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10 Keys To A Credible and Trusted Internet Web Domain

Startup Professionals Musings

Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Be consistent is their application, and provide contact information for both phone and email access.

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10 Tips On Due Diligence On Any Startup Funding Offer

Startup Professionals Musings

Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. Unsolicited foreign investors that contact you on the Internet need extra scrutiny. Chain emails leading to a windfall. Off-shore unsolicited investor offers.

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Customer Trust Is An Opportunity With A Huge Payback

Startup Professionals Musings

I continue to believe that most of the data gathering in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy or scam you. Internet users need to start watching out for themselves, like looking both ways before you cross the street.

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Why Email Marketing Is (Still) Important In 2022

Duct Tape Marketing

Why Email Marketing Is (Still) Important In 2022 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Key Takeaway: Email marketing is still as relevant as ever. 5:08] What is the state of email marketing in the overall mix today? [7:36] 16:30] How do use email to actually build trust? [18:19] ConstantContact.com.

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Ten Internet Rip-offs Any Fool Should Recognize

Startup Professionals Musings

Why are people so gullible to Internet rip-offs? Here is my list of ten easily recognized ways to be victimized on the Internet by ignorance or greed, based on questions and stories I get from neighbors and associates. Chain emails. If you get offers for a super discount on any drug or medication over the Internet, think twice.

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What Are the Risks of Using Personal Email for Board Business?

Board Effect

One of their biggest targets is board directors and executives and one of their easiest ways to gain entrance is through their emails. Some directors believe that it’s just easier and more convenient to use a personal email account. Some directors believe that it’s just easier and more convenient to use a personal email account.

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27 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Whatever the inspiration or relation may be, the naming of your business is one of the most important parts of becoming a CEO. After a quick google it became clear that this was the name for our new agency. 2- A name that came to my mind. 1- Suggested by a friend.

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