Providence Business News Daily Edition - Fewer foreclosures still dominate sales in R.I.

YOUR DAILY EDITION   Wednesday, June 30, 2010 PBN Home | RSS Feed     TODAY'S TOP STORIES Fewer foreclosures still dominate sales in R.I. The number of foreclosure sales in Rhode Island dropped 43 percent in the first quarter compared with the same quarter last year, RealtyTrac Inc. reported Wednesday. Young R.I. workers pose major challenge for state leaders Carcieri signs package of small business legislation Beacon Mutual to cut workers’ comp rates for many firms Congress may move housing credit deadline to Sept. 30 Brown U. president denies pressure to leave Goldman Sachs GTECH vying to keep Texas contract after 19 years New England Tech gets $2.8M health IT grant from U.S. From Today’s Technology Update: Andera, Yodlee named ‘best in class’ This Week’s Poll: Did lawmakers make the right move in legalizing handheld-fireworks sales in R.I.? NEWS BY INDUSTRY Business Women Main Street Creative Economy Manufacturing Education Newsmakers Energy Politics Environment Real Estate Financial Services Retail Health Care Technology Hospitality & Tourism Work Force Insurance More... SUBSCRIBE TO PBN Get full access to PBN.com as well as the weekly print edition delivered to your home or office, for as little as $89 per year. For More News Go to PBN.com Contact Us This e-newsletter sponsored by: To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here. PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | 220 WEST EXCHANGE STREET | PROVIDENCE R.I. | (401) 273-2201

Weekly Update | Join the SBA on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter

Weekly Update | July 1, 2010

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This Week's Highlight Join the SBA on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter We are pleased to announce that the SBA has introduced the first phase of its social media strategy this week. On the new SBA YouTube Channel you'll find videos on topics such as financing, exporting and marketing your business. Would you like to be connected with the SBA's newest resources? Keep an eye on the new Twitter and Facebook pages as they continue to be developed. Recent Articles in the Community Small Business Matters Stand Out from the Crowd – 7 Tips for Creating a Marketing Message that Sticks What’s your business marketing message? Many small businesses are confused about what their marketing message is and how they should communicate it to the outside world. Here are seven steps you can take to develop a marketing message that grabs the attention of your customers, speaks to them, and promotes action. Read more... 5 Steps to Building a Business Web Site that is Social, Content-Rich, and Makes you Money Building a Web site and all that this entails - choosing a web host, writing and maintaining actionable and relevant content, and running an online store - is quite an undertaking for any small business. Here are 5 steps to help you set up your company web site. Read more... Business Law Advisor Free Trade Zones: What are They and How Can Small Businesses Benefit? Many countries designate certain areas within their borders as a free trade zone. Free trade zones help to minimize international trade barriers, enabling importers and exporters to operate under better economic conditions. However, many importers and exporters are unfamiliar with free trade zones and uncertain how to take advantage of them. Read more... 4 Steps to Changing Your Business Structure Would your business be more successful with a different business structure? Could your sole proprietorship or partnership use more liability protection? Do you want to avoid excessive fees and bookkeeping requirements for your LLC or corporation? Questions like these prompt business owners to reconsider their current business structure. If you are considering a change to your business structure, be sure to understand all of your options and weigh the pros and cons of a switch. Read more... Small Business Cents How To Legally Partner with A Non Profit Organization Have you ever added $1 to your grocery bill for a charitable donation? If so, you’ve participated in a cause marketing campaign. Cause marketing is a mutually-beneficial branding partnership between a for-profit business and nonprofit organization. Read on to learn the steps your business should take to partner with a non profit organization. Read more... The Industry Word Put the Power of Referrals to Work for Your Business One of the best ways to build your customer base is through referrals. In today’s connected society, where people are eager to tell their friends and colleagues about worthwhile products or services, getting referrals from satisfied customers is a smart way to expand your marketing reach. How can you put the power of referrals to work for you? Read more... For More Topics, Visit the Discussion Boards: Small Business Events Start & Register a Business Self-Employed & Home-Based Business Loans & Grants Filling and Paying Taxes Government Contracting Other Business Issues

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The Daily Stat: Only 82% of U.S. Women Give Birth

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PBN Weekly Technology Update

Technology Update   Wednesday, June 30, 2010 PBN Home | RSS Feed     Andera, Yodlee get high grade, reach benchmark Andera Inc. and its Redwood City, Calif.-based partner Yodlee Inc. recently announced more than 170 banks and credit unions are now using their online account-opening and funding platform. Foresight S&T gets $2M NIH contract GoGo Cast signs deal with Tedeschi R.I. legislative panel to study e-learning Five Questions With: Christopher Dale CEO of The Apex Technology Group talks about the company and the IT-services industry. This e-newsletter sponsored by: This e-newsletter sponsored by: NEWS BY INDUSTRY Business Women Main Street Creative Economy Manufacturing Education Newsmakers Energy Politics Environment Real Estate Financial Services Retail Health Care Technology Hospitality & Tourism Work Force Insurance More... SUBSCRIBE TO PBN Get full access to PBN.com as well as the weekly print edition delivered to your home or office, for as little as $89 per year. For More News Go to PBN.com Contact Us To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click here. PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS | 220 WEST EXCHANGE STREET | PROVIDENCE R.I. | (401) 273-2201