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Take advantage of the articles in this section. They are here to help you in your Christian Web Hosting Business journey! Topics include setting up office to marketing strategies.

Regardless of how long you have been conducting business in this industry, we highly recommend that you take the time to review these articles. Where applicable information regarding registrations and filings are noted for the USA.

NOTE: The information listed in this section is for guideline purposes only. Please consult with your personal Attorney or CPA for information to obtain current legal and tax updates.

LEGAL	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Registering a Fictitious Business Name Where do you go? The following chart provides the requirements for fictitious name filing in all 50 states and territories. Registering Your Business Name Although setting up an online business is different to a conventional business, you should still follow the same steps you would in registering your business. Registering Your Business with the State You got a good business name and you found a great domain name by now. Now comes the first step to running an official business. You will need to register your business. Registering Your Business Name as a Trademark Registering your name as a trademark in your state can help prevent another business in the same state from using a name that's likely to be confused with your business name.	Online Payments The largest majority of your clients payments will be made online. You don't have to spend major bucks for a merchant account! How does a $49 ONE-TIME FEE sound? Record Keeping Not quite sure how to maintain your records? This section is a "must read!" Sales Tax on Internet Sales Collecting Sales Tax: Some Sites Have To, Some Don't
MARKETING & ADVERTISING	WEBSITE FORMS
Advertising Tips Not quite sure how to get your name "out there?" We list a few various techniques. Easy and reasonable! Customer Loyalty If you really want Customer loyalty, then be loyal to your Customers. Customer Relations People are also deluged with information and opportunities. The products and services of companies they select and build relationships with are those who treat them as reasonable, intelligent people and nothing short of that. Keywords You can have a website, but it's worthless unless people can find it! Service & Support Perspective Clients will e-mail a host a simple question and see what response you get, time wise and content wise. If they get a response instantly then it is good, if the response in a super technical language that you cannot understand then it is not so good. If you don't treat your Customers well, someone else will. Fact. Is 24/7 Service & Support Necessary? No. It is not a neccessity. Why Some Hosting Businesses Fail This section will provide you with various reasons as to why some hosting companies either fail or do not grow.	Forms In order to establish a professional web presence, I guarantee you, your Clients will look for certain elements/information on your website. Online Privacy Statements To maintain the professionalism and seriousness of your business, privacy statements are a MUST! Step by Step Guide for setting up your business We will show you what you need to do to get started. Web Designing Contract Examples Question 1: How many web designers are providing paid services without a contract? Question 2: How many web designers have not been paid for services provided?
MISCELLANEOUS
Domain Tips Try and make your domain name as close to your company name as is possible if your company name is already well established outside the Internet. Hosting Terms eCommerce Dictionary: Hosting Terms How To Stop Spammers When you write your email address Miscelleaneous Tips In the United States, federal laws require that commercial email messages contain a working "reply to" address, an "unsubscribe" link, and other features. If you are sending commercial email messages, it is your responsibility to understand and meet these requirements.	Online Store Mistakes Are you planning to set up an online store? If yes, then you must avoid the mistakes online stores make. Most of these mistakes are a result of ignorance; of a failure to recognize Internet as a different medium. Top 10 Hosting Resellers Mistakes The top 10 questions that hosting companies are asked Web Hosting Terms and Conditions

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