Small businesses today need to be agile as well as frugal in order to survive today's economic challenges. A large number of small businesses have already taken the plunge and built a web site to market their products and services. However, many have not focused clearly on the advantages of marketing that web site. Costs for web development have come down considerably from 3-4 years ago. Many businesses are finding more advertising value in letting go of "Phone Book" ads and printed mailings and putting that money into further development of their web sites. This is a wise move for most small businesses, as the initial construction of a site is the usually the biggest cost - and once that's done, maintenance is quite inexpensive (or FREE, in the case of using a content management system for your site). 2009 is shaping up to be "The Year of The CMS", as it has become the web site of choice for small businesses looking to cut maintenance costs. We have seen a dramatic turn toward CMS's (Content Management Systems) since last fall, and continue to develop these user-friendly alternatives for those companies that wish to do their own web site updating. Because we have been working with these systems for several years already, we have a distinct advantage over Web Development firms that are just starting to offer this service. Give us a call today to find out how a CMS can help your business cut costs and increase your web site's effectiveness and usability! ...read more

Dear Tri-City Business Owner, We would like to introduce ourselves. We are www.tricitylocal.com. On the website, Tri-City residents will be able to find just about anything that they are looking for in one easy to access location. Visitors have 24-hour access to hundreds of products and services from local area businesses, upcoming local events, school happenings, shopping, money saving coupons, classifieds, real estate listings, and much more. Our goal is to promote interaction between Tri-City residents and businesses serving the area in order to build and maintain a strong local economy. As a get acquainted offer, we are offering an extremely great benefit. You will receive a 50% DISCOUNT on our premium business directory listing. Usually $360 a year, you will pay only $180 for a full year as a Get Acquainted Discount, AND we guarantee you that price next year as well should you choose to renew (and we know you will), giving you a $360 savings. (Offer valid for new signups only. Expires: July 31, 2007) This works out to $15 A MONTH and will enhance our current marketing efforts to establish our on-line presence. With the premium ad listing you will receive: Your business listed in up to 5 different categories, up to 3 business photos or graphics, a detailed business description, all of your contact information, links to your email and website address (if you do not have a website, we can build one for you - just ask us about it), a ROS banner ad that will rotate on the top and bottom of all pages on the website, 12 printable coupon listings you can post throughout the year on the site, and a one-time advertorial of your business in the “Business Watch” section. You will have total control at all times to update your information when you need to do so. Unlike your Yellow Pages ad, you can change your ad with us at any time, all year long. Register and log on today and click on “Business Directory” in your User Control Panel to list your business, call us at 989-414-4786 to set up a convenient appointment, email us your information, or if you do not have the time or are not familiar with computers you may mail us your business card, and/or copies of your current advertisements and we will take care of it for you. It’s time to join the Tri-City Local on-line community. Are you in? Best Regards, Barbara A. Casper, Owner www.tricitylocal.com Email Address: info@tricitylocal.com Brought to you by Bay Imaging and Technology Services, LLC ...read more