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Better Craigslist

By dawggeek, February 19, 2010 10:41 am

Want to filter craigslist or expand your search in a more efficient way? Try http://www.crazedlist.org. You can search several areas at once. If you use a feed reader it is even better.

Redbox Caves to Warner Bros

By dawggeek, February 18, 2010 4:52 pm

I think it is hilarious that Warner Bros think it can increase DVD sales by getting Redbox & Netflix to delay rentals for 28 days. Their logic is flawed. People who rent videos and are opposed to buying them will just wait or download them online illegally. It is unfortunate that Netflix & Redbox cave in to huge corporations like Warner but I guess I understand why.

There is plenty of free & legal content to view online to tide people over for 28 days by the way.

No Debt = Good Business

By dawggeek, February 15, 2010 1:20 pm

It is hard for most people to imagine starting a business with ZERO debt. It is just a given to most folks that you need to borrow some money to get rolling. That sounds ok but it creates a habit of borrowing to keep rolling. The thought of needing new equipment immediately goes to using a credit card or going to the bank for bigger purchases. I had this thought for many years as well. But it does not have to be this way.

If you eliminate the thought in your mind that borrowing is even a possibility you instantly get more creative in ways to save the money up to pay for business needs. Debt is easy short term but not easy long term. At best debt is just a cycle that eats your money every week for the rest of your days on Earth. At worst debt becomes your master that crushes you, your business, and your goals.

It is possible to run a great business with no Debt. Apple does it and they are one of the greatest companies in the world. Dave Ramsey does it with his company. By the way, Dave is the radio guy that got me started on a quest to be debt free.

If you have great discipline then you can likely handle debt and use it as a tool. Just be careful with it. It is a dangerous servant and a terrible master. Just know that there are other ways to run a business other than constant debt.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-14

By dawggeek, February 14, 2010 9:24 pm
  • RT @GeekNews: Giving away an iPad on tonight's show. Follow me & retweet to win. #GNCiPad #
  • Netflix online was good idea for snow Day but is too slow to watch. Too many people doing same thing. Usually plays smoothly to end. #
  • Netflix instant streaming recomendation American Violet. Very good & new #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-07

By dawggeek, February 7, 2010 6:24 pm
  • @zabari thanks. I'll check out the sad movie. in reply to zabari #
  • Skype on iPod touch is working great. When mobile wifi is cheaper, goodbye cell phone plan. #
  • Dragon dictation app works great and free #
  • @tjbooboo Dexter is very good. Entourage one of favorites. in reply to tjbooboo #
  • @geeknews Win an ipad hre http://bit.ly/KPrTc geeknewscentral podcast. Have 2 follow Todd on twttr 4 chance 2 win #gncipad. #
  • how 2 know if ps3 downloads are perfect resolution like a game disc? Help me out here #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-31

By dawggeek, January 31, 2010 6:24 pm

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-24

By dawggeek, January 24, 2010 2:24 pm
  • @Aalexjohnson Dexter. And Sunshine cleaning. The shield if available in reply to Aalexjohnson #
  • @mrslevite Dexter. Weeds. Shield I think is available. in reply to mrslevite #
  • @sandyfishnets Dexter. Sunshine cleaning in reply to sandyfishnets #
  • Puppy Linux. Is fast. Never had a freeze up ever. #
  • @StephLBauer godaddy has good cist service. in reply to StephLBauer #
  • Bookrenew.com to sell old textbooks and buy ones you need #
  • Need sposor money for youth sports team. Add a website and draw in local sponsors. #
  • Your restaurant business still slow. Use you website with facebook to promote specials and events. #
  • Run a cleaning service & need to show trustworthiness? Use your website to let people know more about you. Share client reviews. #
  • Lawn service business need more customers? Use facebook & Twitter with your website to connect to new clients. #
  • Start a daily lawn tips section on your lawn care website to inform potential clients. #

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-17

By dawggeek, January 17, 2010 2:24 pm
  • Love Twitter on iPod touch. Wonder I'd tweetie 2 is worth buying. Like tweetdeck #
  • Compare folks in public with iPhones versus newspapers. Think you need a website? #
  • Got a sign outside your business but no website 4 it? A website is your online sign. Think about it #
  • How can a website help your small business? google is the new yellow pages. Get found. #
  • Can poorer county schools afford an athletic website? They can actually generate more funds with a site #
  • Most thrift stores don't last long. They might do better with a website and twitter intergration 2 help folks find them #
  • Trying 2 save money on business software? Try open source options when possible. Open office is great. #
  • Would love 2 have dish cancelled & only watch netflix. Family would revolt tho. #
  • Top thing Ive found on netflix online service is showtime's Dexter. Good show. #
  • Need a mic for iPod touch. 4 skype Any suggestions. Lookin 4 cheap since I lose stuff often. #
  • Jim rohn was great. Enjoying his audio books. #
  • Maysville ga. Officially has a tweet. Have not seen my lil town tweeter ever. #
  • Why do restaurants not last in maysville? Fat finch has been here a while though. Mozelles seems busy 2. #
  • Would love to help some maysville businesses out with website design. We have so few businesses here. I'd like 2 help. #
  • Why do little league teams not use Twitter and facebook more. Would save time and paper handouts. #
  • Small restaurants can use facebook & twitter to stay in front of customers. #
  • RT @dawggeek: Small restaurants can use facebook & twitter to stay in front of customers. Just be relevant or entertaining. #
  • How restaurants can use facebook intergration on their website. Trivia night online or create a farmville like game app. #
  • Can't wait for wireless to be everywhere so cell phone plans are not needed. Skype + iPod touch. #
  • Careful looking downward at a computer screen. May jack your neck up. Did mine. Chiro got me straight tho. #
  • Windstream is slow tonight. Gotta call them tomorrow. Hate slow Internet. #
  • I love Linux. But it is hard to let windows go due to compatibility with gadgets. #
  • Got an old pc that is too slow 2 use. Try puppy Linux. Small os that does a lot. #
  • Had iPod touch since Xmas and still not bought an app. All free. How long can I go. #
  • How many small businesses wait until they get more income rolling b4 getting a website? Many wait too late. #
  • Internet has made it so easy to give to charity. Click of a mouse is easier than writing a check. Churches without websites take note #
  • Get netflix if u want to cut off cable or satelite. Lots of instant tv series content #
  • @JocelynKelly Dexter. Great sho in reply to JocelynKelly #
  • @gaborger Dexter on netflix. Sunshine cleaning. Tv shows better choices on instant que in reply to gaborger #
  • RT @jgreen367 Just got netflix. Goodbye life. :P lol in reply to jgreen367 #
  • #netflixinstant ok what are your fav movies on netflix instant streaming. #

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Keep Old Computers Running

By dawggeek, January 17, 2010 1:35 pm

Got an old pc or laptop that is so slow that it is useless? Likely it has outlived its Windows Operating System. But the computer can possibly be revived with a linux operating system. Puppy Linux & Ubuntu are versions of linux that are available for free and they do anything that a windows computer does.You can download the software for free and burn it to a cd and run it on the computer to see if you like it without installing it. The process is easier than it sounds and if your old computer is useless anyway you won’t hurt anything trying.

If you need help with an old pc contact me. I’ll be glad to install linux for you for $50. You must live within 20 miles of zip code 30558.

5 Ways a Restuarant Can Use Facebook

By dawggeek, January 17, 2010 1:18 pm

With a facebook fan page you can connect your restaurant business with customers and new potential customers. Here are 5 ways to promote your  dining establishment on facebook. Use your imagination and figure out what works best for your local area.

  1. Post daily lunch specials (obvious one)
  2. Post a joke of the day.
  3. post quote of the day.
  4. Do an online trivia contest online for a time when many customers may be on facebook. Just post a question & let friends answer in the comment section. Offer a free lunch for winner.
  5. Post events on facebook. Example is local Bar / Grill showing a Pay Per View UFC fight or Boxing match.

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