Should Your Small Business Have A Blog?
July 24, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Small Business
Should your small business have a blog? That’s a big question. At one time it seemed like everyone was starting a blog. The only problem is, many do not stick with it for very long. I think the question of whether you should blog, or not blog depends on the business you’re in.
Here are some examples of business models that would benefit from a blog.
If you have a business where showing off your past work would benefit you, a blog is a nice way to build an online portfolio for your customers to check out. Some businesses that may …read more
Google or Facebook? You May Need Both.
July 7, 2009 by Becky Scott
Filed under Marketing
There’s an interesting trend on Facebook. People use their real names and talk about real life events. While many of these same people want to be anonymous on most of the internet, they let those barriers down on Facebook. And it may be, in part, due to the fact that much of Facebook’s information is not available to search engines. Users can restrict their profiles to be seen by friends only. And that makes them more comfortable with sharing personal information.
On the other hand, there’s Google. You need SEO, page rank, and search results with Google. People only find you …read more
Northrop Grumman Settles with United States
April 3, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Business News
Northrop Grumman, a defense and aerospace company founded in 1927, has agreed to a settlement in which the company is to return $325 million to the United States. An investigation by the government showed that Northrop Grumman sold defective items to the National Reconnaissance Office.
The items in question were transistors that were used on military satellites. Northrop Grumman allegedly not only didn’t probably test the parts, they also concealed reports concerning the quality of the items.
In a separate lawsuit, the United States agreed to a $325 million settlement with Northrop Grumman concerning an ongoing contract despite between the company and …read more





