NEBS Canada Business Products is pleased to present a FREE 45 minute webinar on Wednesday, April 1st at 2:00 pm EST, where we will show you the key points on how to harness the power of search engine marketing to build traffic, brand awareness and sales. Part of NEBS dedication to providing excellent in Web Services, including Website Design, Web Hosting and E-commerce packages, NEBS is pleased to present a free Webinar to provide Canadian small business owners with tips, tools and insights on how to harness the power of Search Engine Marketing.   more »

Many small businesses rely on their ecommerce portal as an increasingly important way - and sometimes the only one - to conduct business. Website design, hosting and site management are important yet time consuming duties. Many small shops look to professionals for help with these processes. But one way small business owners can help buoy website traffic on their own is by identifying and implementing key search trends.   more »

NEBS Canada Business Products is pleased to present a FREE 45 minute webinar on April 1st at 2:00 pm EST, where we will show you the key points of why every business should invest in a Search Engine Marketing Campaign.   more »

Retailers are increasingly turning to the web - on ecommerce sites or social networks - to reach out to consumers and build brand loyalty. A new study shows that the web-based environment may be just the place to connect with Canadian consumers.   more »

Allocations to online merchandising tools and marketing are quickly surpassing the money spent on more traditional channels. Online tools that help customers virtually test products - like online demos, product selectors and buying guides - are growing in popularity and considered a "must-have" by some industry experts.   more »

Attracting clients to ecommerce sites and intriguing them with clever website design and relevant content are important for small businesses. But a new marketing study says that a welcome email for new subscribers may be "the single greatest opportunity to engage subscribers" and retain their interest in the longer-term.   more »

Consumers are increasingly thrifty when evaluating purchases these days and a number of small businesses are anxious to move inventory off shelves. One small business counselor is suggesting a few ways for small businesses to attract customers during times of low demand.   more »

A new study shows that small and medium-sized businesses are spending an increasingly significant portion of their marketing budget for online advertising. Borrell Associates research on the interactive spending habits of over 14 million small and medium-sized businesses revealed that last year over USD6.7 billion was allocated to online advertising.   more »

Many experts agree that an ongoing marketing effort during an economic downturn is a good strategy for small businesses to pursue. Keep your product and service at the front of a customer's mind and build a relationship that might make them return to you when the economy picks up, some marketing experts advise. But with budgets tight, many small businesses are seeking cost-effective ways to get their news out to customers.   more »

Some small businesses can do more to ensure the security of online shoppers' personal information when visiting a company website, says a new survey. But those small businesses that maintain a strong privacy policy may find they have an edge over competitors.   more »

Significant website traffic and ecommerce capabilities offer small businesses an important advantage when competing against larger companies with more resources. When setting up a website or establishing a web presence for an already existing business, remember that keywords in the domain name are critical to long-term success, says one tech-savvy blogger on Dot Weekly.   more »