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CMS or what?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:24:13 UT

Recently, I've had several conversations with clients on the benefits of moving their web sites to a web content management system or CMS. I currently use Wordpress for my web site, but I have also used Joomla, Drupal, Expression Engine, and Simple Updates. For a list and description of some popular CMS software go to CMS Critic, this by no means lists every system, but it does a good overview of many systems. I am a big fan of open-source CMS, but as long as you use one, it will be a good step in the right direction.

Tags: cms, content management system, IT

Spectrum Enterprises: 913 Lombard Street - $117,900

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:13:47 UT

3 bed, 1 bath for sale. www.Spectrum-Ent.net

Tags: Baltimore, house, real estate

Alexis Coates : Technology Business Startup Basics

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:37:00 UT

That's always a tough question for me to answer. I've always figured aspiring entrepreneurs needed to learn as much as they could about everything and anything that had to do with business in order for them really achieve.

That said, there are two main skills you need to cultivate and acquire to be a great business along with five others technologies you need to focus on to really give you a sense of what it's like to successfully run a business:

I. Website. There are many advantages to having a professionally designed website. Consider some of the points below:

1. Make a great first impression of your business to first-time visitors to your site

2. Reach a wider, global market

3. Increases credibility

4. Use as a promotional tool

5. Increase sales

II. Customer Relation Management System Database. Customer relationship management (CRM) is a broadly recognized, widely-implemented strategy for managing and nurturing a company’s interactions with customers and sales prospects. It involves using technology to organize, automate, and synchronize business processes—principally sales-related activities, but also those for marketing, customer service, and technical support. The overall goals are to find, attract, and win new customers, nurture and retain those the company already has, entice former customers back into the fold, and reduce the costs of marketing and customer service.

Tags: business, customer relation management (CRM), social networking, technology. IT

The Spectrum Challenge

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:07:04 UT

This month Spectrum new client/affiliates commission is $20,300. It is much more important for us to protect the integrity of our clients/affiliates investment than to pay a commission. Spectrum will do lease, show & qualify tenant. Just Refer 50%. Our goal is 0% vacancy for our clients/affiliates which guarantees cash flow and protection of the investment. Offer ends 3/31/10.

Tags: business, property management, real estate, spectrum enterprises

OTIS ROLLEY JOINS URBAN POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:33:54 UT

Urban Policy Development (UPD), a Baltimore based public sector management consulting firm, named Otis Rolley as Senior Manager with areas of concentration in planning and zoning, community and economic development, public administration and organizational development.

Prior to joining the UPD team, Rolley was the founding President and CEO of Central Maryland Transportation Alliance (CMTA), the region’s only sole-purpose transportation advocacy organization. Formed by a coalition of Greater Baltimore Area business, civic, environmental and philanthropic leaders, CMTA hired Rolley as its first president in 2007.

Tags: Baltimore, otis rolley, transportation, urban planning

The Liberty Road Business Association's Lunch and Learn: Feb. 23rd

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:51:33 UT

Dr. Daniel Stewart from Smile Savers is presenting "The Secrets of Organization and Improving Your Bottom Line" at the Randallstown Community Center on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. This presentation will be from 12 noon to 1 pm.

Tags: baltimore county, business, Randallstown

Media Internships Now Available in the DMV: Do you have what it takes?

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:49:34 UT

Writers, video reporters, radio talent, and production assistants now wanted to help cover the news for one of the most accomplished independent multi-media news sites in America – primarily covering Washington DC, Baltimore City, Prince George’s, Montgomery, and Baltimore counties.

Interns will be exposed to a litany of mass communication skills including the business of media, public speaking, interviewing techniques, videography, photography and writing.

Interns will meet some of the most exciting business, political, entertainment and community professionals in the area. Equally, interns will be encouraged to teach and groom future media professionals.

FMI, call BMORENEWS’ managing partner, Another Approach Enterprises, today at 202.756.4865 to schedule an interview.

Tags: multi-media internships and opportunities

Baltimore's Black Business Week: Minority Business Summit 2010 Speakers & Awardees Announced

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:50:39 UT

Do come out and support the Minority Business Summit.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Diversity Trailblazer Awards and Power Reception
6P-9P

Keynote Address
Dr. Randal Pinkett - Scholar, Author, Entrepreneur
Chairman and CEO, BCT Partners
Author of No-Money Down CEO and Campus CEO

Tags: black business

In Honor of Baltimore's Black Business Week: The Ray Haysbert Awards

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:09:03 UT

(BALTIMORE - January 19, 2010) - Come out and join BMORENEWS on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Frederick-Douglass Isaac Myers Maritime Museum as we pay homage to the Dean of Business, Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr.

We will be awarding area business owners for their accomplishments.

FMI, please call Phenomenal Events at 443.223.8759.

Tags: business

BMORENEWS.com: Business and Political Networking Since 2002

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:23:39 UT

The keynote for the evening was Don Fry, President of the Greater Baltimore Committee. Fry alluded to how Congressman Elijah Cummings and the late Delegate Howard “Pete” Rawlings taught him that it will take the private sector’s engagement in order for the minority business community “to really create wealth”.

Essentially, black businesses must build “strategic partnerships and alliances,” according to Fry.

SAVE THE DATE: BMORENEWS’ next event is The Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr. Awards on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 6 to 9 pm at the Douglass-Myers Museum (1417 Thames Street in Historic Fells Point). Stay-tuned to www.bmorenews.com for additional details.

Tags: business

Best Homes in Baltimore - Dominion Homes

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:57:18 UT

Highlandtown - Description: Large home is an end unit on the block with brand new siding. Gorgeous custom craftsmanship is evident in every room. Upgrades are abundant! - http://www.thedominiongroup.com/

Tags: homes

Keynote Address by Don Fry at BMORENEWS' Jan. 14th Power Marketing in the 21st Century & Networking

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:23:02 UT

Donald C. Fry is president and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC), the central Maryland region's most prominent organization of business and civic leaders. He has been the chief executive of the GBC since November 1, 2002. Since that time he has presented a new vision for the GBC that is taking shape in the form of bold initiatives designed to strengthen the area's business climate.

He has made advocacy for viable regional transportation a top GBC priority, launching a three-pronged initiative that includes lobbying at the state level, monitoring and evaluating new developments and proposals, and working on the federal level to insure that regional transportation plans are funded. The GBC has been instrumental in gaining funding to begin the planning and construction of the Red Line, an east-west rapid transit system from Woodlawn to Inner Harbor East, and expansion of the existing Metro Green Line north from Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.

Tags: advocacy, Baltimore, business, civic, delegate, MD

BMORENEWS' Power Marketing in the 21st Century & Networking to feature Kevin Cartwright

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:00:59 UT

A 20-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, Chief Cartwright has served with honor and distinction fulfilling many roles on his ascension to the management level of the department.

As the “face” of the Baltimore City Fire Department, Chief Cartwright is responsible for all external aspects of communication as well as facilitates the departments’ public, media, marketing and intergovernmental relations in addition to coordinating seasonal activities and publicity campaigns. Chief Cartwright serves as the agency’s Chief Spokesman and principal advisor to Fire Chief James S. Clack. His additional responsibilities include representing the Chief of Fire Department in his absence, conduct the Public Information Program at the scene of fires, other emergencies or disasters and provide information on agency activities; write and prepare publications, craft speeches, visual aids and exhibits.

Tags: business, media, public relations

BMORENEWS' Power Marketing in the 21st Century & Networking to feature Donnie Manuel

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:53:44 UT

Donnie Manuel has been in the newspaper business for quite some time. He started out with The Afro-American Newspapers in Baltimore as a sales rep and worked his way up to sales manager in a short period of time. He also wrote a sports column for the Afro. After spending about 10 years with the Afro, he came over to The Baltimore Times where he serves as the Director of Advertising.

Tags: advertising, business, marketing

BMORENEWS' Power Marketing in the 21st Century & Networking to feature Odessa Hopkins

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:25:42 UT

Odessa Hopkins brings almost 20 years of government contracting experience to her role as President and CEO of Another Approach Enterprises. Ms. Hopkins is well known in the Washington Metropolitan area as a passionate and outspoken small business advocate; helping small companies; particularly those owned by minorities and women, to flourish and develop to their fullest potential.

She may be best known as founder of the Annual Celebrating the Minority Business Dinner and Awards Gala, which brings small minority business owners to a venue where they can be celebrated by CEOs of larger companies, directors of Government agencies, State and local politicians, and community leaders. Through the Gala, minority business owners are exposed to procurement professionals and other gatekeepers of potential funding or contracting opportunities, and encouraged to build relationships which will greatly enhance their company’s future viability and long term sustainability.

Tags: business, marketing, procurement