

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including FrontPage in the Microsoft Office Suite, and DreamWeaver by Adobe. The cost of entry has never been lower.

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7 Essential Steps From A Lone Entrepreneur To Success

Startup Professionals Musings

It does mean that you need to look, listen, and participate in the business world around you, and network through all available channels, like business-oriented social networks online (LinkedIn), local business organizations (Chamber of Commerce), and events or conferences in your school or industry.

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E-Commerce Startup Entry Cost is at All-Time Low

Startup Professionals Musings

In the early days (20 years ago), most new e-commerce sites cost a million dollars to set up. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including FrontPage in the Microsoft Office Suite, and DreamWeaver by Adobe. The cost of entry has never been lower.

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8 Reasons To Initiate A Startup While Career Probing

Startup Professionals Musings

Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Nothing says you are serious about a business like handing out professional business cards at local events and Chamber of Commerce meetings. With simple software available today, find a domain name and implement your own website. You don’t even need an investor.

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Confident Technologies Unveils CAPTCHA Tool

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The firm said the tool is targeted for use by e-commerce sites, blogs, social networking sites, and Web-based email, as well as other web services. The company--which is headed by Curtis Staker--said its image-based CAPTCHA alternative greatly increases website security and user experience.

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