When they say adding a CNAME with the destination "ghs.google.com" will point to google, what does that mean? Under what conditions would I want to great that CNAME?

CNAME is a pseudo-name for a static variable. It enhances portability and increases the compiling process.

I am involved in a niche local news website. I am considering submitting it to Google News. Is there any reason not to? Anyone have any experiences that they want to share?

p.s. The news is updated with about 20 articles weekly.
cyberdroid: news.google.com – yes, they are.

I think Google is a search engine, to get top positions business have to pay a lot of money, they are not into the news business..☺

I am looking for some help. I already have the equipment for the business, I can do every type of welding, along with any type of fabrication. I have been working in the welding feild for over 10 years.

So, I have the expreiance and I have the drive it takes to work towards growing a small business. My question is how can I get steady business coming in? I don't have alot of money, so i can't really advertise all that much, I tried getting the word out (word of mouth), by making things for friends and other small businesses, but it never gave me steady business.

So again, heres my questions,
How can I go about getting a steady flow of customers?
How can I grow this business into something more than just a garage business, with out taking tens of thousands of dollars out for a business loan?
Are there any websites out there that could also help me with these question?

Hi there, i have found a website with detailed info on starting a small business. I hope u find it usefull

http://smallbiz.co.nr

The local Google search engine searches for pages only from that particular nation / region. The global Google searches engine searches for web pages from all over the world.

Proof positive that strategies taught by Dan Hollings not only help local small business owners achieve top Google and search engine rankings but also increase customers and revenue. Simple steps to get your local business phone ringing while bridging the gap between online, offline and mobile.

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Go to Google Maps: http://maps.google.com |
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Use Google Maps to explore businesses in your neighborhood and get their contact info, hour and prices, reviews and more.

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It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK – lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born.

Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov – these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.

Even if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants — all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same – hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.

Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html

"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."

Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT – Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program

Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs

For private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.

http://www.cfda.gov
http://www.grants.gov
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org
http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants.htm
http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html

no not google search
google local where you can focus in on peoples houses from sattelite

My friend told me to type in my name and the word 'needs' then do a search on google it some up with some hilarious things.

I tried a few names Gary needs… Andy needs… give it a try its a hoot

I teach small business owners how to market websites and would like to know what a fair price is for a one day seminar (6-8 hours) about online marketing.

Thanks for your feedback.

You will get faster and more accurate responses by simply searching the web and looking for websites of your competitors. Then you can find the going rate for your type of seminar.

do i have to pay anything to Add my name on google business center

No, I did it for my company already and it was FREE for a basic add. Don't get any add-ons.