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It's Tax Time Again! Make a Point to Organize both your Personal and Business Affairs - (Found July 2, 2008 )

If you're like most of us, the imminent arrival of the tax man causes a frenzied attempt to get organized. While you're in that mindset, it's a great opportunity to review your business books. If you can detect common mistakes and oversights before an auditor does, you're going to save yourself a lot of frustration and avoid unnecessary contributions to the Government's coffers.
http://www.crescendonewsletter.com/archive/feb2004.htm

Getting Found Online: Marketing your Business With Search Engines - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is the art and science of maximizing the ranking or prominence of your website on the Internet's search engines and directories. There are no quick and easy tricks to having your website found on-line, but if you are willing to dedicate time each month to an ongoing SEM program, it can be the most cost-effective form of online marketing available.
http://www.crescendonewsletter.com/archive/jan2004.htm

Creating a Benefits Package - (Found July 2, 2008 )

A good benefits package is a sure means of attracting quality staff and keeping it. In this age of downsizing, job seekers are looking for attractive fringe benefits in addition to salary; in fact, the so-called fringe benefits are viewed as important perks to a position.
http://www.crescendonewsletter.com/archive/dec2003.htm

Stay in Touch from Wherever Business Takes You - Calling Card Ensures Convenient and Cost-effective Contact - (Found July 2, 2008 )

How do you avoid spending your precious budget dollars on exorbitant hotel or cell phone long distance charges You invest in long distance calling insurance a calling card.
http://www.crescendonewsletter.com/archive/nov2003.htm

It Doesn't Hurt to Ask: Negotiating for the Best Price - (Found July 2, 2008 )

The most vital question to ask, after youve negotiated a fair deal, is: Is this the best you can offer It doesnt cost to ask, and you may be pleasantly surprised by the answer.
http://www.crescendonewsletter.com/archive/oct2003.htm

Taking the Necessary Precautions - Protecting Your Business with Firewall Security - (Found July 2, 2008 )

It seems like every few months, the media is reporting on another vicious electronic attack. Some of the biggest, best known and most protected companies have fallen victim to devious hackers bent on causing damage, destruction and downtime.
http://www.crescendonewsletter.com/archive/sep2003.htm

Cost-Cutting Tips - (Found July 2, 2008 )

Want to increase profits One way to do this is to pare down your costs. Here are a few handy tips.
http://www.crescendonewsletter.com/archive/aug2003.htm

Creating A Virtual Presence - Toll-Free Services enable you to simply and cost-effectively expand your business - (Found July 2, 2008 )

You've been thinking about expanding your business for a while, but your budgets are tight. In analyzing the financials of a physical expansion, you realize that building a location, procuring the technology, organizing the logistics and hiring staff is beyond your current financial capabilities.
http://www.crescendonewsletter.com/archive/jul2003.htm