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Since you have Internet access, why not take advantage of SBA's wealth of online information? The main site is located at http://www.sba.gov

While you're there, sign up for one of SBA newsletters at http://web.sba.gov/list/

Then, go to http://www.sba.gov/starting/indexsteps.html The series of pages starting here will take you step-by-step through process of starting your business--from "Your First Steps", through "Do Your Research", through creating business plans and finding counseling.

Finally, visit http://www.sba.gov/classroom/ which features a series of online courses ideal for micro-entrepreneur.

The advice of friends, family, and associates are certainly valuable. But by taking advantage of Small Business Administration's offerings, you can be sure you are getting researched, accurate, timely, and professional advice. The SBA is designed especially for you, so if you want to do as much as possible to ensure success of your venture, don't waste this valuable resource.

7. Make your visitors curious about your product by telling them they need to sign-up to get into a password protected site to read rest of ad.

8. Remember little things about your web pages really count. Include title of your site at top right corner, a description about of your site, etc.

9. When you ask someone to sign-up to receive a freebie, don't ask for really personal information. This is a fast way to lose a potential prospect.

10. Remember newsgroups are still pretty popular. You could post your ad in ones that allow it or you can leave messages with your sig file include.