Beating the Credit Card Crunch!

Credit cards are a necessary evil. 98% of my orders come from Credit Cards and I have to wonder with today's economy how long can that keep up? Luckily some smart consumers are starting to be wise about the cards they use.

I came across a website that is a credit card comparison site that provides users with news, information, and the most comprehensive list of credit card offers on the web. For example if you're concerned about low interest credit cards you can visit this site and compare the rates of the different available credit card companies to find one that suits you best. Be wise about the card you're using and make the most out of the necessary evil we all have in our wallets. Know what's important to you; rewards, air miles, cash back on purchases or instant approvals.

Not only am I concerned about my customers (98% of which use credit cards to purchase from my store) I am also interested in company credit cards and what will benefit me best. Luckily this site also includes articles such as "Best Credit Card for Small Businesses" to provide me with some important "food for thought" when picking a credit card company for my business.

Let's all be smart and beat the credit crunch so we can all stay in business!

NetworkSolutions new social networking site

Social Networks are popping up all over the place. Network Solutions has now opened a new social network for the developer and design community called "LinkTogether". LinkTogether™ has everything you need to grow and manage your business. Here is a list of the free resources they offer members:

• Get Hired
  Find jobs and projects in need of a Professional like you.
• Make Connections
  Show off your skills with a well placed portfolio in the Member Directory, make new contacts and collaborate in forums.
• Save design time
  Leverage customizable Web site templates, graphics, and ready-to-go Web sites with functionality already built in!
• Share Stuff
  Post your greatest hits. Steal with glee.
• Save big
  Get exclusive deals on Network Solutions® services.
• Smarten up clients
  Educate them with Smart Guides to facilitate technical conversations.
• Fire your lawyer
  Win new work with customizable proposals and contracts .
• Gain an edge
  Quickly get up to speed on popular topics with video tutorials
  

On the site there are tons of white papers ( authoritative reports or guides that often addresses problems and how to solve them) available to members addressing a wide span of information from DIY vs professional designers to increasing website accessibility. It may be worth checking out if you have a small online business and want to utilize free shared resources.