Filed under April 7th, 2010

The Lowdown on Business Lending with Peter Downs (Part Two)

in Small Business, Smart People by Libbie Miller

We recently spoke with Newtek’s President of Business Lending, Peter Downs, about small businesses and the state of small business lending. This is the conclusion of the two-part interview.

Filed under March 29th, 2010

The Lowdown on Small Business Lending with Peter Downs (Part 1)

in Small Business, Smart People by Libbie Miller

We recently spoke with Newtek’s President of Business Lending, Peter Downs, about small businesses and the state of small business lending. This is part one of a two-part interview.

Filed under March 3rd, 2010

Don’t Pull A Rolling Stone!

in How To by Alfred Rose

How much time do you have remaining before your domain registration expires? Perhaps Rolling Stone’s domain glitch will remind you of why it’s important to be aware of the expiration date.

Filed under February 24th, 2010

Three Reasons to Consider a Custom Website Design

in Small Business, web design by Libbie Miller

There are many reasons to consider going the custom web design route, especially if you have more complex needs and are willing to invest more resources into the overall process. Take a look at three good reasons to consider custom…

Filed under February 12th, 2010

Five Questions to Ask Your Merchant Processing Provider Before Signing On

in Small Business, ecommerce by Libbie Miller

Whether you’re providing services to your clients, or are yourself a small business owner, selecting the right merchant processing plan will weigh heavily on 2010 growth. In the interest of narrowing your search options efficiently, we’ve identified five questions you need to ask before selecting your merchant services provider.

Filed under February 5th, 2010

And the Feel Good Performance of the Year Goes to…the Small Business Community?

Maybe I’m just giddy with anticipation about the Oscar season, but I have a feeling that we’re all due for some feel-good news, starring the small business community.

Filed under January 26th, 2010

Financial Backing for the Small Business Owner in 2010

Last week our Chairman and CEO, Barry Sloane, shared his thoughts on the financial outlook for small business owners in 2010 during an interview on the Bob Coleman Small Business Banker radio show. While Barry’s outlook for the economy as a whole remains cautious, he remians optimistic about the financial backing future for small businesses.

Filed under January 24th, 2010

How To Be Your Own PR Firm: Part Two

in How To, Small Business by Libbie Miller

Welcome to Part Two of the DIYPR series, where we discuss the next level of self promotion: don’t think like a reporter…become one.

Filed under January 22nd, 2010

E-Commerce Sales Up 15.5% Over Last Year

in Small Business, ecommerce by Brenda Kato

Great news for retailers who sell their products online: according to Master Card advisors, even during a recession, online sales were up 15% over last year. The largest increases were in electronics, jewelry, footwear, and men’s apparel.

Filed under January 22nd, 2010

Introducing Newtek Web Services: The One-Stop Resource for the Online Business Community

Welcome to the Newtek Web Services blog. Please allow ourselves…to introduce ourselves. Come take a look and see how Newtek Web Services, the Small Business Authority, can help you grow in 2010.

Currently serving over 100,000 domains for customers in over 100 countries