WSJ - Our Turbulent Economy

Read either the article about the Economic Stimulus Bill:
http://www.wsjclassroom.com/archive/08mar/08mar_additional_congress_approves.pdf

or the article on rate cuts and recession fears
http://www.wsjclassroom.com/archive/08mar/08mar_additional_fed_rate.pdf

Then, post a comment referencing the article you read and your opinion on teh ideas presented. Make sure to sign your posting.
~Ms. Hall
Worth - 1 free HW
Due - Midnight Tuesday, March 4, 2008.

Demo for Class

Now that you have been exposed to blogs, develop some posts that relate to your practice.
Assignment:
1) Find one blog that relates to your work.
2) Post the link.
3) Write 1-2 sentences as to why you like this blog.

Blogging your Business

Due date: Tuesday. February 5, midnight.

Blogging is becoming and increasingly popular way to spread the news about your business. Word on the internet travels fast. Well written, well maintained blogs will halp you serucre your customr base and attract new customers. The blog is a forum for communication. Here, you can gather suggestions from potential clients and learn how to read the needs of yoru market.

Click on the links to read the article:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2008/february/188886.html

Then, post a short comment in this blog to:

1) Lists three to five names for your blog.
2) Links two blog sites that relate to your product and can proivde a good place for you to both comment.

~Ms. Hall

Defining your business goals

Click on the plink below for an article that discusses how to define business objectives. by the end of today's class, you must post a statement for the following:
Your business, your business goal, your business objectives.
Please sign your post.
~Ms. Hall

http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/EC/EC-727.pdf.

Logo Design

No comments necessary in this blog, but feel free to post to let me know you were here (participation always helps). Check out the links below for logo design ideas.

Website that guides you through logo design. Free to look at, but don't commit to anything that asks for money. http://www.logoyes.com/

Blog on logo design. http://www.logodesign.com/logo_design/

~Ms. Hall

Black Friday/Cyber Monday

Watch or read a news story on either Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Post a 2-3 sentence summary of the news piece.Then, cite the source of the news.

Enjoy!

Industry Reviews

This link opens to an industry list. Select an industry that interests you and in which you might start your won small business. *Click on the title of this blog, "Industry Reviews" to access the link!

1) Read an industry kit of personal interest.
2) Post a message that states:

• The Industry
• Two things you learned from the reading
• Whether you see yourself owning a business in this industry; why/why not

Complete post by Monday at 8 PM