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264,000 Internet users will get bumped off-line on Monday. Are you one of them?
It’s estimated that over 1/4 of a million internet users are currently infected with a virus called The “DNS Changer”. This number is down from over half a million users at the height of this infection. The virus redirects infected users to websites setup by the hackers in order to earn affiliate traffic and referral fees to the tune of about $14 Million dollars.
In November the FBI charged 7 men with the creation and execution of this DNS Changer virus and seized over 100 servers that were handling the “rerouting” of these infected users.
Read MoreExport University 101 at AB Tech Community College Enka-Candler Campus
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Enka Site, Haynes Conference Center, Room 127
1465 Sand Hill Road
Candler NC 28715
June 7, 2012 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
REGISTRATION fee is $65. Fee includes lunch, an electronic copy of ”The Basic Guide to Exporting”, and all training materials.
A one day workshop on export sales, finance, and logistics solutions. Learn how to compete globally!
In this economy you cannot leave any stone unturned. Act now to learn the export basics or brush up on key export topics.
At this event, you will:
- Learn export sales techniques
- Learn the basics of the Letter of Credit and other international methods of payment.
- Learn about pricing strategies and how to offer financing to your foreign buyers to increase sales
- Learn about the role of the freight forwarder.
- Learn how export credit insurance can be used to decrease risk, reduce transaction cost and increase sales.
- Hear from experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration, and N.C. Department of Commerce. Learn about government services and how to use the services to increase sales.
- Network and learn from members of the NC District Export Council, business executives who have extensive export experience.
Who Should Attend?
- Companies that are currently exporting but need guidance to further expand overseas markets and sales.
- Companies that are new to exporting and need the tools to begin and avoid costly mistakes.
How to register:
In this economy you cannot leave any stone unturned. Act now to learn the export basics or brush up on key export topics.
At this event, you will:
- Learn export sales techniques
- Learn the basics of the Letter of Credit and other international methods of payment.
- Learn about pricing strategies and how to offer financing to your foreign buyers to increase sales
- Learn about the role of the freight forwarder.
- Learn how export credit insurance can be used to decrease risk, reduce transaction cost and increase sales.
- Hear from experts from the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration, and N.C. Department of Commerce. Learn about government services and how to use the services to increase sales.
- Network and learn from members of the NC District Export Council, business executives who have extensive export experience.
Asheville AB Tech Small Business Jump Start Day on April 26th at the Enka-Candler Campus
Source Content: http://www1.abtech.edu/jump-start
This event is for vendors who have a product or service that can assist current and potential small businesses and space is limited based on the product/service being offered. Potential vendors should contact Jill Sparks at 828.398.7949 or jsparks@abtech.edu for more information.The Small Business Jump Start Day is an annual event in which current and potential business owners can learn more about the many resources available to small businesses in our community.
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FREE Event – No Registration Required
April 26, 2012, 4 – 6:30 p.m.
2nd Floor Conference Room
Haynes Center, A-B Tech Enka Site
This innovative and exciting program will allow current and potential business owners to gain valuable information such as how to:
- Advertise your product/service
- Obtain a business loan
- Write a business plan
- Identify your target customers
- Get a business license
- Meet legal requirements (if any)
- Find a space to rent
- Get advice when you need it
- Do business with the city
- Manage accounting and taxes
- Secure appropriate insurance coverage
Circulate from table to table, pick up brochures, ask questions and spend as much time as you like. This event is free and open to the public. Please note the Small Business Center reserves the right to limit and/or decline vendors.
Generously sponsored by:
For more information, contact Jill Sparks, Executive Director, Small Business Center and Business Incubation, jsparks@abtech.edu or 828.398.7949.
Getting to know your Google Analytics
Today was a very digitally productive day here at the office. I was scanning through the monthly Google Analytic reports that I send out to my clients and I realized that I still didn’t have a solid video that explains the Google Analytic reports. I’ve created numerous blog posts about this but most people tend to click on the link and then immediately get turned off by the fact that they need to read the explanations. So, I decided it was time to create a breakdown video of the typical Google Analytic Report.
Google has recently released their new and improved analytic interface which I’ll create a video on later in the month. For now, enjoy the video and happy Googling.
Make sure to open this video in full screen or else you’ll never be able to see the text on the report. Click the enlarge button in the bottom right of the player window.
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