Small Business – will SOPA effect small business websites ?

A question I have been asking myself lately is, will SOPA effect small business websites? Now I don’t know the ins and outs on a detailed level, but I do know that piracy on the internet is a real problem. Also, that over legislation is not the answer. And I was thinking that whatever happened would not effect me in my little part of the world.

How wrong I was.

As if it was planned, as the timing could not be better, only 100kms ( 60 miles) away from my home the masterminds of Megadownloads.com had been lurking. In a swoop the police force of my country had been working with the FBI and those involved are now before the courts. It looks like the current laws may be working (?)

So, would a new law in the US effect those in other countries…. well yes….At least in those countries with agreements with the US. So will SOPA effect small business websites globally? Yes! So we all must take an interest in what’s happening stateside. This snippet gives an opinion on the effect on small business [Read more…]

Small Business Help – Daily Coupon sites hurt

daily coupon sites hurt small business

Check all consequences of a coupon deal

Daily Coupon Sites HURT small business.  Before embarking on a discounted deal promotion make sure you work out the financial details and consequences. And if you are not good with numbers check with your accountant or financial adviser BEFORE signing any contracts.  Here is another horror story reported by Bob LeDrew of Translucid Communications, also be sure to read below on how to make it work, or how to lose less as daily coupon sites hurt.

They embarked on a number of different offers. One offered $200 in value for $89. They sold over 1000 of those. They offered others at $55 for $175 worth of meat. They sold thousands of those. [Read more…]